Makerspace Instructor - Part Time
- Employer
- City Colleges of Chicago
- Location
- Daley College
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, English As A Second Language
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is made up of seven colleges, the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest nationally. We provide more than 80,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education. CCC supports students in meeting their goals – whether that is pursuit of a credential to head into or advance in the workforce, an associate degree with the intention to transfer to a four-year college, free GED or ESL courses, or continuing education. CCC seeks candidates committed to our students’ success and offers a unique opportunity for faculty and staff to have a lasting impact in our students’ lives.
Primary Objective: Consider joining Daley College Continuing Education Department as a Part-Time Makerspace Instructor. Daley College's Continuing Education Department has an exciting opportunity for an engaging, energetic and patient instructor to teach makerspace skill-building to children and high school students. The Makerspace Instructor will develop and implement an appropriate and engaging curriculum by taking into consideration the unique abilities and interests of participants, helping to inspire the next generation of makers and innovators.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop makerspace curriculum (or use an existing quality curriculum) and weekly lesson plans that utilize a variety of makerspace tools and practices (including 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, etc.).
- Ability to teach using different methods and teaching styles, ensuring that participants are fully engaged.
- Inspire, motivate and foster confidence in all students.
- Discuss and demonstrate the relevance of makerspace skills in other areas of life, higher education and career options.
- Connect activities to the science, technology, engineering, arts and math fields.
- Adhere to City Colleges of Chicago code of ethics, board rules and policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in education and/or technology.
- One year teaching and/or training experience in appropriate discipline preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of students and staff.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.
Job: Other
Primary Location: Daley College
Job Posting: Aug 14, 2019, 10:04:12 AM
Organization
The City Colleges of Chicago is a network of seven Colleges. Through our seven colleges, we deliver exceptional learning opportunities and educational services for diverse student populations in 
Chicago. We enhance knowledge, understanding, skills, collaboration, community service and life-long learning by providing a broad range of quality, affordable courses, programs, and services to prepare students for success in a technologically advanced and increasingly interdependent global society. We work to eliminate barriers to employment and to address and overcome inequality of access and graduation in higher education.
For information about City Colleges of Chicago's Reinvention initiative, click here.
Our Vision is to transform the City Colleges of Chicago into a world-class institution. We do that by ensuring student success. It is the centerpiece of our Reinvention effort. What we mean by student success is making sure our students are prepared to move into higher education and that they have the skills for jobs in the 21st Century. We believe there is no other institution better positioned to become an economic engine for the City of Chicago.
We have a proud history of providing life-changing opportunities and education to residents of Chicago’s most underserved communities. However, far too many students are not meeting their goals today. And that’s why we’ve launched this ambitious plan to reinvent the City Colleges.
Our work and our vision will not be complete until we make sure every one of our students leaves with the tools they need to achieve their goals. Success is going to look different for each student. In the end, we envision an institution which will do four things very well:
- Increase the number of students earning college credentials of economic value
- Increase the rate of transfer to Bachelor’s degree programs following CCC graduation
- Drastically improve outcomes for students needing remediation
- Increase number and share of ABE/GED/ESL students who advance to and succeed in college-level courses
Accomplishing these goals will benefit not only our students, but also our faculty and staff, four-year colleges, Chicago area employers, the Chicago Public Schools and communities...and help transform us into a world-class institution.
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