Design and Technology Teaching Assistant - Lincoln Community School

Lincoln Community School is seeking to appoint a design and technology teaching assistant whose duties will include: preparing, setting up, and checking equipment. The assistant will also be required to assist with teaching and learning. 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a  design and technology teaching assistant, your tasks would include: preparing, setting up,  and checking equipment. You will also be required to support teachers and students during lessons.

Duties and  Responsibilities

• Assist design teachers in organizing, preparing, and sorting materials before, during, and after classes.

• Apply and reinforce safety guidelines with all users of the design area
• Support students in the creation of their products
• Support students coding with “SCRATCH” for LEGO robotics
• Support students and troubleshoot with the use of 3D printers and Glowforge Laser cutter
• Support students when using tools and materials in the design wood workshop
• Assist design teachers in maintaining an inventory of materials and tools
• Keep inventory of materials and ensure stock is replenished.
• Other tasks as assigned

Quali?cations

•  Degree in technology and other relevant ?elds, such as Robotics, Computer Design, and Carpentry.

Experience and  Skills

• Well-equipped with technical design and practical skills such as working with wood and electrical tools.
• Demonstrated experience in making prototypes /models.
• Ability to learn new things quickly.
• Demonstrable interest and experience in researching technology and methods, technological cultures, and experiments.
• Develop advanced skills, knowledge, and understanding of LEGO robotics.
• Ability to work with from 12 to 16 years old.

LCS Believes:

That each employee makes a signi?cant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, quali?cations, and job scope, but not limit the employee or LCS to only the work identi?ed.

It is the expectation of the school that each employee will o?er his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.