Title

Maker Space Outreach Educator

Department Summary

The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE) offers unique STEM outreach opportunities to local students and teachers. Programs include experiences at BSU for hands-on STEM activities, traveling field trips, virtual STEM experiences, Science Academy classes during winter and summer breaks from school, and community STEM programs., and professional development for teaching STEM. These programs allow students and teachers to work as scientists and are designed to inspire participants about science while providing them with the foundations necessary for further scientific exploration and teaching.

Position Summary

The Maker Space Outreach Educator will facilitate engaging, hands-on curriculum for modules in CASE outreach programs for middle and high school students. Educators will lead sessions on STEM topics, including collaborative activities and interactive technology experiences in a makerspace setting. They will manage classroom dynamics and work closely with BSU student instructors who will assist in delivering instruction. The Maker Space Outreach Educator may work with CASE and Maker Space administrators and faculty to refine, align, and test curriculum for use in CASE outreach programs.

Work is based on outreach demand. Typical shifts are approximately 5 hours on days with scheduled visits. There is no fixed schedule - shifts vary based on school requests.

Position Type

Temporary

Essential Duties

Duties may include: assist with instruction and equipment demonstration for elementary, middle, and high school students participating in CityLab/Watershed Access Lab programs; administrative support for outreach programs offered through CityLab and the Watershed Access Lab; assist in preparation of materials/chemicals for use in CityLab/Watershed Access Lab programs; assist with setup, breakdown and cleanup of materials for CityLab/Watershed Access Lab programs; assist in classroom management.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience instructing middle or high school students
• Strong understanding of STEM topics relevant to makerspace education
• Experience developing instructional materials, including protocols, presentations, and hands-on assessments
• Proficiency with MS Office programs
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Reliability and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming in Java, Python, or C++ - This is not a mandatory requirement, but highly desirable as it supports smoother module instruction and allows for troubleshooting student programming challenges
• Prior experience with Arduino, Arduino IDE, and breadboard prototyping. These can be taught quickly if candidates do not yet possess these skills

Work Environment

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate (Non-Exempt)

$35.00 to $38.50 per hour

Posting Number

T02294P

Open Date

08/12/2025

Close Date

09/30/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position: *a minimum of one (1) employment history entry.PDN-9f9f0b8e-4181-438f-b7a9-864f7eeb9be6