Branksome Hall
Branksome Hall, a leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls challenges and inspires students to love learning and shape a better world. Through the unique combination of wellbeing, outstanding academics and international mindedness, Branksome Hall students and employees become impactful leaders who give back to their communities. With our values of Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity and Making a Difference as a foundation, Branksome Hall offers a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills.
The Opportunity:
Entrepreneurship, creativity and collaboration enable innovation at Branksome Hall. With dedicated space, time and program, students and employees are empowered to engage in our innovation agenda, take risks and develop an innovation mindset. Providing state-of-the-art spaces for students, employees and members of the Branksome Hall community to innovate within is one of the many ways we are working to move our agenda forward.
We are seeking an Innovation Lab Technician & Facilitator (ILTF) in our Senior and Middle School. A key member of the team, the ILTF will maintain the STEAM Studio, Innovation hubs and related equipment, fabrication machines, tools and supply of materials and coordinate with vendors as needed. The ILTF will be responsible for supporting Design teachers and students with the fulfillment of fabrication requirements (3D printing, Laser cutting, textile art) needed in the curriculum. In addition to the fabrication support provided to educators, the ILTF will also be working on projects that showcase innovative uses of tools and materials, including but not limited to robotics, Arduino microcontrollers, and CNC routers will be a necessary requirement.
Reporting to the Curricular Innovation Technology Coordinator (CITC), the successful candidate will assist in the development and delivery of curricular and co-curricular programs. This includes developing content to educate on the use of equipment and technologies and associated software, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and vinyl cutters, as well as delivering workshops alongside teachers to support and enhance curricular content.
The successful candidate will also assist the CITC in building capacity in our faculty, develop and facilitate maker workshops and research technologies and their potential applications in student projects, such as robotics, augmented reality, motion capture and projection mapping. In the interest of supporting students, the Technologist will facilitate co-curricular clubs in the areas of design, tool use and tool safety.
In a community where social-emotional learning and diversity, equity and inclusion are key priorities, the successful candidate demonstrates creativity, strong communication skills and the ability to build a caring rapport with students and colleagues.
This is a full-time position throughout the academic year.
Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate will have post-secondary training in New Media, Engineering, Technology or Software or another relative program of study with a minimum of 3 years of related experience with various technologies. Experience having worked with youth and developing innovative programs or in a school setting would be considered an asset. Your technological knowledge and expertise includes working in Education Makerspaces as well as using and teaching Laser Cutting, 3D printing, Adobe Illustrator, TinkerCad, OnShape, or Autodesk / Fusion 360.
With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you are adept at building relationships with a range of stakeholders including students, faculty and external third-party partners. You have exceptional time management, and organizational skills. You are comfortable working independently and as a member of a team. The successful candidate is also passionate about girls’ education while leveraging technology in an effort to spark curiosity and innovation. You enjoy being part of a community, value inclusiveness and have a growth mindset.
Why Join Branksome Hall?
With a strong sense of community and inclusiveness, Branksome Hall offers a competitive compensation and benefits package along with opportunities for professional development, collaboration with committed and inspiring colleagues and access to innovative resources.
Target Hiring Range: $59,600 – $74,500 per annum (salary is pro-rated based on the academic year)
How to Apply:
If you would like to join a leading educational institution and dynamic team, please click apply to submit your resume and cover letter by August 16, 2023. The posting will remain active until the position is filled.
Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:
Branksome Hall – Human Resources
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 1N4
Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about working at Branksome Hall, please visit www.thinkerswanted.ca or visit our website at www.branksome.on.ca.
