INTERNAL ONLY - Ignite Maker Mobile Lab Learning Facilitator

Durango School District is accepting applications from CURRENT DURANGO SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ONLY, for Ignite Maker Mobile Lab Learning Facilitators to work all or a portion of the schedule below.

Schedule & Logistics

• Employment Dates: June 8th, 2026 – August 14th, 2026.
• Week of June 8th: Planning
• June 15-August 14th: Delivery of STEAM Experiences
• Weekly Hours:
• Monday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

NOTE:  THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT DURANGO SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ONLY.  Must hold a valid Colorado Teaching License. 

Job Description: Ignite Maker Mobile Lab Learning Facilitator

Role Overview: The Ignite Maker Mobile Lab Learning Facilitator is a high-energy, licensed educator responsible for bringing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) to life. You will pilot our mobile lab to various community sites, delivering hands-on, multi-age lessons that spark curiosity and innovation. This role requires a blend of technical "maker" savvy and the ability to lead a diverse, mobile classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Design & Delivery: Create and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate STEAM lessons for diverse groups of students (K–12).
• Mobile Lab Operations: Oversee the daily setup and breakdown of the mobile lab environment at various community locations.
• Student Supervision: Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment. Set clear behavioral expectations and manage group dynamics effectively on the bus and at outdoor sites.
• Community Engagement: Act as a brand ambassador for the program, providing resources and guidance to students and their families.
• Resource Management: Maintain an organized inventory of high-tech and "low-tech" maker materials, ensuring equipment is ready for use.
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Proficiencies & Tools

• Digital Tools: LEGO Essentials/Spike Prime, VR technology, 3D printing (TinkerCAD/Slicing software).
• Unplugged STEAM: Facilitating "low-tech" engineering and computational thinking activities, including:
• Logic & Algorithms: Teaching coding concepts through physical games and manual sequence building.
• Rapid Prototyping: Utilizing recycled materials and cardboard construction to solve engineering challenges.
• Kinesthetic Learning: Designing activities that move students through the scientific method without a screen.
• Electronics: Circuitry kits (Makey Makey, LittleBits) or microcontrollers.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Must hold a valid Colorado Teaching License (in good standing).
• Instructional Skill: Demonstrated experience in classroom management and facilitating student-led inquiry.
• Passion for STEAM: A genuine "maker" mindset—you love to build, break, and fix things.
• Adaptability: Ability to think on your feet, especially when technology decides to be "difficult" in the field.

Reporting: This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

Compensation:  Hourly: $37.50

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.