Makery & Design in Bengaluru (Job Vacancy)

Company Description

Ekya Schools is a chain of progressive K-12 schools offering Kindergarten & Montessori and Grades 1-12 affiliated to CBSE, ICSE and Cambridge IGCSE. Our in-house curriculum provides a rich learning journey designed to challenge, engage, and excite students. Drawing on the legacy of the CMR Group of Institutions and the innovative, immersive methods of school systems around the world, Ekya Schools aims to teach children not just what to learn, but how to learn. We believe in creating lifelong learners with the means to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing world.

Building Makerspace Program:

• Work with external and internal experts to organize and execute workshops, classes, competitions and talks at the Makery.
• Keep the space open after school hours and encourage students to engage at the space.
• Promote and create excitement about the Makery in the school.
• Help design an inter-house competition

Facilitation and curriculum:

• Create and implement the curriculum for an hour long weekly Makery session for Grade 6-12.
• Instruct and aid students and teachers in the safe use of makerspace equipment and software; provide both one-to-one assistance and facilitates group workshops
• Mentors student projects and encourages collaboration
• Participate in school events as required.
• Maintain records, artworks and portfolios of students. Documenting evidence of the learning that has been acquired and maintaining portfolios of lessons along the year.

Space Management:

• Manage makerspace inventory, purchases and transactions.
• Manage and maintains all machines and equipment, troubleshooting and performing simple repairs as applicable.
• Clean, organize and maintain the physical space and tools.
• Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection

Additional role:

• Organize teacher workshops
• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community
• Operationalize Makerspaces, Social Science Lab, Artefact Center, Reading Nooks, Math Lab, Ekya Mirror, Visual Art Center by creating - set-up manuals, user manuals, maintenance guidelines by working with the appropriate expert.
• Develop organizational manuals for standard processes pertaining to how spaces should be used and designed.
• Develop classroom seating plans and help teachers create study corners.
• Design work from the Head Office
• Create 3D art pieces for display on campus.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of experience with (As many as possible): 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling (Solid works, Rhino, Adobe, AutoCAD), Coding, Electronics and circuitry, Robotics, Arduino, Raspberry pi, Laser cutting, Rapid Prototyping, 3D printing, CNC manufacturing, Woodworking, Metalworking, Machining, Welding, Hand tools and Power tools.
• Enthusiastic facilitator with good communication skills
• Independent workers who have the ability to multitask and handle deadlines.
• Photography, Videography and Graphic Design skills

Interested candidates can drop their resume on deepa.d@cmr.edu.in