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About Banner Prep Banner Prep is an alternative school located in Milwaukee, WI. META24 - which is utilized at Banner Prep -- is an innovative, therapeutic, project-based learning program focused on helping students grow through creativity, entrepreneurship, technology, and hands-on learning. Through the META24 model, students engage in real-world projects, workforce development, and specialized learning labs designed to support students who may not thrive in traditional school settings. We are seeking a passionate Lab Facilitator who is a practitioner first — industry professionals, creatives, makers, entrepreneurs, or skilled tradespeople who can mentor and teach students through hands-on experiences. Position Summary Banner Prep is seeking a creative, innovative, and student-centered Makerspace Teacher to lead our Makerspace Lab within the META24 program. This is not a traditional classroom teaching position. The Makerspace Teacher creates an engaging environment where students learn by designing, building, prototyping, experimenting, and solving real-world problems. Students work with tools, materials, technology, and fabrication processes while developing technical, entrepreneurial, and workforce skills. META24 Lab Facilitators are practitioner-first educators. We are seeking makers, designers, technologists, entrepreneurs, engineers, fabricators, skilled tradespeople, artists, and industry professionals who have both expertise in their craft and a passion for mentoring young people. Facilitators teach across the five META24 mastery domains: Machine Mastery Software Mastery Core Mastery Skill Mastery Workforce Mastery Using METTIE and other META24 technologies, facilitators guide student learning, document growth, track competencies, and connect student work to real-world opportunities. Responsibilities Lead hands-on, project-based learning experiences within the Makerspace Lab. Teach technical, workforce, and entrepreneurial skills through authentic projects. Mentor and support students through real-world learning experiences and career exploration. Guide students through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and presentation processes. Support entrepreneurship, portfolio development, and venture-based learning. Foster creativity, innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. Maintain safe, organized, and productive lab environments. Ensure proper use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and materials. Collaborate with staff, mentors, families, and community partners. Utilize METTIE and META24 systems to document student progress and project outcomes. Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school initiatives. Qualifications Required Professional experience, credentials, certifications, or demonstrated expertise in a related field, trade, technology, engineering, fabrication, entrepreneurship, design, skilled craft, or creative discipline. Experience working with youth or adult learners. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Comfortable using technology and AI-supported learning tools. Safety-first mindset around equipment, tools, and lab operations. Practitioner-first, educator-second mentality. Patient, energetic, adaptable, and mission-driven. Comfortable receiving feedback and maintaining high standards of professionalism and student support. Preferred Experience in makerspaces, STEM programs, fabrication labs, industrial arts, robotics, engineering, woodworking, entrepreneurship, or project-based learning environments. Experience working in alternative education or therapeutic school settings.

Experience with technologies such as:

3D Printing Laser Cutting Robotics CAD Software Electronics Woodworking Digital Fabrication Tools Additional Information Teaching license not required. Candidates with significant industry, technical, maker, fabrication, engineering, entrepreneurship, design, or skilled trades experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Banner Prep is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and students. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering a culture of respect, belonging, growth, and opportunity. If you are passionate about making, building, innovating, and helping students discover their strengths through hands-on learning, we encourage you to apply.

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person