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Makerspace Teacher (META24 Lab Facilitator)
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HTD Day
Melrose Park, IL (In Person)
$52,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Makerspace Teacher (META24 Lab Facilitator) HTD Day Melrose Park, IL Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $60,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Career development plan Vision insurance Professional development assistance Qualifications School experience Teamwork Laboratory safety Equipment safety procedures Youth programs teaching experience Collaboration AI tools proficiency Employee relationship building Teaching experience with teenagers Student support Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques) Adult education Working with youth Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description About HTD Day School HTD Day School is a therapeutic day school serving students with diverse learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs. We provide a supportive, individualized educational environment where students build academic, social-emotional, workforce, and life skills that prepare them for long-term success. HTD Day School utilizes the META24 learning model, an innovative therapeutic and project-based framework that combines hands-on learning, technology, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and real-world experiences. Through specialized learning labs, students engage in meaningful projects that build confidence, develop practical skills, and create pathways toward future employment, education, and independent living. Position Summary HTD Day School 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.