About this role
Reports to: Dean of the Institute Compensation: €1,300 – €1,500 monthly gross Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 | On-site (Chalandri, Athens, Greece)
Overview ACS Athens, a student-centered international school embracing American educational philosophy, principles, and values, is seeking to recruit an Innovation Lab Technician. This role involves providing hands-on technical support for student projects across all school levels, guiding students in prototyping and problem-solving to bring their ideas to fruition. Key Responsibilities
• Provide Technical Guidance: Assist students engaged in innovation and entrepreneurship projects, offering support in prototyping, fabrication, and digital design, including 3D printing, laser cutting, and robotics.
• Manage Innovation Lab Resources: Oversee the maintenance and organization of lab equipment, tools, and software, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
• Support Coding and Electronics Projects: Guide students in coding, electronics, and engineering concepts pertinent to their projects.
• Foster Student-Centered Learning: Encourage inquiry-based instruction and support students in developing their technical skills through hands-on experiences.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work with faculty members to integrate innovation lab activities into various subject areas, promoting interdisciplinary learning.
• Stay Current with Emerging Technologies: Continuously update knowledge of makerspaces, digital fabrication tools, and prototyping technologies to enhance the lab's offerings.
• Promote Innovation and Creativity: Cultivate an environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving among students.
• Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the administration.
Qualifications & Requirements
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, industrial design, or a related technical field.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with makerspaces, digital fabrication tools, and prototyping technologies; proficiency in 3D modeling, coding (e.g., Python, Arduino), and robotics.
• Mentorship Skills: Ability to mentor and guide students of varying ages in developing their technical skills.
• Organizational Abilities: Strong organizational and communication skills, coupled with a collaborative mindset.
• International Experience: Experience in an international or multicultural school setting is a plus.
• Commitment to Student Development: Demonstrated dedication to fostering innovation, creativity, and problem-solving within an educational setting.
• Child Safeguarding: Commitment to the safeguarding and protection of children.
Why Join ACS Athens? At ACS Athens, you become part of an international community committed to excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. You are supported through meaningful professional development, diverse learning opportunities, and a culture of cooperation, belonging, and trust, while contributing your talents and expertise to a shared purpose: empowering learners to become architects of their own learning, thrive as conscious global citizens, and improve life and living on the planet.