Dwight School
Design Lab Coordinator
Dwight School - New York, New York, us, 10261
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Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child, Dwight is an inclusive school that aims to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each student. At the same time, Dwight challenges every student to develop intellectual independence, respect for diversity and belonging, and to become innovators and thought leaders.
Known for its low student-teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,100 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision. As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross-campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation’s generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community.
At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming — a place in which everyone can thrive — and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds. At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth.
We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination.
Position: Spark Lab Coordinator
Location: Dwight School New York
Start Date: August 2025
About Us:
At Dwight, we are committed to nurturing creative, critical, and future-ready thinkers. Our Spark Labs are vibrant hubs, where students bring their ideas to life through digital fabrication, hands-on prototyping, and entrepreneurial innovation. We’re looking for a Spark Lab Coordinator who shares our passion for making, tinkering, and digital creativity—and who is ready to empower students as designers, inventors, entrepreneurs and and problem-solvers.
Position Summary:
The Spark Lab Coordinator will:
Oversee the daily operations and flow of the Middle and Upper School Spark Labs, including managing tools, equipment, and digital fabrication resources (e.g., laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, CNC machines).
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment to ensure a safe, efficient, and inspiring lab environment.
Support students in developing and refining design projects, providing technical guidance and creative mentoring throughout the design cycle.
Design and facilitate microcourses and workshops focused on AI, emerging tech tools, and digital fabrication processes.
Collaborate with design faculty to integrate the labs into broader curriculum goals and project-based learning initiatives.
Cultivate a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and safety in the lab space.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain digital fabrication equipment; troubleshoot and perform light repairs.
Coordinate inventory of materials and supplies.
Guide students in project development, ensuring proper use of tools and fostering design thinking.
Develop and deliver engaging microcourses on AI, coding, and digital fabrication technologies for middle and high school students.
Collaborate with faculty to align Spark Lab activities with curriculum and school-wide design challenges.
Maintain a safe, inclusive, and organized workspace for all users.
Qualifications:
Experience with digital fabrication tools (e.g., laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC, vinyl cutters) and design software (e.g., Adobe Suite, CAD, Fusion 360, Tinkercad).
Basic troubleshooting and repair skills for digital fabrication machines.
Enthusiasm for working with middle and high school students, with a talent for mentoring and empowering young designers.
Knowledge of emerging tech trends, including AI and coding.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Experience in education, makerspaces, or design studios is a plus.
Preferred:
Degree or certification in design, engineering, tech education, or a related field.
Experience with microcontroller platforms (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi) and coding (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
Familiarity with safety protocols and procedures for a fabrication lab environment.
Compensation commensurate upon experience: $70,000-$120,000/per year
We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know.
Dwight School’s goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.
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Known for its low student-teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,100 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision. As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross-campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation’s generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community.
At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming — a place in which everyone can thrive — and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds. At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth.
We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination.
Position: Spark Lab Coordinator
Location: Dwight School New York
Start Date: August 2025
About Us:
At Dwight, we are committed to nurturing creative, critical, and future-ready thinkers. Our Spark Labs are vibrant hubs, where students bring their ideas to life through digital fabrication, hands-on prototyping, and entrepreneurial innovation. We’re looking for a Spark Lab Coordinator who shares our passion for making, tinkering, and digital creativity—and who is ready to empower students as designers, inventors, entrepreneurs and and problem-solvers.
Position Summary:
The Spark Lab Coordinator will:
Oversee the daily operations and flow of the Middle and Upper School Spark Labs, including managing tools, equipment, and digital fabrication resources (e.g., laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, CNC machines).
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment to ensure a safe, efficient, and inspiring lab environment.
Support students in developing and refining design projects, providing technical guidance and creative mentoring throughout the design cycle.
Design and facilitate microcourses and workshops focused on AI, emerging tech tools, and digital fabrication processes.
Collaborate with design faculty to integrate the labs into broader curriculum goals and project-based learning initiatives.
Cultivate a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and safety in the lab space.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain digital fabrication equipment; troubleshoot and perform light repairs.
Coordinate inventory of materials and supplies.
Guide students in project development, ensuring proper use of tools and fostering design thinking.
Develop and deliver engaging microcourses on AI, coding, and digital fabrication technologies for middle and high school students.
Collaborate with faculty to align Spark Lab activities with curriculum and school-wide design challenges.
Maintain a safe, inclusive, and organized workspace for all users.
Qualifications:
Experience with digital fabrication tools (e.g., laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC, vinyl cutters) and design software (e.g., Adobe Suite, CAD, Fusion 360, Tinkercad).
Basic troubleshooting and repair skills for digital fabrication machines.
Enthusiasm for working with middle and high school students, with a talent for mentoring and empowering young designers.
Knowledge of emerging tech trends, including AI and coding.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Experience in education, makerspaces, or design studios is a plus.
Preferred:
Degree or certification in design, engineering, tech education, or a related field.
Experience with microcontroller platforms (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi) and coding (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
Familiarity with safety protocols and procedures for a fabrication lab environment.
Compensation commensurate upon experience: $70,000-$120,000/per year
We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know.
Dwight School’s goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.
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