Overview
Join our team as a Part-Time Trades & Tech Aide, where your passion for hands-on learning, practical technology, and mentoring will directly impact the next generation of builders. At Firm Foundation Academy, we believe in student agency and learning by doing. In this role, you won't just be managing a classroom—you'll be supporting a vibrant shop, lab, and studio environment.
You will work closely with instructional staff to ensure our afternoon technical and trades programs run safely and smoothly, assisting middle and high school students as they bring projects to life. If you are passionate about de-fronting the traditional classroom, troubleshooting practical tech, and helping youth develop tangible skills, this position is perfect for you. This paid role offers flexible hours while gaining valuable experience in a cutting-edge, project-based educational model.
Duties
- Shop & Lab Support: Assist with the setup, safety compliance, maintenance, and troubleshooting of shop tools, equipment, and classroom technology.
- Project Facilitation: Support students directly during afternoon hands-on laboratory and shop time, helping them navigate project deliverables and tool safety.
- LMS & Digital Tracking: Help students manage their project submissions and course materials using our learning management system.
- Material Management: Keep learning spaces organized and productive by prepping raw materials, inventorying tools, and managing equipment checkout.
- Administrative Guardrails: Perform light data entry, attendance tracking, and record-keeping to ensure the academy's operational accuracy.
- Instructional Assistance: Review project briefs and instructional materials for clarity, ensuring students have clear, actionable guidelines for their builds.
Requirements
- Hands-on Familiarity: Prior experience in a trade, shop, maker space, or laboratory setting is highly desirable.
- Student-Centric Mindset: Previous experience working with middle or high school students, with a knack for fostering a productive, respectful learning environment.
- Tech Savvy: Comfort navigating digital learning management systems (LMS) and troubleshooting basic software/hardware issues.
- Clear Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with instructional staff and mentor young builders.
- Organizational Grit: Excellent organizational skills to manage tools, materials, and multiple student projects simultaneously.
- Safety Conscious: A strong commitment to maintaining safety protocols in a technical and physical build environment.
This role is designed for motivated, practical individuals eager to support a secondary school model that values agency, craftsmanship, and real-world skills. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and love problem-solving with a positive attitude, we want to hear from you!
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
