Education Solutions Specialist- Elementary

About the company

1st Maker Space creates, installs, and supports makerspaces, STEM labs, and innovation-focused learning areas for schools, after-school programs, and community centers. Its work centers on practical, hands-on learning that encourages curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. The company partners closely with educators and school leaders to design solutions that fit each environment and help programs succeed over the long term.

Role overview

The Education Services Specialist supports makerspace and STEM educators, with a focus on PreK through 8th grade. The role combines professional development, curriculum creation, and makerspace solution design to help teachers deliver meaningful hands-on learning experiences. It is a full-time position with a collaborative team, reporting to the EVP of Educational Services.

Work setup and schedule

This position is described as being based at the IoT Lab in Fishers, Indiana, with HQ/remote flexibility. The role is approximately 40 hours per week and offers flexible hours.

Compensation and benefits

The compensation listed for this role is $65,000. Benefits include healthcare reimbursement, a SIMPLE IRA match, paid time off, holidays, professional development, and travel reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Create educator resources that explain how to plan for, use, and teach with makerspaces, STEM labs, curriculum, and training programs.
• Lead both in-person and online professional development sessions and workshops for clients in makerspace and STEM education.
• Support the sales process by helping shape client-specific makerspace solutions.
• Organize and coordinate professional development delivery for clients.
• Gather insights from client conversations and use them to improve future offerings.
• Match makerspace recommendations with district priorities, learning goals, and available funding options.
• Support clients with grant-writing-related opportunities.
• Build strong working relationships with administrators, teachers, and school leaders to help ensure successful implementation.

Requirements

• A background in instructional design is required.
• Experience creating curriculum and learning resources is needed.
• Comfort with, or a willingness to learn, makerspace technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and 2D/3D design tools is expected.
• Strong speaking and writing skills are necessary.
• The candidate should be highly organized, attentive to detail, and capable of managing several content projects and deadlines at once.
• The role requires someone who works well independently and can stay focused on goals and deliverables without close supervision.
• A strong interest in project-based learning and making education engaging and practical for all learners is important.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Education is required.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in K-12 settings is required.
• Willingness to travel across the Midwest is required.

Additional information

The position is suited to someone who enjoys developing content, contributing to product marketing efforts, and helping educators bring makerspaces and STEM learning into real classrooms. Resumes should be sent to jobs@1stmakerspace.com.

Terms and conditions

The role is a full-time opportunity with a reported 40-hour workweek. Flexible hours are mentioned, and travel across the Midwest may be required.