Company Profile

Lincoln Community School is one of the leading American International Schools in Africa and is an IB World School, fully authorized in all three levels of the International Baccalaureate program. The school thrives on the richness of cultures represented by its 560 students from over 60 different nationalities and a very diverse staff community from 15 different nationalities. 

The school offers a professional collaborative working environment where all voices and expertise are valued in order to fulfill the vision of becoming the most exciting learning environment in Africa.

Job Description

Lincoln Community School is seeking to appoint a design and technology teaching assistant whose duties will include: preparing, setting up, and checking equipment. The assistant will also be required to assist with teaching and learning. 

Responsibilities

• Assist design teachers in organizing, preparing, and sorting materials before,
  during, and after classes. 
• Apply and reinforce safety guidelines with all users of the design area
• Support students in the creation of their products 
• Support students coding with “SCRATCH” for LEGO robotics
• Support students and troubleshoot with the use of 3D printers and Glowforge
  Laser cutter
• Support students when using tools and materials in the design wood workshop
• Assist design teachers in maintaining an inventory of materials and tools 
• Keep an inventory of materials and ensure stock is replenished.

Required Skills or Experience

Skills, Experience and Attributes:

• Well-equipped with technical design and practical skills such as working with wood and electrical tools. 
• Demonstrated experience in making prototypes /models. 
• Ability to learn new things quickly. 
• Demonstrable interest and experience in researching technology and methods, technological cultures, and experiments.
• Develop advanced skills, knowledge, and understanding of LEGO robotics.
• Ability to work with students from 12 to 16 years old. 

​Education & Certification

• Degree in technology and other relevant fields, such as Robotics, Computer Design, and Carpentry.