Fab Lab Birthday Party Group Leader
Job Summary
The Bucks IU Fab Lab Center is a vibrant, hands-on learning environment where children of all ages engage in digital fabrication, computer science, engineering, and STEAM activities in a fun and innovative out-of-school setting. The Fab Lab offers a variety of programs, including school field trips, after-school clubs, STEAM Saturdays, day-off-school programs, Kids Night Out events, and birthday parties. This job posting is specific to birthday parties.
Essential Functions
- Facilitate STEAM-based activities tailored for birthday parties.
- Use technology appropriately and confidently to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration.
- Collaborate with the Supervisor of STEAM Education to schedule dates for birthday parties.
- Welcome birthday families and guests to the Fab Lab.
- Manage the setup and cleanup of party activities and spaces.
- Ensure the safety and security of the Fab Lab facility, including but not limited to disarming and arming the security system.
- Supervise and engage with children during birthday parties to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Practice active supervision of children in attendance and maintain a positive, energetic atmosphere.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with parents, children, and Fab Lab staff.
- Ensure all equipment and materials are in good working order and stored appropriately after a birthday party.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the Fab Lab Center.
Other Duties
This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.
Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Technical Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Teamwork
- Business Acumen
- Cost Consciousness
- Diversity
- Ethics
- Organizational Support
- Strategic Thinking
- Judgment
- Motivation
- Planning/Organizing
- Professionalism
- Quality
- Quantity
- Safety and Security
- Adaptability
- Attendance/Punctuality
- Initiative
- Innovation
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time, hourly position. Days and hours of work are dependent on program schedule.
Travel
Travel is not expected for this position.
Education And Experience
- A High School Diploma Required
- PA Level I or Level II Elementary or STEAM Content-Area Certification is preferred, but not required.
- Teaching experience is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of STEAM Education is preferred but not required.