Engineering & Entrepreneurship Instructor/

Manager of the Frank & Eileen Accelerator Program for the Leaders of Tomorrow

(Part-Time 75%)

Founded in 1889, Marlborough School is an independent girls' college-preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 located in Los Angeles, California. Marlborough is the oldest independent girls’ school in the Southern California region. Central to Marlborough’s vision that Equity Leads Education is the belief in and passion for empowering young women to use their immense talents to better the world and become trailblazers in their own right. Bolstered by world-class faculty and staff, Marlborough students are challenged and inspired to work towards their own personal best and, in doing so, have an almost endless array of courses, extracurriculars, electives, and programs to spark their curiosity, deepen their compassion for one another, and lead lives of purpose.

OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Marlborough is seeking an Engineering & Entrepreneurship Instructor who will also serve as the Manager of the Frank & Eileen Accelerator Program for the Leaders of Tomorrow. Reporting to the Director of the CEI, this role will be responsible for teaching engineering and entrepreneurship courses to Marlborough Middle and Upper School students and will work with students in our Engineering & Entrepreneurship Maker Space.

The Frank & Eileen Accelerator Program for the Leaders of Tomorrow is a business accelerator for students who have a minimal viable product or prototype, and are ready to take their venture idea to the next level. This program runs in conjunction with our Incubator Program, which is for students who have an idea for a business, but have not yet developed a minimal viable product or prototype. In collaboration with the Engineering & Entrepreneurship Program Head, the Manager of the Frank & Eileen Accelerator Program will develop lesson plans and programming, facilitate mentorship relationships both inside and outside of the Marlborough community, and assist in the planning and execution of events and activities.

About the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI)

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) is where students create and collaborate, fail forward, and equip themselves with the tools and skills needed to become the leaders of the future. At the root of our mission is a commitment to inspire and empower students to imagine where their curiosity can take them and to create a better world. Marlborough’s CEI houses five core programs, including: Entrepreneurship & Engineering, Research, Computer Science & Software Innovation, Robotics & Fabrication, and Media Studies, as well as the library. CEI programs, courses, and co-curricular opportunities encourage exploration, iteration, collaboration, and creativity through project-based learning and real-world work with mentors and collaborators in-house, across Los Angeles, and beyond. Students gain valuable insight and exposure to interdisciplinary fields outside the traditional school curriculum, while engaging in passion projects and developing tangible, translatable skills.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach the equivalent of two (2) year-long Engineering & Entrepreneurship courses to Middle School and Upper School students.

Develop curriculum for the Frank & Eileen Accelerator Program and serve as the lead instructor of the business accelerator.

Collaborate on the Program’s application and interview process and help to forge connections with local schools, business mentors, and community partners.

Manage one of the school’s two engineering Maker Spaces, and provide institutional support for making. Experience with Glowforge, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and similar technologies is a plus.

Adhere to Marlborough’s academic policies, guidelines, and expectations.

Monitor and report on student progress, utilizing Marlborough’s learning management system to take attendance, provide curriculum materials and maintain a digital gradebook.

Represent Marlborough in Los Angeles’ broader entrepreneurial community.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in a business or engineering-related field, or with professional experience in these areas equivalent to a degree.

Extensive knowledge of and ability to teach key business and/or engineering concepts and skills, including but not limited to: the business model canvas, value proposition design, the lean startup method, market and competitive analysis, pitch building, computer aided design, fabrication, prototyping.

Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience, and/or equivalent experience in an accelerator or incubator program as a student or teacher.

Possess a high degree of interest in supporting the developmental needs of teenagers with the ability to combine high expectations with a high level of support.

Excellent communication, organizational, planning and interpersonal skills.

BENEFITS:

This is a part-time (75%), benefits-eligible position, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Competitive annual salary ranging from $60,000-$75,000

Access to voluntary benefits, professional development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement programs.

Competitive retirement plans, including employer matching contributions.

Generous time-off allowance and access to wellness programs to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

For more information about Marlborough School, its rigorous academic curriculum, fine arts and athletics programs, or if you would like to learn more about this position or other career opportunities, we invite you to visit the Careers link under the “About” drop-down menu on our website at: http://www.marlborough.org.

Marlborough School is an equal opportunity employer. Marlborough recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Marlborough School is a diverse, inclusive community that strives to maintain diversity in all areas of employment.