Current Job Opportunities at MakerSphere
Staff for Middleschool Afterschool Programs 2025-2026
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Age group - grades 5 - 8
One day per week; approx 2 hours (see below)
Classes run in 7-week sessions
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Afterschool program staff is needed for middleschoolers in grades 5 - 8 for the 2025-2026 school year. Classes considered include cooking, fiber arts, clay, and all art and crafting topics, Instructors choose and plan curriculum.
Classes run in separate 7-week sessions. There is flexibility to teach one or more sessions. ​
Location: Crossett Brook Middle School OR MakerSphere Waterbury Center (depending on class topic)
Classes run once per week. Hours: classes at CBMS typically run from 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm. Classes at MakerSphere run from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Instructors must arrive 30 minutes prior.
Compensation: $25/hour including 30 minutes of prep time
Experience: A teaching certificate is not required. Individuals who have experience working with children and enjoy art and making preferred.
For questions or to request an application, please contact us.​
Instructors for Adult Programs
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Woodworking Instructors
Seeking experienced woodworkers to teach workshops and/or classes for adults. Teach a specific skill, a DIY home improvement / repair, or a project-based class or workshop. Instructors needed for all levels of workworking. Opportunities for a number of programs that vary in length/hours/schedule. Compensation range: $35/$40 per hour
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Shop Stewards for Wood Shop
​Experienced woodworkers are also needed for the role of shop steward to oversee members using the woodshop. This is a volunteer position in which stewards receive open shop access in exchange for volunteer hours.
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Sewing & Fiber Arts Instructors
MakerSphere will soon have access to a space that will be solely dedicated to fiber arts and sewing. Instructors are needed for all fiber art/sewing related workshops and classes. Compensation range: $35/$40 per hour.
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For questions or to request an application, please contact us.​