Join our Team

We are looking for skilled enthusiastic instructors to teach our unique and creative workshops.

Below is a summary of what we are looking for!  If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to info@yorkregionmakers.com.

SUMMER STUDENTS

Every year we hire Summer Students.  Applications are currently closed. These positions are Full-time (35 hours) per week and is for candidates aged 15-30 through the Government Summer Student Program. 

CO-OP STUDENTS

If you are interested in joining us as a coop student, please ask your Coop teacher for more details and contact zoe@yorkregionmakers.com. 

OVERVIEW 

As an instructor, you will be responsible for overall design, planning, implementation and delivery of curriculum for specified workshops. These workshops could run either year-round or seasonally. The instructor will also be responsible for taking attendance, teaching the class and / or workshop, and reporting any issues, concerns or developments to the Learning Coordinator.

NewMakeIt Newmarket Maker space team

We have openings for workshops in these areas:

  • Woodworking – Project workshops that make use of, and certification classes that teach safe operation of equipment including; table saw, thickness planer, jointer, drill press, sanders, hand tools etc.
  • Digital Fabrication – Certification classes that teach safe and proper usage of equipment including; laser machines and 3D printers.
  • Metalworking – Project workshops that make use of, and certification classes that teach safe operation of equipment including; metal lathe, metal mill, drill press, grinders, MIG / TIG welders, box and pan brake, metal shear etc.
  • CNC – Project workshops that make use of, and certification classes that teach safe operation of equipment including; CNC router and CNC Mill.
  • CAD / CAM / Graphics Software – Skills classes that teach use of software such as; AutoDesk Fusion 360, SolidWorks, SketchUp, AutoCAD, On CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator, Inkscape 
  • Craftwork – Project workshops that teach skills in the areas of; textiles, woodcraft, papercraft, pottery, glass, jewellery etc.

 REQUIREMENTS

  • Ideally one to two years minimum of teaching experience related to the workshop they are instructing.
  • Work experience of at least one-half to three years in the area hired to instruct.
  • Excellent customer service, communication, leadership, and organizational skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of participants in a courteous and efficient manner.
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification an asset.
  • Availability to work flexible hours including daytime, evenings and weekends.