Workshop Specialties

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• Core Fields: Fiber/textile arts, machine sewing, jewelry making, robotics/engineering, 3D printing & design, outdoor nature/temporary art, architecture & design, and mosaics.

• Propose Your Own: We welcome unique ideas—please reach out if you have a different workshop concept!

 

Program Format

 

• Session Structure: We are launching two 6–8 week sessions (Nov–Dec and Jan–Mar) alongside various “pop-up” shorter workshops throughout the school year.

• Instructional Style: Each class follows a 50/50 model: half direct skill-based instruction and half open-ended makerspace exploration with you acting as a mentor/coach.

• Support: You will be co-teaching with a Carlisle Public School (CPS) liaison teacher who handles classroom management and student support.

• Requirements: Must have experience teaching children and developing developmentally appropriate curricula in your specialty.

 

Compensation & Support

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• Instruction: $85/hour (2 hours of teaching time per week).

• Setup/Cleanup: $27.50 per class (30 minutes at $55/hour).

• Planning: $55/hour (1 hour of curriculum prep per week).

• Resources: CEF provides full coverage for all necessary workshop materials and tools.

 

Typical Schedule

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• Primary Sessions: Typically one day per week, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, for 6–8 week blocks.

• Pop-Ups: Flexible, shorter-duration workshops scheduled throughout the academic year.

 

How to Apply

 

Please email your resume and CV to celiaiknight@gmail.com.

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