Teach A Class
Vector Space is for the community, by the community. If you have a skillset you’d like to share, whether it’s sewing, computer networking, wood turning, or rocket building, we want your help. Instructors at Vector Space are paid $25-30 per instruction hour. If you’re interested in becoming an instructor, please reach out and let us know!
How It Works
- You come up with a class, project or workshop idea based on your passions and talents
- Put together a rough course syllabus, considering length of course and materials (include budget)
- Recruit a co-instructor or assistant, if necessary (contact us for suggestions!)
- Class (and budget) are approved by Vector Space staff
- Determine class schedule or workshop date
- Help recruit students
- Teach the class!
- Get paid
- Collect feedback, tweak your idea, and teach it (or something else) again!
Things to Consider
- Audience: Chances are, you know your audience as well as, or better than, we do. Keep them in mind when creating the class and recruit them when the time comes. (Think: coworkers, friends, students, clients)
- Payment: Class fees are typically ~$15/hr for students. Material costs and consumables are taken into consideration, and both the instructor and the makerspace are then paid $25-30/hr for the class. (Instructors are always welcome to waive their pay as a donation to Vector Space.)
- Class Viability: If the class does not have a minimum number of students one week before the start date, then it may be rescheduled or canceled.
- We can help! We can connect you with people and ideas to help you get started or to put the finishing touches on your class. And ask around, we have a great community of makers and teachers!
Email our Director of Education to discuss your ideas for a class, workshop or group project.