Design Lab Teacher

We are seeking a unique candidate who has both the heart of a teacher, and a deep knowledge about design thinking, 2D & 3D design, STEAM, building, coding, engineering, project-based learning and tinkering. This candidate has a passion for igniting children's curiosity, and also loves inspiring teachers to move outside of their comfort zones.

The Design Lab Teacher reports to the Lower school deans and helps communicate the school’s vision for our making and design curriculum.

PART​ ​1:​ ​DESIGN​ ​LAB​ ​TEACHER:​

• Develop and teach classes for K-6th Grade
• Collaborate with Technology Integration Specialist on curriculum and instruction
• Provide school wide instruction and support of STEM
• Maintain a gradebook and write progress reports & report cards
• Attend faculty and division meetings, all-school events and perform weekly lunch, recess or ASD duty obligations

PART​ ​2:​ ​DESIGN​ ​LAB​ ​MANAGER:​ 

• Develop, manage and maintain STEM Lab classroom and materials. 
• Possess a working knowledge of tools and equipment
• Purchase and maintain appropriate tools and supplies for STEM Lab and classrooms
• Manage inventory and handling of materials and consumables 
• Maintain a clean and organized lab and project storage space 
• Perform equipment and facilities repairs and preventative maintenance 
• Manage STEM Lab calendar and equipment use 

PART​ ​3:​ ​CURRICULUM​ ​INTEGRATION​ ​&​ ​FACULTY​ ​SUPPORT:​ 

• Collaborate with faculty and grade level teams to create projects and curriculum that integrate;
  •  design thinking
  •  2D & 3D design
  •  STEAM, building
  •  Coding
  •  Engineering
  •  project-based learning
  •  tinkering
• Provide professional development to faculty appropriate to their grade level and content area
• Integrate 21st century technology seamlessly into Design Thinking projects (3D Printing, Coding etc.) 
• Pursue appropriate professional development and remain abreast of changes in education and the discipline 
• Open to leading after school robotics classes for grades 2-6.  

GENERAL​ ​SKILLS,​ ​KNOWLEDGE​ ​AND​ ​APTITUDES:

● Bachelor degree required, preferably in Design Engineering / Design Technology / Mechanical Design.

● Energetic, patient and inspiring teacher and leader.

● Experience with implementing technology and multimedia in the classroom.

● Knowledge of and/or experience in independent schools.

● Clear alignment with institutional objectives, strategies and goals.

● Highly collaborative and team-oriented style.

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

● Excellent organizational skills and experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines (i.e.student comments, grades).

● A proven commitment to the development of young people as individual learners.

● Knowledge of and background in a range of technological areas such as 3D printing, maker projects, computer-aided design, academic and administrative computing including programming languages.

● Respect and understanding for the educational needs of K-6 students 

● Passion and knowledge about the use of technologies to support creative, innovative and engaged learning.

● Ability to collaborate, to be a team builder and mentor who is skilled at leveraging the talents of others,problem solving and the ability to harness creativity and translate this into effective curricular programming

● Relevant industry, job or hobbyist experience with a hands-on approach using maker skills such as woodworking, coding, electronics, sewing, etc.

● Ability to improvise with the use of hand tools, electronics, computer software, hardware and various other technologies

● High ethical standards and discretion

Be sure to include a cover letter with your resume and specify the title of the position you are applying for.