Design Technology Teacher

Carrollwood Day School (CDS) seeks a dedicated and experienced High School Design Technology/STEEM teacher.  CDS is an International Baccalaureate, non-sectarian independent day school serving students from three-years-old through high school.  CDS stands out as a leader in its mission to educate the whole child, with a concentration in character education.  

Responsibilities will include teaching a well-developed and  required 9th and 10th grade IB MYP Design Technology Engineering course as well as a newly implemented 11th and 12th grade IB Diploma Program level Design Technology course.  Diploma Programme design technology aims to develop internationally minded people whose enhanced understanding of design and the technological world can facilitate our shared guardianship of the planet and create a better world. It focuses on analysis, design development, synthesis and evaluation. The creative tension between theory and practice is what characterizes design technology within the Diploma Programme sciences group. Inquiry and problem-solving are at the heart of the subject. Diploma Programme design technology requires the use of the design cycle as a tool, which provides the methodology used to structure the inquiry and analysis of problems, the development of feasible solutions, and the testing and evaluation of the solution. In Diploma Programme design technology, a solution can be defined as a model, prototype, product or system that students have developed independently. Diploma Programme design technology achieves a high level of design literacy by enabling students to develop critical-thinking and design skills, which they can apply in a practical context. While designing may take various forms, it will involve the selective application of knowledge within an ethical framework.

Competitive candidates should demonstrate an understanding of and affinity for high school students and show an ability to work with students who vary in ability and learning styles. This teacher should also expect to lead a group of up to 15 students through our character education program as their advisor and act as their parents’ liaison to the school.  They should also demonstrate support of student life by being willing to lead clubs or organizations and participate in extracurricular school activities.  

Applications consisting of a cover letter and full resume should be submitted electronically to Sara Rubinstein, Head of the Upper School, at srubinstein@carrollwooddayschool.org and John Horsington, Asst. Head of the Upper School at jhorsington@carrollwooddayschool.org .

Must possess a Bachelor’s in their field, preferably a Master’s degree in field and/or education.  At least 4 years experience in a secondary classroom preferred. Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.  Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.