Innovation and Design Teacher

Job Description and Desired Qualifications

The Innovation and Design teacher will help design and teach Design Innovation and Tech classes for 6th grade and collaborate with Lower School teachers to support integration of tinkering, making and design thinking into K-5 learning spaces. This teacher will partner closely with the Director of Innovation and Design around course design, implementation, and collaboration with other teachers throughout the program. The course load consists of three sections of 6th-grade Design Innovation and Technology classes and periodic partnerships with the K-5 Core teachers and specialists. The ideal candidate will also have experience with tinkering, making and design thinking. This teacher will have a strong commitment to meeting the learning needs of each student, a teaching style that supports differentiation of instruction, a collaborative spirit, and an interest in building a community.
 

This is a part-time position, 0.5FTE (schedule TBD) beginning in August 2018.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Classroom teaching or leadership experience in tinkering, making, and design thinking
• Experience working in a classroom environment
• Candidate must have a natural rapport with children and good classroom management skills

Desired Qualifications and Traits:

• Understanding of the design thinking process
• Passion for tinkering and making
• Strong collaboration skills

Compensation/Benefits: 
Redwood Day offers highly competitive compensation and benefits.

Apply 
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and Redwood Day application form and submit it electronically by June 15, 2018 to innovationdesignjob2018@rdschool.org, Attn: Cheryl Ting and Cameron Moredock.