Instructional Design Technologist

WHO WE ARE

Located in Oakville, Ontario; Appleby College is a non-profit, independent school for more than 760 young men and women in Grades 7 to 12.  Founded in 1911, Appleby offers a university preparatory education to both boarding and day students. The curriculum offers an exceptionally diverse education that combines rigorous academics with dynamic arts, athletics and community service.

OUR TEAM

Our team is a highly engaged and committed to excellence in education.  Working at Appleby means that you value diversity, have integrity, and are committed to learning and professional development.   We provide an outstanding educational experience to our students by having an exceptional team.  Appleby’s foundation for success is attracting and retaining employees who thrive in our dynamic culture that recognizes individual strengths and talents.  Breadth, excellence, innovation and caring – this is what defines the essence of the Appleby team.

WHAT WE WANT – THE ROLE

Members of the faculty team at Appleby are committed, responsible, highly motivated and academically well qualified.  Expectations for this position include;

• Develop curriculum and course units focusing on design and technology.
• Inspiring learning in the Design Lab where student interests collide with diverse opportunities for creative and technical learning
• Create a learning environment that incorporate STEAM or constructionist approaches to education
• Apply pedagogical expertise to continuously improve lab course structure and content; this may include independent and significant modification or redesign of lab material in addition to development of innovative material for new courses
• Propose and implement improvements to the functionality and use of workshop design space
• Provide mentoring/advisor and technical support to student’s design projects
• Design and participate in the fabrication of lab apparatuses/ equipment
• Responsible for planning and procurement, budget of supplies and equipment for classes, projects and new programs
• Organizing student workshops and maintain an open schedule for drop in activities
• Leading Co-Curricular and Club activities throughout the school to encourage expert users
• Develop community outreach program that is beneficial to the school and its students
• Explore and initiate process for becoming a Fab Lab.
• Establishes and demonstrates protocols for safe and effective use of the Design Lab; monitors and maintains optional safety conditions in the lab in accordance with health and safety standards

WHAT YOU NEED

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in either Design, Engineering, Technology or the Arts
• Two – Four years of experience in a similar role working with students.
• Teacher education training (B.Ed, M.Ed.) or significant teaching experience in another setting (i.e. University, College) would be considered an asset 
• Experience with building projects using digital fabrication tools such as 3d printing, laser cutting, milling, sewing & embroidery CAD/ 2d and 3d design), code, craft, wood and electronics
• Entry level object or text based programming skills in Scratch / Snap, Arduino, Processing
• Experience with makerspace is required
• Experience working and contributing to hybrid practices that incorporate STEAM or constructionist approaches to learning is preferred
• An appreciation for tinkering (using play to come up with new ideas)
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to produce good documentation.
• Must have excellent and demonstrable oral and written communication skills, including strong technical documentation and presentation/ facilitation skills with students
• WHMIS training is necessary and a current First-Aid certificate would be an asset

WHAT WE HAVE

• Exciting, challenging and rewarding work opportunities
• Exceptional Professional Development
• Active engagement in community involvement
• State-of-the-art learning environment with motivated and engaged students and employees
• Located on a 60-acre campus on the shores of Lake Ontario
• Extensive compensation package 

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in joining our Team; please connect with us by March 2, 2018.

Your application matters to us and we will review it carefully.  Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, a criminal record check is required.

Appleby College website: www.appleby.on.ca

Appleby is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.