Interim I-Lab Director

Ten-month position—reports directly to the head of school and is part of the expanded leadership team

• Passion for creating and enhancing programs that appeal to a range of ages and interests
• Promote Design Thinking across Nueva and share best practices with other schools
• Co-lead the Nueva Design Thinking Institute for teachers/administrators in the last half of June
• Oversee I-Lab program across three divisions and integrate Design Thinking into all disciplines
• Inspire the I-Lab team to new heights and advocate for new initiatives, while supporting the teachers’ autonomy and motivation
• Ensure that the teaching of the I-Lab team is always at the highest caliber and offer informal coaching to continually help the team grow
• Recruit talented engineers and computer science teachers; provide training and support
• Teach elective courses in the Middle or Upper School
• Keep abreast of new developments and spearhead new programs that will best prepare our students for their futures
• Speak to visitors from around the world about what we do and why we do it
• Logistics: schedule, safety, budget

Position Qualifications

• Expertise in and passion for Design Thinking and engineering
• Innovative, with the ability and desire to continue to enhance world-class Design Thinking, Engineering, Computer Science, and Engineering for Social Good programs at Nueva
• Excellent curriculum development skills and experience in designing innovative programs
• Ability to attract, inspire, and lead a cohesive I-Lab team; strong at recruiting and hiring
• Undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science; master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Personal Qualities

• Inspiring
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Personable
• Resilient
• Flexible
• Ability to prioritize well
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Very hardworking; work as passion
• Professional
• Collaborative, team player

This is a 10-month, full-time, salaried, benefited position available for hire effective immediately.

To apply, please submit your cover letter, résumé, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references. Additionally, send your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references via email to Head of School Diane Rosenberg at drosenberg@nuevaschool.org.