Director of Design Thinking

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Georgia, with an enrollment of 1102 students in prefirstthrough twelfth grades.Pace Academy provides a rigorous academic curriculum to prepare students for success at a variety of prestigious colleges and universities. The school strives to provide an environment that stimulates physical health, a spirit of service, respect for diversity, and a healthy psychological and social outlook.We are in search of a special candidate someone who is highly motivated to do excellent work, but sensitive enough to lead with empathy. Someone who loves children, but who is equally adept at leading adults. Someone who is creative enough to be an expert in the field of design and design thinking, but who is also able to plan meticulously and followup consistently and conscientiously.The person we are looking for understands the power of putting learning into the hands of students, and can also imagine how to take existing curriculum and make it come to life in new and innovative ways. We are looking for someone who has a passion for igniting children's curiosity and talents, while also inspiring teachers to move outside of their comfort zone. If you are equally at home working in a designthinking studio, a maker space lab, a classroom, and a playground we've got a spot for you. If you are energized by the thought of having real impact on our student's lives, on teacher's effectiveness, on our community and on our school's future we have the perfect position at Pace Academy.