Harbor Day School seeks a creative and organized Design & Woodshop Teacher to lead our hands-on program for students in Kindergarten through 4th grade and 7th grade. This role blends traditional woodworking, material exploration, and design thinking in a structured, safe, and engaging environment.
Core Responsibilities
Curriculum Development: Design and deliver a scaffolded, age-appropriate curriculum that builds technical skills, spatial reasoning, and design literacy.
Instruction: Teach core design principles—ideation, prototyping, and iteration—using a wide range of materials (wood, cardboard, adhesives, etc.).
Shop Management: Maintain a productive, orderly, and safe workshop environment. Enforce safety protocols consistently.
Project Continuity: Effectively track and manage multiple in-progress projects across different grade levels and class sections.
School Community: Collaborate with classroom teachers, participate in faculty meetings, and fulfill campus supervisory duties (e.g., recess/lunch).
The Teaching Structure
This role requires high energy and excellent organizational skills. You will manage frequent transitions between groups:
K–4: Taught in half-class groups (approx. 10–11 students).
7th Grade: Taught in full-class groups (16–18 students).
Pacing: You must be able to maintain project continuity across multiple 30–50 minute sessions and handle rapid transitions between diverse age groups.
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Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Design, Art Education, Architecture, Engineering, Woodworking, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Proven ability to manage a classroom and lead hands-on activities.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Harbor Day School before the deadline.
