Upper School Innovation and Design Teacher

2 weeks ago

Waimea, Hawaii, United States Parker School Full time

The Opportunity

The Upper School Innovation and Design teacher will be responsible for planning and involving students in an engaging curriculum. The successful candidate may teach across grades 9-12 including the highest level students. Parker School has a robust STEM program in our lower and middle divisions and is growing the program to include upper school students. There is a new building coming on line for the school year and we want to have a clear direction for the use of the facility and establish strong programmatic characteristics. This is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial teacher willing to create classes that engage students in activities including robotics, coding, design, and engineering.

Primary Responsibilities

As a full-time faculty member, they will initially teach 3-4 sections of classes for grade 9-12. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Collaborate with colleagues in the development and execution of curriculum utilizing the new design lab facilities
  • Develop and teach your courses expertly with the highest standards for each student
  • Convey enthusiasm for intellectual inquiry and model lifelong learning
  • Design student-centered instruction that emphasizes critical thinking and real-world problem solving
  • Create hands-on, inquiry and real-world learning experiences
  • Collaborate effectively with students, parents, teachers and administrators
  • Communicate frequently and clearly with students, families and colleagues
  • Model flexibility in implementing best learning practices
  • Demonstrate strong problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
  • Demonstrate self-motivation with high work standards and attention to detail
  • Support the well-being of all students
  • Fulfill faculty duties as assigned
  • Demonstrate interest and ability to serve as a grade-level advisor to students, lead student activities, serve as a club advisor, and contribute beyond the classroom to support school programs and activities
  • Participate actively in other aspects of the student experience and school functioning: chaperoning events, serving on committees, and developing new programs at the school
  • Model professional behavior and collegiality at all times Preferred Position Qualifications
    • A sense of adventure and creative curriculum development
    • Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred in Science, Engineering, Technology, or related field
    • Teaching experience in middle or secondary school strongly preferred
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • A desire to integrate curriculum with other subjects and to teach collaboratively
    • Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment where new ideas, mistakes, and iteration are embraced.
    • An openness to feedback and improvement, modeling lifelong learning of practice as well as subject area.
    • A love of learning and love of school, and a willingness to support unique and unpredictable learning journeys
    • A healthy sense of humor and fun-loving spirit

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