Design and Technology Instructor

Christchurch School is a co-ed Episcopal boarding and day school serving grades 9—12. Founded in 1921, Christchurch is located on a 125-acre waterfront campus on the Rappahannock River in eastern Virginia’s tidewater region. The school’s Mission is to inspire and guide each student's pursuit of personal excellence in academics and character so they are prepared for meaningful lives as engaged citizens and community leaders.

Position Overview. Christchurch seeks a full-time design and tech teacher to teach 3-4 sections and lead the school’s existing Maker-space. Currently Christchurch School offers 3 levels of design and technology with increasing degrees of expectations. These courses ask students to learn by using their hands through individual and team projects. With a focus on Design Thinking and the engineering design processes, students learn how to fail quickly in a Maker-space environment and learn that failure is a part of the process. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and passionate individual to continue to develop this program at Christchurch School.

There is the potential for this candidate to also serve as department chair. If that were the case, experience guiding colleagues, curriculum design and review, and supporting the instructional technology of the school would be also be important.

Christchurch School fosters a student-centered approach to pedagogical practices, valuing the craft of teaching and embracing the boarding school model for meaningful education of the whole child. Equally, employees at CCS are expected to foster an inclusive workplace and contribute to a community built on equitable policies and procedures. Teachers at CCS also contribute to the school by leading an advisory of 7-10 students, being a part of a duty team one evening per week and 6-7 weekends per year, and participating in two seasons of co-curriculars (particular areas of need are men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, sailing, and football).

Christchurch School in Christchurch, VA, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Design and Technology Teacher/Maker-Space Educator beginning August 1, 2025. Interested candidates should review the position statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Madison Sunley, Senior Recruiter and Victoria Sunley, Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing , at madison@dovetailedsourcing.com & victoria@dovetailedsourcing.com

Studies have shown that women, people of color, and those just beginning in education are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or who is excited about gaining the experience described in the listing. We believe deeply in a boarding school model of education and are interested in people who find the idea of teaching young people in all capacities of their lives compelling. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications as described.

Qualifications

• Hold an undergraduate degree with a focus in design, engineering, instructional technology
• Passionate about education as a profession and excited to learn or hone the craft of teaching
• Candidates should be realistic and excited about teaching in a boarding school
• Experience in a Maker-space educational environment
  
  

Preferred

• 2-4 years of experience teaching in a technology-related field
• Experience in a boarding school environment
• Advanced degrees in education
• Existing knowledge of safety regulations for a Maker-space
• This position is also expected to participate in the school’s co-curricular program. Women’s and men’s soccer, volleyball, sailing, and football are specific areas of possibility but not required.
  
  

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Ability to work with a team of teachers and students outside of the classroom on multi-day field experiences
• Ability to be mobile around campus and buildings
• Ability to work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods
• Some travel required (mainly for athletic competitions)
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity: The School is an equal opportunity employer. The School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, disability, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. All aspects of personnel management – including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits, training and working conditions – will be administered in accordance with this policy. Each employee is expected to do their part to maintain a working environment free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.