Design & Woodshop Teacher

Design & Woodshop Teacher at Harbor Day School

Job Summary

Job Summary

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). 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. Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Design, Art Education, Architecture, Engineering, Woodworking, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). Experience: Proven ability to manage a classroom and work with children or adolescents in an educational setting. Skills: Exceptional classroom management, strong interpersonal communication, and a collaborative spirit. Mindset: Genuine enthusiasm for working with students from early childhood through early adolescence. Compensation & Benefits Salary: $75,000-$100,000

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Salary : $75,000 - $100,000