Franklin is a visionary high school - a place where students have the freedom to chart their own course, as they lean on our long history of educational excellence.

With a unique approach, Franklin engages students actively in their own learning through a flexible, cutting-edge curriculum designed to educate innovators and socially responsible global leaders.

Grounded in an applied-learning philosophy, Franklin was created for todays learners: technologically adept, focused on the future, and eager to make a difference in the world. Our School was founded by the same family of expert educators who created the global network of Dwight Schools, which began in Manhattan in 1872.

When community, collaboration, and flexibility underpin a learning environment, students shine. In bringing these together, weve created a school where students can carve their own paths with choices in both what and how they learn, and empower them to have agency over their own future.

With a foundation in applied learning otherwise known as learning by doing, whereby students learn through direct, Franklin cultivates a dynamic, diverse educational community, rooted in collaboration and flexibility and emphasizes student-centered instruction that inspires and engages students and teachers.

At Franklin, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming a place in which everyone can thrive and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds.

At Franklin, we consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination.

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Design and Technology Teacher - Full Time

Franklin School Jersey City, NJPosition Overview

Franklin School, an innovative coeducational high school in Jersey City, NJ, is currently seeking a self-directed, experienced, and energetic High School Design and Technology for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of Design-Engineering Technology and/or Computer Science classes in grades 9-12.
• Collaborate with department members to maintain makerspaces
• Collaborate closely with other subject teachers in support of horizontal and vertical planning
• Work with faculty on the increased integration of purposeful technology in their curricula, refreshing existing curricula with innovative uses of technology where appropriate
• Model innovative technology use for other faculty members
• Foster a positive and constructive learning community

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Art, Design or related field required
• Masters Degree in Education strongly recommended
• At least two years prior teaching experience in a Middle or Upper School setting
• Teaching experience in one or more of the following disciplines: design, entrepreneurship and/or maker education
• Experience in curriculum development, project-based learning and facilitation of workshops or classes
• Proficiency with design thinking, digital fabrication tools (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines), coding, and electronics. Familiarity with Adobe and Autodesk software and basic programming languages.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, students, and the community to develop and implement interdisciplinary projects.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt one's own skills.
• A creative approach to problem-solving and a willingness to experiment with new teaching methods and technologies.
• A genuine enthusiasm for maker culture and hands-on learning, and the ability to inspire this passion in students.
• A focus on connecting classroom learning to real-world applications, ensuring that students understand the relevance of their work.
• Experience teaching to a range of learners
• Eager to contribute positively to the Franklin community
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Compensation:

• $60,000-$120,000/year
• Commensurate with experience and education

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know.

Franklin Schools goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Franklin School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.

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