DesignPhiladelphia is seeking a part-time Design Eudcation Instructor to teach middle school students design education in partnership with their classroom teacher. We are seeking an individual to work approximately 16 hours a week for 13 weeks each semester.  The majority of the time this position would work in the classroom and remotely, with scheduled time with the rest of the DesignPhiladelphia team in the office.

Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Curriculum Development

• Develop lesson plans for 3 classrooms per semester focusing on design thinking process. Utilize existing lesson plans and relevant Common Core standards, along with program outcome goals as foundation for curriculum development.
• Partner with classroom teacher to align design education elements with existing school curriculum.
• Review curriculum with Design Education Manager and Director to ensure program goal alignment.

Training & Program Development Support

• Attend the Onboarding sessions, twice a year.
• Attend the one-day Teacher Input Retreat/Workshop.
• Support Design Education Manager and Director on volunteer trainings.
• Attend All Staff Monthly Luncheons & Annual Staff Retreat.

Instruction/In-Classroom

• Co-Teach 3 classrooms a semester.
• Distribute and collect pre- and post-surveys, as well as document observations from the classroom utilizing DesignPhiladelphia’s Evaluation Plan.
• Order necessary supplies and bring to classrooms.
• Documentation of less planes, supplies used, observatrions, handouts/presentations ,and evaluations.

This is a part-time position. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to rebecca@aiaphila.org