Ursuline Academy, Dedham, MA
Director of Innovation and Design / Makerspace Coordinator
Ursuline Academy, Dedham, MA, Dedham, Massachusetts, us, 02026
Director of Innovation and Design / Makerspace Coordinator
Ursuline Academy is a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory for young women in grades 7 -12, located in Dedham, MA. We are accepting applications for an enthusiastic and creative full-time Director of Innovation and Design to assist its teachers as they integrate the principles of design thinking and project-based learning into the School’s curriculum. Reporting directly to the Principal, a member of the Faculty Council, this individual serves as the primary ambassador for Ursuline’s design thinking efforts, its maker program, and its 1,500 square-foot I.D.E.A. Hub. Successful candidates will possess qualities that enable them to collaborate with, teach, and coach faculty, working collegially with teachers to design dynamic and interactive student-centered lessons focused on problem-solving. A tactile person who loves to build will best contribute to a “maker” culture that cultivates empathy, openness, curiosity, self-advocacy, creativity, iteration, innovation, tinkering, and entrepreneurship. Most importantly, the preferred individual will appreciate working in a faith-filled community with highly motivated young women who are passionate about the projects they undertake in the iHub. The ideal candidate will champion Ursuline’s mission in all work with students, parents, faculty, and staff, demonstrating a commitment to advancing the Academy’s core values by modeling integrity, professionalism, curiosity, responsibility, creativity, humility, and respect for all persons.Responsibilities:Teach two middle school technology classesAct as a faculty coach to encourage, inspire, and support teachers in their exploration ofpurposeful uses of the I.D.E.A. HubCollaboratively design, coordinate, and provide design thinking and technology professionaldevelopment for facultyCollaborate with teachers to integrate design thinking and technology into their curriculaCollaborate closely with the Director of Technology to integrate the resources from thesedepartments with the resources available in the iHubWork closely with the Director of Technology and faculty to foster an environment ofthoughtful, creative, and independent use of technology throughout the academic programWith training, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain IHub equipmentWith the Director of Technology, managing the budget for equipment purchase, renewal,and replacement as well as budgeting and sourcing for consumablesSupport and mentor a variety of student clubs including but not limited to drone club,student-run radio station, robotics, maker club, and an “iHub Intern” program.Enthusiastically champion successes of students and faculty in their achievements withdesign thinking, project-based learning, and the use of technology across all grades and subjectsDevelop curricular and co-curricular student programming focused on the use of the toolsand materials located in the iHubOversee scheduling and overall management of the iHub, including establishing the bestpractices and protocols for spacePlease submit a resume, statement of interest, and the names of three references to ReginaMacLeod rmacleod@ursulineacademy.net. Please indicate the position you are applying for in thesubject line of the email.Learning Stage(s): Middle School, High School
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Ursuline Academy is a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory for young women in grades 7 -12, located in Dedham, MA. We are accepting applications for an enthusiastic and creative full-time Director of Innovation and Design to assist its teachers as they integrate the principles of design thinking and project-based learning into the School’s curriculum. Reporting directly to the Principal, a member of the Faculty Council, this individual serves as the primary ambassador for Ursuline’s design thinking efforts, its maker program, and its 1,500 square-foot I.D.E.A. Hub. Successful candidates will possess qualities that enable them to collaborate with, teach, and coach faculty, working collegially with teachers to design dynamic and interactive student-centered lessons focused on problem-solving. A tactile person who loves to build will best contribute to a “maker” culture that cultivates empathy, openness, curiosity, self-advocacy, creativity, iteration, innovation, tinkering, and entrepreneurship. Most importantly, the preferred individual will appreciate working in a faith-filled community with highly motivated young women who are passionate about the projects they undertake in the iHub. The ideal candidate will champion Ursuline’s mission in all work with students, parents, faculty, and staff, demonstrating a commitment to advancing the Academy’s core values by modeling integrity, professionalism, curiosity, responsibility, creativity, humility, and respect for all persons.Responsibilities:Teach two middle school technology classesAct as a faculty coach to encourage, inspire, and support teachers in their exploration ofpurposeful uses of the I.D.E.A. HubCollaboratively design, coordinate, and provide design thinking and technology professionaldevelopment for facultyCollaborate with teachers to integrate design thinking and technology into their curriculaCollaborate closely with the Director of Technology to integrate the resources from thesedepartments with the resources available in the iHubWork closely with the Director of Technology and faculty to foster an environment ofthoughtful, creative, and independent use of technology throughout the academic programWith training, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain IHub equipmentWith the Director of Technology, managing the budget for equipment purchase, renewal,and replacement as well as budgeting and sourcing for consumablesSupport and mentor a variety of student clubs including but not limited to drone club,student-run radio station, robotics, maker club, and an “iHub Intern” program.Enthusiastically champion successes of students and faculty in their achievements withdesign thinking, project-based learning, and the use of technology across all grades and subjectsDevelop curricular and co-curricular student programming focused on the use of the toolsand materials located in the iHubOversee scheduling and overall management of the iHub, including establishing the bestpractices and protocols for spacePlease submit a resume, statement of interest, and the names of three references to ReginaMacLeod rmacleod@ursulineacademy.net. Please indicate the position you are applying for in thesubject line of the email.Learning Stage(s): Middle School, High School
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