What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary School Teacher of MYP Design position at Atlanta International School?
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Atlanta International School (AIS) offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to all students, from 3K through grade 12. Our challenging academic programs develop internationally-minded, critical-thinking students able to take complex and often disparate knowledge, concepts and skills, and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems. We provide a rigorous education in a diverse, multicultural, multilinguistic community where the reality and hope of human potential are in action.
Our mission at AIS is to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. All AIS employees believe deeply in the potential of each student, value critical thinking (their own and students’) and know learning can be fun and exciting. AIS offers an incredible spirit of community and diversity of perspectives that come from students, families, and employees representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages.
JOB PURPOSE
Teachers at AIS are innovators and leaders who have a passion for working with students in a multicultural community and are always seeking new ways to personalize learning. With an interdisciplinary focus, AIS teachers also integrate innovative learning strategies while working with a diverse student population.
This is a full-time position teaching MYP Design (Product and Digital).
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Group Leader for Design
Start Date: August, 2025
Application Deadline: Until filled
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach MYP Design (Product and Digital) to students in Grades 6-10
- Construct learning experiences that challenge students, support the diversity of learners in each classroom and demonstrate a strong commitment to concept and project based teaching and learning.
- Pastoral expectations include the leadership of an advisory group of students in a specified grade level. This includes enthusiastic participation in an annual week long trip.
- Ensure assessments support ongoing learning and provide timely, relevant and appropriate feedback to students on formative and summative assessments.
- Demonstrate effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning.
- Keep parents informed about the learning of their children, and be proactive in communication with parents.
- Supervise Personal Projects and/or Extended Essays as part of the International Baccalaureate Programme.
- Academic responsibilities include enthusiastic participation in Professional Development, both that which is required by AIS and that which is identified by the teacher.
Ideal candidates will have experience with a range of pedagogical approaches and will be excited by the opportunity to teach a diverse student body in an inquisitive and inquiry-based environment. The ideal candidate has demonstrated effective equitable and inclusive practices within and outside the classroom. A passion for working with adolescent learners, flexible attitude, commitment to lifelong learning, and a sense of humor are essential.
REQUIREMENTS
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Master’s degree preferred)
- Product Design
- Minimum 2 years experience teaching Product Design (MYP preferable)
- Experience teaching CAD software to middle and High School students.
- Experience using and teaching CAM/CNC equipment such as Laser Cutters and 3D Printers.
- Experience using and teaching workshop equipment and machinery.
- Experience teaching the design thinking process
- Digital Design
- Minimum 2 years experience teaching Digital or Graphic Design (MYP preferable)
- Experience teaching Graphic Design software (preferably Adobe Creative Suite) to High School students
- Experience teaching the design thinking process
- A desire to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Enthusiastic about teaching within a multicultural and multilingual environment. Flexibility of approach and a collaborative style are essential.
- A commitment to equity and inclusion, inquiry and experiential-based pedagogy is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.
KEY ROLE COMPETENCIES
- Adaptability
- Builds Relationships and Rapport
- Caring
- Collaborative
- Creative and critical thinking
- Impact
- Inspiring
- Learner
- Reflective
- Safety Awareness
- Seeks Feedback
- Self-motivated
- Strong communication and organizational skills
TO BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please submit the following items through our online career site https://www.aischool.org/our-school/careers: a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.
AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
