Middle School Creative Design and Innovation Teacher

Dipont Huayao Collegiate School Kunshan is seeking a Middle School Creative Design and Innovation Teacher to join its diverse, enthusiastic and highly supportive community of teachers, working in a beautifully appointed and state of the art campus.

The Middle School Creative Design & Innovation (CDI) teacher leads an applied and integrated skills and subject program that spans multiple disciplines such as the arts, science, mathematics, engineering, and computer science. Scholars learn design thinking and other skills through authentic Project Based Learning (PBL) experiences including: architecture (Grade 7,) digital design (Grade 8,) and product design (Grade 9.) The process begins with a driving question. It is followed by a general introduction to the background of the problem related to the theme. It culminates with using tools from the design discipline to solve the problem. Scholars are assessed on their use and application of 21st century skills such as: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, problem solving and independent learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver design thinking and innovation lessons integrating robotics, programming, 3D design, and AR/VR.
• Teach students how to design, build, and program robotic systems using platforms such as LEGO Mindstorms, VEX Robotics, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi.
• Utilize tools like CAD software, 3D printers, and AR/VR platforms to create immersive and engaging learning experiences.
• Introduce students to coding concepts (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or block-based coding) to control robots, create interactive designs, and build AR/VR applications.
• Foster an inclusive environment where students feel empowered to experiment, take risks, and embrace failure as part of the learning process.
• Lead or support robotics clubs, coding competitions, hackathons, and design showcases.
• Encourage student participation in national and international robotics and innovation competitions.

Salary and benefits

• Highly competitive salary levels
• High quality housing
• Annual return airfare for employee and dependents
• Medical insurance for employee and dependents
• Full tuition support for employees with school-age children

About you

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated interest in student development and optimism for students’ ability to learn and grow
• Ability to learn and apply local Chinese educational standards as well as new technologies
• Interest in and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to collaborate, establish rapport and communicate in a Dual Language Immersion environment

To submit an application, please click here.   

For further information, please contact emily.wang@dipont.com.

School website: https://www.dipont-hc.com/

*We are committed to a thorough and complete check of the credentials of all those employed to work with children in our organization.