Faculty Position 2023-2024 School Year, 50% FTE

Part-Time Design Teacher  

Mackintosh Academy, a co-educational independent school serving gifted students in grades K through 8th, is seeking a STEM/IB Design Teacher for the 23/24 academic year. Mackintosh Academy presents an exceptional opportunity to work with bright, dedicated, and creative students and colleagues in a highly innovative and naturally beautiful setting. We seek candidates who value the balance of intellectually challenging and creative programs with developmentally appropriate and research-based practices. Our excellent student-teacher ratios allow for individualized instruction and education of the whole child.

 Position Description:

• Lead the development and implementation of our unique STEM/Design program
• Run our Design Lab – a space that is rapidly evolving to meet the needs of our dynamic programming & student/teacher  interests
• Partner with other teachers in the creation and teaching of STEM/Design classes as part of our integrated IB program. 
• Help students build lasting understandings of the design process through direct hands-on experience and investigations.  
• Support the Middle School program as needed including frequent collaboration with colleagues, serving as a Middle School Homeroom teacher, running morning  meetings, leading service and leadership opportunities, leading Middle School electives and Friday exploration classes, participating in trips, and supporting rituals, routines, and all-school gatherings
• Additional optional opportunities to expand programming to after school classes and summer camps are available (for additional pay)  
• Participate in staff meetings, retreats, and on various committees 
• Support the overall mission of Mackintosh Academy 

Credentials:  

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred. 
• Experience teaching in a hands-on environment (maker spaces, electronics, wood working, programming) is preferred. 
• Knowledge of IB curriculums and gifted children preferred.
• Salary range: $26,500-$38,000 for 50% FTE. Our teaching scale represents lead teaching experience ranging from 1-38 years.

Application: 

Please send/email cover letter, resumé, statement of educational philosophy, and supporting materials to:  

Katie Christensen, Interim Head of School 

Mackintosh Academy, Boulder 

6717 South Boulder Road • Boulder, CO  80303 

boulder-jobs@mackboulder.com

Please no phone calls 

About Mackintosh Academy - Boulder

Mackintosh Academy - Boulder is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about Mackintosh Academy - Boulder, visit our website: http://www.mackboulder.com.

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