Location: Surat
Grades: 7-10
Job Type: Full-time | On-site
Role Overview
We are looking for a creative and dedicated MYP Product Design Teacher to join our IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in design thinking, innovation, and technology, with the ability to guide students through the process of identifying real-world problems and creating functional, sustainable design solutions. The teacher will foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in students while developing their technical and design skills.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging Product Design lessons aligned with the IB MYP framework.
Guide students through the design cycle—inquiring, developing ideas, creating solutions, and evaluating outcomes.
Teach practical skills in design software, prototyping, and hands-on model making.
Encourage innovation, problem-solving, and the responsible use of materials and technology.
Design, assess, and evaluate formative and summative assessments as per MYP assessment criteria.
Support students in documenting their design process using digital portfolios and design journals.
Collaborate with colleagues for unit planning, interdisciplinary projects, and STEAM initiatives.
Integrate digital design tools (e.g., TinkerCAD, SketchUp, Fusion 360, or Adobe Suite) into classroom teaching.
Maintain a safe, organized, and inspiring design lab/workshop environment.
Participate in professional development, design exhibitions, and school-wide innovation programs.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with IB MYP Design curriculum or inquiry/project-based learning approaches (preferred).
Proficiency in digital design tools and an understanding of fabrication techniques (3D printing, woodworking, etc.).
Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills.
Ability to integrate sustainability and innovation into the design process.
Passion for mentoring students in creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Work Time
7:40 AM to 3:45 PM (Monday to Saturday)
How to Apply
Interested candidates can send their resume/CV to careers@fountainheadschools.org
Or fill out the online application form available on our official website.