IB Design Teacher

Role & responsibilities

• Teach IB MYP Design and IB DP Design Technology with a strong focus on product design and physical design solutions.
  
• Develop students design thinking, creativity, innovation, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving skills.
  
• Guide students through the complete design cycle, including research, analysis, ideation, design development, prototyping, testing, evaluation, and refinement.
  
• Teach product design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, mechanisms, structures, ergonomics, sustainability, and functional design.
  
• Plan and conduct practical design sessions involving sketching, model-making, prototyping, fabrication, experimentation, and testing.
  
• Guide students in identifying real-world problems and developing innovative, functional, and user-centred product solutions.
  
• Teach students how to develop design specifications, generate and evaluate design ideas, create prototypes, and refine products based on testing and feedback.
  
• Develop concept-driven and inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with IB principles and approaches to teaching and learning.
  
• Prepare students for IB MYP and DP assessments, including design projects, portfolios, investigations, and internal assessment requirements.
  
• Design meaningful assessments, product-development projects, design challenges, practical tasks, and real-world applications.
  
• Provide regular feedback and use assessment data to support student progress and improve design outcomes.
  
• Encourage participation in design competitions, innovation challenges, exhibitions, maker activities, and interdisciplinary projects.
  
• Integrate sustainability, responsible material selection, environmental considerations, ethics, and real-world applications into product design.
  
• Support students in developing independent research, communication, collaboration, reflection, and project-management skills.
  
• Maintain effective design studio/workshop practices, including safe and responsible use of tools, equipment, machinery, and materials.
  
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, interdisciplinary learning, and project-based initiatives.
  
• Participate in departmental meetings, professional development, school events, exhibitions, and academic initiatives.
  
• Maintain accurate academic records, assessment documentation, student portfolios, design journals, and curriculum-related documentation.
  

Preferred candidate profile

• Masters/Bachelors Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Design Technology, Engineering, Architecture, or a relevant discipline.
  
• B.Ed. preferred/required as per applicable requirements.
  
• Minimum 5–7+ years of relevant teaching or professional experience, preferably in IB schools.
  
• Strong knowledge of IB MYP Design and/or IB DP Design Technology.
  
• Strong background in product design, industrial design, design technology, or related practical design disciplines.
  
• Strong understanding of the design cycle, product development, prototyping, materials, manufacturing processes, and functional design.
  
• Hands-on experience with materials such as wood, plastics, metals, textiles, composites, or other suitable product-design materials.
  
• Practical knowledge of model-making, prototyping, fabrication, workshop practices, and product testing.
  
• Knowledge of mechanisms, structures, ergonomics, sustainability, and material selection will be an advantage.
  
• Experience with CAD, 3D modelling, 3D printing, laser cutting, or digital fabrication will be an advantage, but the primary focus should be on physical product design.
  
• Experience with inquiry-based, concept-driven, project-based, and experiential learning.
  
• Ability to design and facilitate authentic product-development projects and real-world design challenges.
  
• Strong understanding of IB assessment practices, criteria, and documentation requirements.
  
• Experience with IB MYP assessment criteria and/or DP Design Technology assessment frameworks will be an advantage.
  
• Strong classroom management, communication, collaboration, and student-engagement skills.
  
• Ability to mentor students through long-term product design projects from research and ideation through prototyping, testing, evaluation, and refinement.
  
• Candidates with IB teaching experience or relevant IB Design/Design Technology training will be preferred.
  

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and expertise
  
• Opportunity to work in a well-established IB Programme
  
• Supportive academic leadership and structured teaching environment
  
• Professional growth and long-term career development opportunities
  

Why Join Skill Stork International School?

• Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking International school that emphasizes future-ready skills, innovation, creativity, and technology integration
  
• Strong focus on design thinking, product development, innovation, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary education
  
• A collaborative and professional work culture that values teacher growth and reflective practice
  
• Continuous professional development opportunities in emerging design technologies and pedagogies
  
• Supportive leadership that encourages creativity, initiative, and pedagogical excellence
  
• Well-equipped infrastructure and resources to implement modern product design, fabrication, and project-based learning practices
  
• A child-centric environment committed to holistic development and 21st-century skills