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.

Requirements

Preferred Candidate Profile
- Master’s/Bachelor’s 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.
- Robust 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.

Benefits

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

📌 IB Design Teacher (Hasanparthy)
🏢 Skill Stork International School
📍 Hasanparthy