MYP Product Design

Fountainhead School (FS); Surat; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountainhead School invites a creative MYP Product Design Teacher to join its IB Middle Years Programme team in Surat. You will guide students through the design cycle, foster curiosity, and help them create sustainable design solutions using digital tools and hands-on prototyping.

The ideal candidate holds a design-related degree and experience with IB MYP or inquiry-based learning, and is skilled in design software such as TinkerCAD, SketchUp, Fusion 360, and the Adobe suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with IB MYP Design curriculum or inquiry/project-based learning (preferred).
• Proficiency in digital design tools and 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver 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 responsible use of materials and technology.
• Design, assess, and evaluate formative and summative assessments as per MYP 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.

Skills

Design thinking

Student mentoring

Creativity

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Design/Engineering

Tools

TinkerCAD

SketchUp

Fusion 360

Adobe Suite

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Details

Location: Surat

Grades: 7-10

Job Type: Full-time | On-site

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)