Collaborator: Project-Based Educator & Mentor

Institute for Applied Tinkering; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Retirement match 4%

Job summary

Brightworks in San Francisco seeks world-class Educators (Collaborators) to co-create a project-based, inquiry-driven curriculum for the upcoming school year. You will lead a small cohort of 10–14 students, balancing the creative freedom of a designer with the rigorous project management of a mentor.

You will architect the student experience, designing interdisciplinary, real-world projects, and documenting growth through weekly parent communications and student-led portfolios.

Qualifications

• Experience with progressive, inquiry-based education and student agency.
• Background screenings and compliance training required.
• CPR/First Aid certification and TB testing required.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Ability to lift 45 lbs and travel for off-site learning.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum co-creation: Designing interdisciplinary, real-world projects based on student interests.
• Accountability & Mentorship: Setting high standards for independent study and pacing complex projects.
• Narrative Assessment: Documenting the learning journey through weekly parent communications and student-led portfolios.
• Equity in Action: Engaging in anti-racist, gender-inclusive and welcoming environment practices.

Skills

Curriculum Co-Creation

Mentorship

Narrative Communication

Equity & Inclusion

Project Management

Reflective Practice

Adaptability

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Brightworks in San Francisco seeks world-class Educators (Collaborators) to co-create a project-based, inquiry-driven curriculum for the upcoming school year. You will lead a small cohort of 10–14 students, balancing the creative freedom of a designer with the rigorous project management of a mentor.

You will architect the student experience, designing interdisciplinary, real-world projects, and documenting growth through weekly parent communications and student-led portfolios.