North Carolina State University · 1 week ago
Temporary Design Lab for K-12 Education Weekend Workshop Instructor
Raleigh, NC
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expNorth Carolina State University is hiring temporary, part-time workshop instructors for their Design Lab for K-12 Education. The role involves teaching workshops that introduce students to design thinking and the design process, while engaging them in problem-solving through design challenges.
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Responsibilities
Attending planning meetings with Design Lab staff and program facilitators as needed
Planning & Developing, and Implementing Workshops that:
Introduce students to design thinking and the design process through challenge-based activities that address the experience of environments, objects, and communication
Engage students in the critical evaluation of the designed world
Guide students in identifying real-world problems that they can help solve through design
Integrate content and skills from a variety of school subject areas in the solution of design challenges to demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of problem solving in design
Guide students through a design review
If applicable, acquaint students with design precedents (environments, objects, and communication) and how design addresses the physical, cognitive, social/cultural, and/or technological demands of context
If applicable, acculturate students to the studio environment and its collaborative and evaluative practices
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have 1-2 years experience teaching or working with high school and middle school aged students
Graduate of an NC State College of Design Graduate Program
Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
A high degree of initiative and aptitude to work collaboratively as well as independently
Ability to take and follow direction, while also having a creative eye for improvements
Ability and willingness to be flexible and adapt to work changes
Valid NC Driver's License required
Preferred
Experience and demonstrated success planning and implementing design projects
Strong classroom management skills
Excellent communication skills
Experience with photo documentation (of projects and events)
Interest in design education for K-12 students
Benefits
Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
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Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Childcare discounts
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North Carolina State University
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