Design & Woodshop Teacher

Design & Woodshop Teacher at Harbor Day School Print Application Deadline 8/24/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 4/28/2026 Contact Hilary Hickok 949-640-1410 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $75,000 - $100,000 Annually Length of Work Year 10 Months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Harbor Day School seeks a creative and organized Design & Woodshop Teacher to lead our hands-on program for students in Kindergarten through 4th grade and 7th grade. This role blends traditional woodworking, material exploration, and design thinking in a structured, safe, and engaging environment.

Core Responsibilities Curriculum Development:

Design and deliver a scaffolded, age-appropriate curriculum that builds technical skills, spatial reasoning, and design literacy.

Instruction:

Teach core design principles—ideation, prototyping, and iteration—using a wide range of materials (wood, cardboard, adhesives, etc.).

Shop Management:

Maintain a productive, orderly, and safe workshop environment. Enforce safety protocols consistently.

Project Continuity:

Effectively track and manage multiple in-progress projects across different grade levels and class sections.

School Community:

Collaborate with classroom teachers, participate in faculty meetings, and fulfill campus supervisory duties (e.g., recess/lunch). This role requires high energy and excellent organizational skills. You will manage frequent transitions between groups: K-4: Taught in half-class groups (approx. 10-11 students). 7th

Grade:

Taught in full-class groups (16-18 students).

Pacing:

You must be able to maintain project continuity across multiple 30-50 minute sessions and handle rapid transitions between diverse age groups.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Design, Art Education, Architecture, Engineering, Woodworking, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Experience:

Proven ability to manage a classroom and work with children or adolescents in an educational setting.

Skills:

Exceptional classroom management, strong interpersonal communication, and a collaborative spirit.

Mindset:

Genuine enthusiasm for working with students from early childhood through early adolescence.

Compensation & Benefits Salary:

$75,000-$100,000 Requirements / Qualifications Resume & Cover Letter Requirements / Qualifications Resume & Cover Letter Comments and Other Information Please send your resume & cover letter to Hilary Hickok at jobs@harborday.org Comments and Other Information Please send your resume & cover letter to Hilary Hickok at jobs@harborday.org CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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