Middle School Design Tech/Graphic Design Teacher (2026/2027 School Year)

2026-2027 School Year Carrollwood Day School is seeking a dynamic educator to join our middle school design/arts departments. Well-qualified candidates will demonstrate a passion for design/arts instruction, strong communication skills, eagerness to work within a team, and a commitment to continual professional development. The ideal candidate will also easily form meaningful connections with middle school-aged students throughout their academic journey. Carrollwood Day School (http://www.carrollwooddayschool.org) is an innovative International Baccalaureate (IB) independent school located in North Tampa, FL. Since the inception of CDS in 1982, we have prided ourselves on being a community of learners. We have grown from a preschool into a comprehensive program serving more than 1200 students from age two through 12th grade. Carrollwood Day School stands out as a leader in its commitment to educating the whole child and is recognized nationally for its academic excellence and its school-wide emphasis on character development. Outside the classroom, our students are engaged in a multitude of athletics, arts, and extra-curricular programs. In short, we have

PATRIOT PRIDE

in everything we do at CDS. The vision of Carrollwood Day School is to build a community prepared and inspired to better the world. As an IB World School, we cultivate principled entrepreneurial thinkers for a global society by enriching the mind, strengthening the character, and inspiring the passions of our community. Carrollwood Day School embraces and celebrates the rich diversity of our students, employees, and families from all backgrounds. As an International Baccalaureate continuum school, CDS strives to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where each person is valued. We work to intentionally develop cross-cultural competency and appreciation of differences within all constituents. We value the influence of a wide range of experiences and perspectives in our classrooms, relationships, and interactions as we prepare our students to contribute to a diverse and interconnected world. Carrollwood Day School is one of only 36 independent schools in the United States to offer the full curriculum/continuum of IB programmes from early childhood through college prep (PYP, MYP, and DP). In 2019, CDS was honored to become one of only 15 U.S. schools to earn membership in the Cum Laude Society and also offer an International Baccalaureate education. In 2022, CDS was welcomed into the prestigious Round Square organization. In 2023, CDS was awarded the Florida and National School of Character Designation for the second time. Understanding that a team of talented, supported, and growth-minded teachers is what leads to student success, the first pillar of our strategic plan is to become the destination school for exceptional educators in the Tampa Bay region. Want to join our team and better the world?

The Position of Middle School Design/Graphic Design Teacher:

As a cooperative member of the Design Technology Department and Middle School team, develop and teach Middle School design tech/graphic design to students from grades 6 through 8. Provide an educational atmosphere where students are inspired to fulfill their potential for intellectual and character growth.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Actively support and advance the vision and mission of Carrollwood Day School Teach developmentally appropriate Middle School Graphic Design/Design Tech classes, ensuring that taught content and skills align with the expectations of a rich, college prep curriculum and the expectations of the IB MYP programme. Graphic Design class includes topics such as web design/curating, branding and marketing using tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Design technology classes could include topics such as game design, rocketry, laser cutting, robotics and programming. Sponsor the Middle School VEX Robotics team or First Robotics Competition In collaboration with the Department Chair, IB Coordinators, and colleagues, adapt material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and unit & lesson plans that guide and challenge students Establish and maintain student behavior standards needed to achieve a positive classroom environment; demonstrate strong classroom management skills to maintain a respectful learning environment that ensures high levels of learning for all students Model and foster a love of graphic arts/design and its application in real-world situations Serve as an active member of the advisory program; utilize the established CDS advisory program Lead an extracurricular club to increase student engagement Using MYP rubrics, assess and document each student's performance/progress both formally and informally to meet the School's standards Provide consistent and regular feedback to students and their parents through the school's LMS, report cards, and anecdotal comments Be an active member of the design department, the Middle School team, and the greater CDS community Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas Partner and cooperate with learning specialists and counselors to identify and assess student needs and help students solve learning, health, and attitude challenges Maintain subject matter expertise and professional competence by attending faculty development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional development opportunities. Incorporate 21st-century teaching skills into the curriculum and integrate appropriate educational technology using school issued Chromebooks Model and foster non-discriminatory practices and a global mindset Serve as a mentor and advocate for your students and advisees; be available throughout the school day Be a role model of integrity and professionalism Be a team player; cheerfully participate in and/or assist with pick-up and drop-off, lunch duty, assemblies, field trips, Back to School Night, school dances, and other duties and routines regularly part of a PK-12 independent school environment Maintain regular and punctual attendance requirements, including attending division and other school meetings, professional days, graduation, and other required events Adhere to School policies as described in the Employee Handbook and other materials Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes Needed for

Success:

Bachelor's degree in a field related to Science, Design, Computer Science, or Information Technology; master's degree preferred. Three years of teaching at the middle school level, or equivalent professional career experience is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience with Photoshop,Illustrator, and other graphic arts/design programs

Preferred:

Experience with the

IB Programme Preferred:

Experience in an independent school

Preferred:

Interest in interacting with students outside of the classroom through athletics or after school enrichments Strong graphic design fluency; the ability and willingness to confidently teach graphic design subjects across the middle school curriculum Demonstrate a passion for graphic design and the ability to inspire and foster a love of it with adolescents Have or complete within one year the Category One training with the IB; may be required to do training over the summer. CDS pays for the cost of the training Demonstrate a natural affinity for working with middle school-aged children Strong understanding of the academic, social, and emotional development of middle school-aged children Strong collaborative skills and eagerness to work with colleagues Strong proficiency in the Google suite of products (docs, sheets, drive, etc.) Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills Have an interest in engaging with the greater CDS community beyond the traditional school day A high degree of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct both in and outside of school Ability, willingness, and judgment to interact and communicate effectively and positively with all constituents in a school environment Comfortable with ambiguity and change inherent in a school environment; willingness to adapt and pivot as needed Enthusiasm and commitment to the vision and mission of the School Compensation includes a comprehensive employee benefits package; CDS offers a competitive salary commensurate with background and experience. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to Lindsay Bowman, Head of Middle School, at lbowman@cdspatriots.org.