Far Brook School - Woodworking/Design Thinking Teacher

 
 

Position Title: Woodworking/Design Thinking Teacher 

Organization: Far Brook School 

Location: 52 Great Hills Road, Short Hills, NJ

Website: www.farbrookschool.org

Send resume and cover letter to: employment@farbrook.org 

Far Brook School is seeking a dynamic and experienced Leave Replacement Teacher to teach woodworking and design thinking October 2022 - January 2023.  Working in a large and well-equipped shop, this teacher will teach woodworking and design thinking. The successful candidate will show flexibility and creativity and be able to work collaboratively while making  cross-curricular connections with different disciplines, grade levels, and divisions.  

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Understand and support the Far Brook School Statement of Purpose and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice

  • Teach basic woodworking to Nursery through 8th Grade in a well equipped classroom using a variety of hand tools

  • Demonstrate, facilitate and mentor students in practical and artistic woodworking skills

  • Actively engage students in curriculum through varied and differentiated instruction 

  • Incorporate technology, digital art and new media into studio and lessons 

  • Commitment to collaborative and innovative teaching styles

  • Communicate and uphold the strictest safety standards  

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art or Education with demonstrated proficiency in woodworking and design

  • Proficient using hand and power tools

  • Experience using and teaching digital design tools, including TinkerCAD, 3D printing, and Laser Cutting

  • Familiarity with GSuite for Education

  • Ability to manage all aspects of a Woodworking studio, including equipment, materials, and budget  

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting  

  • Experience with differentiated instruction  

Mike Schloff