IB MYP Design Teacher (Product & Digital Design)

About Lumio:Lumio Private School is a non-profit international institution located in Cyprus, founded in 2024. Our straightforward vision is to foster happiness in children as they learn together. We are developing a dynamic learning community on a modern campus near Paphos, designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.We take pride in offering:Contemporary classroomsAdvanced science and IT laboratoriesDedicated spaces for arts and performanceComprehensive sports facilities and extracurricular activitiesThe Role:We are looking for a Design Teacher who can proficiently teach both Product Design and Digital Design within the IB MYP framework, ideally through a cohesive and integrated approach. The perfect candidate will have a strong grounding in design thinking as a clear, instructive process that students can readily grasp.This role goes beyond merely delivering a set curriculum. We seek an educator who perceives design as a journey—integrating digital concepts, physical prototyping, systems thinking, and iterative processes—and who can guide students through significant, real-world design challenges. Comfort with ambiguity and open-ended problems is essential, along with the ability to balance creative freedom with intentional guidance.While prior knowledge of the IB MYP Design framework is beneficial, we are not exclusively seeking a certified IB Design educator. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate robust design thinking, practical technical skills, and the capacity to merge digital and physical design practices within the classroom. Experience in Product Design, Digital Design, or a closely related field is highly valued.Key responsibilities:Create, implement, and assess high-quality, inquiry-based Design lessons aligned with IB MYP Design objectives and assessment criteria.Develop authentic and engaging inquiry units that integrate Digital Design and Product Design with conceptual understanding and relevant global contexts.Guide students through the MYP Design Cycle, promoting experimentation, problem-solving, iteration, and reflective practices.Support students in cultivating and applying design thinking, technical skills, and systems thinking through meaningful, real-world design projects.Provide timely and constructive feedback to enhance student progress, independence, and developing design literacy, emphasizing formative feedback that encourages iteration rather than simply final results.Foster a safe, organized, and stimulating learning environment that values process, experimentation, and student creations.Utilize tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in design and prototyping, ensuring safe, purposeful, and well-managed hands-on learning experiences.Effectively oversee long-term, project-based learning, scaffolding complex design processes without overly directing student outcomes.Maintain thorough documentation, assessment records, and reporting in line with IB expectations and school procedures.Create opportunities for exhibitions, showcases, and project presentations that display student learning and design accomplishments.Collaborate with colleagues to promote interdisciplinary learning, STEM initiatives, and school-wide projects.Engage in IB training, professional development, and ongoing curriculum planning.Adhere to school policies, ensure student well-being, and embody the school’s values and mission.Teaching & Learning Approach:Design learning experiences that foster inquiry, experimentation, reflection, and iteration.Assist students in managing open-ended, long-term design projects, guiding them in planning, testing, refining, and evaluating their work.Differentiating instruction to cater to diverse abilities, interests, and learning styles, ensuring inclusive access to open-ended design challenges.Encourage independence, responsibility, and accountability in student learning.Apply via the WhatSchool platform.