About the role
About the Position
The Designer in Residence will work with students across all age ranges on our campus in formal classroom settings and informal makerspace times. In addition, this candidate will partner with the Innovation Space Director to design a designated area in the Innovation Space to be a hub for the DIR’s content area of focus. The DIR will also be invited to consult with departments on campus that may benefit from their expertise.
We seek a candidate who has a high degree of expertise and is a strong communicator. The person will be enthusiastic, dedicated, and excited to share their knowledge with young students. You should work best in a collaborative environment where you can help bring ideas to life. The ideal candidate will have a programmatic vision that they can articulate.
Hours:
This unpaid internship is for 10-20 hours/week. The Intern will commit 10 to 15 hours per week on our campus. Ideally, the DIR will be prepared to pivot to a remote learning environment if needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work in partnership with the Innovation Space Director to create an original design curriculum built around the DIR’s specialty
- Co-teach classes and lead small groups of students through project-based learning Attend relevant department and grade-level meetings
- Provide consultation to departments that could benefit from the DIR’s expertise.
- Work within the Design Thinking model and LFCDS design scope and sequence and New Literacies goals
Qualifications and Skills:
- Expertise in a design area
- Past experience working with children preferred
- Flexibility and adaptability with a client-centered approach to work
- Comfort level with working and teaching through the lens of design thinking.
Mission Statement:
Through inspired teaching and partnership with families, Lake Forest Country Day School nurtures a love of learning a builds a foundation of strong character, preparing students to navigate their path with purpose.
Core Beliefs:
Childhood is Championed, Community is our Core, Curiosity is a Gift, We Aim High
To apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to greg.mcdonough@lfcds.org with the email heading “Design Internship”.
Lake Forest Country Day School seeks and embraces diversity among our faculty, staff, and student body. LFCDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, religion, marital status, disability, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, order of protection status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.