Qureos Mentor

Carrollwood Day School

<p></p><div><div><div><p><i>2026-2027 School Year<br>
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Carrollwood Day School is seeking a dynamic educator to join our middle school design/arts departments.
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Well-qualified candidates will demonstrate a passion for design/arts instruction, strong communication skills,
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eagerness to work within a team, and a commitment to continual professional development. The ideal
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candidate will also easily form meaningful connections with middle school-aged students throughout their
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academic journey.
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Carrollwood Day School (http://www.carrollwooddayschool.org) is an innovative International Baccalaureate
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(IB) independent school located in North Tampa, FL. Since the inception of CDS in 1982, we have prided
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ourselves on being a community of learners. We have grown from a preschool into a comprehensive program
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serving more than 1200 students from age two through 12th grade. Carrollwood Day School stands out as a
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leader in its commitment to educating the whole child and is recognized nationally for its academic excellence
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and its school-wide emphasis on character development. Outside the classroom, our students are engaged in
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a multitude of athletics, arts, and extra-curricular programs. In short, we have PATRIOT PRIDE in everything
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we do at CDS.
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The vision of Carrollwood Day School is to build a community prepared and inspired to better the world. As an
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IB World School, we cultivate principled entrepreneurial thinkers for a global society by enriching the mind,
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strengthening the character, and inspiring the passions of our community.
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Carrollwood Day School embraces and celebrates the rich diversity of our students, employees, and families
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from all backgrounds. As an International Baccalaureate continuum school, CDS strives to create a supportive
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and inclusive learning environment where each person is valued. We work to intentionally develop
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cross-cultural competency and appreciation of differences within all constituents. We value the influence of a
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wide range of experiences and perspectives in our classrooms, relationships, and interactions as we prepare
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our students to contribute to a diverse and interconnected world.
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Carrollwood Day School is one of only 36 independent schools in the United States to offer the full
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curriculum/continuum of IB programmes from early childhood through college prep (PYP, MYP, and DP). In
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2019, CDS was honored to become one of only 15 U.S. schools to earn membership in the Cum Laude
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Society and also offer an International Baccalaureate education. In 2022, CDS was welcomed into the
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prestigious Round Square organization. In 2023, CDS was awarded the Florida and National School of
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Character Designation for the second time.
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Understanding that a team of talented, supported, and growth-minded teachers is what leads to student
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success, the first pillar of our strategic plan is to become the destination school for exceptional educators in the
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Tampa Bay region. Want to join our team and better the world?
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<b>The Position of Middle School Design/Graphic Design Teacher:
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As a cooperative member of the Design Technology Department and Middle School team, develop and teach
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Middle School design tech/graphic design to students from grades 6 through 8. Provide an educational
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atmosphere where students are inspired to fulfill their potential for intellectual and character growth.<br>
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<b>Essential Job Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Actively support and advance the vision and mission of Carrollwood Day School
</li><li>Teach developmentally appropriate Middle School Graphic Design/Design Tech classes, ensuring that
</li></ul><p>taught content and skills align with the expectations of a rich, college prep curriculum and the
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expectations of the IB MYP programme. Graphic Design class includes topics such as web
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design/curating, branding and marketing using tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Design
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technology classes could include topics such as game design, rocketry, laser cutting, robotics and
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programming.
</p><ul><li>Sponsor the Middle School VEX Robotics team or First Robotics Competition
</li><li>In collaboration with the Department Chair, IB Coordinators, and colleagues, adapt material and
</li></ul><p>methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and unit &amp; lesson plans that guide and challenge
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students
</p><ul><li>Establish and maintain student behavior standards needed to achieve a positive classroom
</li></ul>environment; demonstrate strong classroom management skills to maintain a respectful learning
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environment that ensures high levels of learning for all students
<ul><li>Model and foster a love of graphic arts/design and its application in real-world situations
</li><li>Serve as an active member of the advisory program; utilize the established CDS advisory program
</li><li>Lead an extracurricular club to increase student engagement
</li><li>Using MYP rubrics, assess and document each student&rsquo;s performance/progress both formally and
</li></ul><div>informally to meet the School's standards
<ul><li>Provide consistent and regular feedback to students and their parents through the school&rsquo;s LMS,
</li></ul></div><div>report cards, and anecdotal comments
<ul><li>Be an active member of the design department, the Middle School team, and the greater CDS
</li></ul></div><div>community
<ul><li>Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas
</li><li>Partner and cooperate with learning specialists and counselors to identify and assess student needs
</li></ul></div><div>and help students solve learning, health, and attitude challenges
<ul><li>Maintain subject matter expertise and professional competence by attending faculty development
</li></ul></div><div>programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional development opportunities.
<ul><li>Incorporate 21st-century teaching skills into the curriculum and integrate appropriate educational
</li></ul></div><div>technology using school issued Chromebooks
<ul><li>Model and foster non-discriminatory practices and a global mindset
</li><li>Serve as a mentor and advocate for your students and advisees; be available throughout the school
</li></ul></div><div>day
<ul><li>Be a role model of integrity and professionalism
</li><li>Be a team player; cheerfully participate in and/or assist with pick-up and drop-off, lunch duty,
</li></ul></div><p>assemblies, field trips, Back to School Night, school dances, and other duties and routines regularly
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part of a PK-12 independent school environment
</p><ul><li>Maintain regular and punctual attendance requirements, including attending division and other school
</li></ul>meetings, professional days, graduation, and other required events
<ul><li>Adhere to School policies as described in the Employee Handbook and other materials<br>
</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes Needed for Success:
</b> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a field related to Science, Design, Computer Science, or Information Technology;
</p><div>master&rsquo;s degree preferred.
<ul><li>Three years of teaching at the middle school level, or equivalent professional career experience is
</li></ul></div><div>strongly preferred.
<ul><li>The ideal candidate will have experience with Photoshop,Illustrator, and other graphic arts/design
</li></ul></div><div>programs
<ul><li>Preferred: Experience with the IB Programme
</li><li>Preferred: Experience in an independent school
</li><li>Preferred: Interest in interacting with students outside of the classroom through athletics or after school
</li></ul></div><p>enrichments<br>
</p></div></div><div><div><div><ul><li>Strong graphic design fluency; the ability and willingness to confidently teach graphic design subjects
</li></ul></div><div>across the middle school curriculum
<ul><li>Demonstrate a passion for graphic design and the ability to inspire and foster a love of it with
</li></ul></div><div>adolescents
<ul><li>Have or complete within one year the Category One training with the IB; may be required to do training
</li></ul></div><div>over the summer. CDS pays for the cost of the training
<ul><li>Demonstrate a natural affinity for working with middle school-aged children
</li><li>Strong understanding of the academic, social, and emotional development of middle school-aged
</li></ul></div><div>children
<ul><li>Strong collaborative skills and eagerness to work with colleagues
</li><li>Strong proficiency in the Google suite of products (docs, sheets, drive, etc.)
</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
</li><li>Have an interest in engaging with the greater CDS community beyond the traditional school day
</li><li>A high degree of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct both in and outside of school
</li><li>Ability, willingness, and judgment to interact and communicate effectively and positively with all
</li></ul></div><div>constituents in a school environment
<ul><li>Comfortable with ambiguity and change inherent in a school environment; willingness to adapt and pivot
</li></ul></div><div>as needed
<ul><li>Enthusiasm and commitment to the vision and mission of the School<br>
</li></ul></div><p>Compensation includes a comprehensive employee benefits package; CDS offers a competitive salary
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commensurate with background and experience.
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Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to Lindsay Bowman, Head of Middle School,
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at lbowman@cdspatriots.org.</p></div></div></div>

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

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