DIRECTOR OF DESIGN-LED INNOVATION

JOB SUMMARY:

Junípero Serra High School is a Catholic college preparatory for boys. Located in San Mateo, in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, Serra’s legacy spans over 75 years of excellence in Catholic education. A rich and rigorous academic curriculum, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and an environment of support, compassion, and mutual respect are hallmarks of Serra. Serra’s faculty and staff are deeply committed to mentoring their students, providing a framework for young men to grow in faith, wisdom and service as active members and leaders in the community.

The Director of the Design-Led Innovation Program is an innovative, creative and dynamic leader charged with developing and implementing a strategic plan focused on innovation and global leadership. Both a big picture thinker and a hands-on implementer, the Director engages with students, teachers, parents, alumni, administrators and community members to drive change and new growth, cultivate innovative capabilities and promote the value of design thinking and creative problem solving. The Director must be a strategic thinker with strong communication, organization, collaborative and interpersonal skills, and have the enthusiasm and credibility to create and sustain programs both in the classroom and school. The Director leads professional development as it relates to integrating design thinking, technology and innovation into the academic program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage the Design-Led Innovation and Global Leadership Program 

• Oversee and manage the Serra Global Speaker Series 

• Teach the Creative and Advanced Solutions for the Global Good Class and the Global Leadership Seminar

• Create and develop partnerships with organizations/companies/schools both local and global

• Create and develop maker space activities in the Design Thinking Lab

• Create and develop professional development opportunities focused on design thinking, technology integration and innovation in coordination with the school’s professional development vision and plan 

• Create and develop summer school course offerings focused on design thinking, technology integration and innovation in coordination with the Director of Summer School 

• Create and develop relationships with alumni and community members in collaboration with the Alumni Director and the Director of Advancement 

• Collaborate with the Director of Information Services to support student learning and teacher professional development and efficiently manage the Design Thinking Lab & the Stinson Center for Learning and Innovation.

• Other duties as assigned by the Principal and Assistant Principal: Academics

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Preferred)

• California Teacher’s Credential Preferred

• Three years teaching experience

• Past performance that demonstrates ability, and desire, to collaborate effectively with students and faculty

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience planning, designing and delivering lessons and workshops related to design thinking, technology integration and innovation

• Creative thinking skills and the ability to offer new ideas and approaches to innovation and teaching

• Strong organizational and project management skills and strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently, and with a team, and to manage resources effectively

• Such alternative or additional qualifications as may be deemed appropriate

REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal: Academics

Status: Part Time

Salary: DOE

To apply please send email to hr@serrahs.com:

• Cover Letter & Resume

• List of references or at least 2 letters of recommendation

All employees of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history