Elementary Design Teacher

About Invent Learning Hub 

Invent Learning Hub is an innovative new approach to traditional public education. In the fall of 2019,  we will open our doors to 150 elementary students who will be a part of our experience-driven  curriculum. Through our Design Thinking and Pathways courses, students will learn the skills and  mindsets needed for livable wage careers in the 21st century. These programs, combined with our  rigorous math and ELA curriculum will put our students on a path for success that they will carry on  past their days at ILH.  

What We Value & Believe 

Invent Learning Hub welcomes all candidates who believe that each child, no matter his or her  circumstance, has the ability to meet and exceed expectations. We believe that classroom teachers are  the biggest factor in the success of a school and in the lives of our students. Our goal is to provide an  environment that supports our staff, while maintaining high expectations for professionalism and rigor.  We are building an educational environment where joy, challenge, and innovation intersect. We believe  the cycle of generational poverty can be broken, and we believe it begins with us.  

Who We Seek 

We are seeking a diverse, innovative, and inspiring set of classroom leaders that can balance the struggle  of a rigorous curriculum with the passion for learning we hope to instill in our students. We believe that  when interacting with students, staff, and our community, every staff member should model our core  values: Human Centered, Collaboration, Professionalism, and High Expectations. 

Responsibilities 

The Invent Learning Hub Design Thinking Teacher role includes (but is not limited to): • Developing and executing community-based Design Thinking challenges that will foster creativity and  innovation in our students. 

• Establishing an exemplary classroom culture that is built on a human-centered respect for all. • Show understanding and mastery of STEM content and principles and creatively use your understanding to push the thinking of your students. 
• Internalizing and delivering well-organized and rigorous lessons that ensures all students are meeting their academic goals.
• Tracking and closely monitoring student progress on Design Thinking mindsets and skills. • Building trust and community through leading weekly mentor groups focusing on developing social and emotional skills and supporting the SEL needs of our students.
• Maintaining timely and frequent communication with parents and stakeholders building meaningful relationships with all involved in the success of our students.
• Collaborating with team members to develop and maintain a school culture that focuses on human centered solutions and support for every member of the team through weekly staff SEL circles. • Ensuring all interactions with staff, students, parents, and stakeholders exhibit your commitment to professionalism and human-centeredness.  
• Supporting student recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities as needed

Required Education, Credentials, & Experience 

• A Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Indiana teaching license
• At least two years of experience teaching or leading a STEM program
• At least two years of experience teaching or leading in an urban school preferred • Perseverance to work in a startup environment
• Passion for working with a diverse student body and community.
• Optimism, resilience, open-mindedness, and creativity try new things, fail, but maintain a relentless drive to improve your practice.

ILH is committed to hiring a diverse team and encourages candidates from all backgrounds and sexual  orientation to apply. ILH is an equal opportunity employer. 

Invent Learning Hub 

1849 E. Pleasant Run Parkway S Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46203 

317-503-0265 

www.inventlearning.org 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to  successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable  individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone,  to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision  aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible  tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical  agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the  floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while  performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals  with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on  field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The Classroom  Teacher usually works in standards classrooms, but will frequently be required to complete tasks in a wide  variety of locations within the school campus. The Classroom Teacher works a standard workweek, but  additionally may work evenings, weekends, and any additional hours necessary to accommodate activities such  as committees, fundraisers, public meetings, and representing the organization at public events.  

Compensation 

Invent Learning Hub provides competitive salaries and benefits that are commensurate with years of experience.