Department X Teacher Upper School

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Teacher of Interdisciplinary and Innovative Studies   Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and innovative teacher to teach two classes in Department X, two classes in a traditional department, and work collaboratively on a model of future leadership for Department X.  Department X serves to develop and foster innovative and interdisciplinary learning opportunities for teachers and students, and to allow course content to be explored beyond the domains of traditional departments.  Courses such as Startup Entrepreneurship, Psychology of Social Change, Humanities Research, Architecture, and Community Leadership have been supported in this department. The successful candidate brings vision for blending innovative and traditional pedagogy in all classes, experience teaching courses that transcend the boundaries of traditional curriculum, similar experience teaching in a traditional academic department, and dedication to working with talented and dynamic colleagues in multiple departments.   Collaboration with committed colleagues, creation of powerful learning experiences for a globally diverse student body, commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of adolescents through interpersonal relationships, setting a positive tone, and treating students as individuals within the context of a broader community are all critical components of this position.   This full-time member of the Upper School faculty teaches four sections and contributes to a large extracurricular program in areas such as Athletics, Debate, Newspaper, or Robotics, to name a few examples.  Additionally, it is understood that the successful candidate has a demonstrated commitment to working in an extraordinarily diverse and inclusive community and participating in an enriching residential program.   Cranbrook is a PK-12 school with a vibrant boarding component in grades 9-12, allowing the school to provide teachers with the opportunity to live and work on our architecturally famous 319-acre campus.  Often living and working in our residence halls, faculty engage students and support their development as members of a shared community.  Eagerness to live among students, and to engage them in the evenings and on the weekends as a part of an exciting residential program, is considered significantly beneficial.   The campus also hosts a Graduate Academy of Art, a Science Museum, and an Art Museum, which together comprise the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..  The art and architecture that shape the campus are designed to complement the surrounding natural environment, making for a truly stunning campus.  The campus is located about 10 miles north of Detroit.  For more, please visit our website: ****, and take an aerial tour of the campus .   Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer contribution.   Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae or résumé, a completed Faculty Application, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statement of educational philosophy relative to this position, and two or three letters of recommendation with contact information to Cranbrook HR – Upper School Teacher for Department X, P.O. Box 801, Bloomfield Hills, MI  48303, or ****, or email **** .   This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree with a Master’s Degree preferred. Substantial experience and enthusiasm for teaching and working with adolescents and excellent communication skills are expected for all teachers.  ,@type:JobPosting,responsibilities:This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree with a Master’s Degree preferred. Substantial experience and enthusiasm for teaching and working with adolescents and excellent communication skills are expected for all teachers.  ,validThrough:2022-04-27T04:00:00Z,title:Department X Teacher (Upper School),datePosted:2022-02-25T18:10:13Z}

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