DESIGN EDUCATOR / SHOP MANAGER
- ON, Canada
- Regional Municipality of York, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
DownCity Design is seeking a part-time Design Educator / Shop Manager to support our programming and workshop. The Design Educator and Shop Manager is an educator, facilitator, and steward of DownCity Design's studio and shop spaces. In this role, you will co-teach alongside our team of Design Educators in DCD's design/build programs, leading groups of students through the process of designing and fabricating service projects to meet community partner needs. You will also serve as the primary caretaker of our shop, keeping tools, materials, and storage spaces organized, safe, and ready to support high-quality design education.
If you are a highly organized, hands-on individual who is passionate about the power of design education, loves working with young people, and takes pride in a well-run shop, we want you on our team!
Full position linked here.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis; we highly encourage applicants to submit applications by August 30, 2026. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio of at least 3 design and/or teaching work samples through our application portal linked here. No phone calls, please.
If you are a highly organized, hands-on individual who is passionate about the power of design education, loves working with young people, and takes pride in a well-run shop, we want you on our team!
Full position linked here.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis; we highly encourage applicants to submit applications by August 30, 2026. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio of at least 3 design and/or teaching work samples through our application portal linked here. No phone calls, please.
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Responsibilities
Co-teach design/build programs, guiding students through designing and fabricating service projects that address community partner needs. Maintain the studio and shop by organizing tools, materials, and storage spaces and keeping them safe and ready for educational use.
Requirements
The posting seeks a highly organized, hands-on person who is passionate about design education, enjoys working with young people, and takes pride in maintaining a well-run shop. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio containing at least three design and/or teaching work samples.
Skills
- Design Education
- Teaching
- Facilitation
- Workshop Management
- Shop Stewardship
- Design
- Fabrication
- Project-Based Learning
- Community Engagement
- Organization
- Tool and Materials Management
- Safety
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Categories
- Education
- Art & Design
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
Keywords
- Design Education
- Design/Build Programs
- Co-Teaching
- Workshop Facilitation
- Student Education
- Young People
- Service Projects
- Community Partners
- Design
- Fabrication
- Studio Management
- Shop Management
- Tool Organization
- Materials Management
- Storage Organization
- Shop Safety
- Portfolio