IB Design Teacher (Upper School) (2027-2028)

Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) is seeking an outstanding and experienced IB Design Teacher (Upper School) for 2027-2028 school year. Reporting to the Upper School Principals, the IB Design Teacher (Upper School) delivers engaging and innovative instruction in MYP and DP Design, fostering students’ creativity, design thinking, and technical skills. The role involves planning and assessing learning, monitoring student progress, collaborating on curriculum development across the IB continuum, and contributing to student success. Opportunities may exist to undertake departmental leadership responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach IB MYP and DP Design, with the possibility of taking on the role of Head of Department.

• Plan and deliver engaging, innovative lessons that develop students' design thinking, technical skills, and creativity.

• Assess, monitor and support students' progress using a range of formative and summative assessment strategies aligned with IB criteria.

• Collaborate with colleagues to plan the written, taught and assessed Design curriculum, ensuring vertical and horizontal articulation across the MYP and DP.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Hold a valid teaching license and have at least two years of relevant teaching experience, ideally at an IB school.

• Experience as a Head of Department or IB examiner is considered an asset, as is Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) certification.

Interested candidates should email a covering letter, detailed résumé, current and expected salaries, and the names and contact information of three referees to our Human Resources Department at  View email address on tes.com .

Safety is Our First Priority

CDNIS believes that every child has the right to grow up in a healthy, safe, secure and supportive environment.  As an institution CDNIS prioritizes and promotes child protection above all else and adopts a strict zero tolerance policy towards the mistreatment or abuse of children.

CDNIS supports the International Task Force on Child Protection (ITFCP) Reports and Recommendations and we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruitment practices with specific attention to Child Protection.

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, CDNIS conducts pre-employment reference checks before confirming any appointment.  Furthermore, CDNIS requests all successful candidates to undergo criminal record checks at their local police and/or Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) in Hong Kong.

Personal data collected are for recruitment purpose only and will be used strictly in accordance with the employer's personal data policies. Please refer to the Canadian International School of Hong Kong Limited's Privacy Policy Statement at CDNIS Privacy Policy ().

Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of 24 months from the date the vacancy has been filled.