Learning Studio Design Lead

Our Mission
Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.

Position Overview
The Learning Studio Design Lead is the pedagogical architect and steward of Milken’s Learning Studios across grades 6–12. This role advances a coherent, values-driven approach to studio-based learning that integrates design, inquiry, and creative problem‑solving across disciplines, making student thinking visible through cycles of iteration, collaboration, and meaningful creation. Working in close partnership with the Director of Educational Technology, Division Heads, Department Chairs, and the Curriculum & Integration team, the Learning Studio Design Lead ensures that studio-based learning is developmentally appropriate across grades 6–12, integrated into core academic courses, accessible to diverse learners, ethically grounded, and visible through exhibitions and public work. The Learning Studio Design Lead teaches up to two courses and is responsible for the pedagogical design, instructional use, and learning culture of designated design lab spaces. The position reports to the Director of Educational Technology.

Responsibilities
Studio-Based Learning Design (Grades 6-12)

Design and pilot studio‑based learning experiences that integrate design, inquiry, and creative problem‑solving across disciplines

Develop developmentally appropriate pathways that make student thinking visible and support diverse learners

Ensure studio experiences culminate in meaningful public work, exhibitions, or demonstrations of learning

Faculty Partnership & Instructional Coaching

Partner with teachers through co‑planning, modeling, co‑teaching, and reflective feedback

Support interdisciplinary project design aligned with core academic goals

Design and facilitate professional learning related to studio pedagogy, project‑based learning, and thoughtful integration of emerging tools

Educational Stewardship of Design Labs

Lead the pedagogical vision, instructional use, and learning culture of designated design lab spaces

Establish clear norms and safety practices that enable creative risk‑taking and responsible use of tools and materials

Align studio environments with Milken’s mission and values

Ethical Innovation & Emerging Tools

Guide faculty and students in responsible, values‑aligned use of AI and other emerging technologies

Develop shared expectations and practices that support intellectual integrity, kavod habriyot, and areivut in digital and physical spaces

Engage in ongoing professional learning and reflective practice to remain current with emerging educational technologies

Teaching & Community Engagement

Teach up to two courses aligned with school priorities and candidate expertise

Contribute to exhibitions and school‑wide programs that showcase studio learning

Participate in faculty meetings, assemblies, back‑to‑school nights, admissions events, and other community gatherings

Engage actively in the life of the school community

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in education, engineering, computer science, design, educational technology, or a related field required

Demonstrated excellence as a classroom teacher; experience with middle school students preferred

Experience coaching teachers through co‑planning, modeling, observation, feedback, and reflective practice

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot common technology issues and support students in responsible device care

Strong classroom management skills that support safe, creative, and productive studio environments

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas clearly for students, families, and colleagues

Strong project management skills, including managing multiple initiatives, setting priorities, and following through reliably

Standard On‑Campus Hours
Start: M - F by 8 AM
End: M - Th 4 PM, F 3:00 PM
All schedules are subject to change.

Salary Range
$75,000 - $95,000 annually

Benefits
For a complete overview of our benefits, please visit the Employment page on our website.

Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from the spectrum of faith, social and cultural backgrounds.

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