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DESIGN EDUCATOR / SHOP MANAGER

@ DownCity Design

York, Ontario

Part-time
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Overview

DownCity Design is hiring a part-time Design Educator / Shop Manager to co-teach design/build programs with students and to keep the studio and shop organized, safe and ready for use. The work combines hands-on teaching of students through designing and fabricating community service projects with primary care of the shop's tools, materials and storage. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, with a target of August 30, 2026, and a resume, cover letter and portfolio of at least three work samples are required.

Responsibilities:

  • Co-teach students in design/build programs
  • Lead groups through designing and fabricating service projects
  • Serve as primary caretaker of the shop
  • Keep tools, materials and storage safe and organized

Requirements summary:

  • Highly organized and hands-on
  • Passion for design education
  • Enjoys working with young people
  • Pride in a well-run shop
  • Portfolio of at least 3 design and/or teaching work samples
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2026-11-14
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Job details

DepartmentEducation
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingClient sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low

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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.

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