Design Education Fellow at Colegio Nueva Granada: NuVuX, Bogotá, Colombia

NuVuX, founded by Saba Ghole SMArchS ‘07, is seeking a Design Education Fellow who is passionate about design, technology and education to join our team as an instructor at our partner school, Colegio Nueva Granada (CNG), in Bogotá, Colombia. In this role, you will join a unique, highly skilled cohort of fellows who lead programs at NuVuX’s growing network of partner schools around the world.

Why NuVuX-CNG?

Colegio Nueva Granada is a leading international K-12 school in Bogotá, Colombia that is committed to serving a diverse student population and preparing responsible global citizens. Together, NuVuX and CNG aim to expand upon CNG’s successful maker space program and work towards a visionary future with design studio-based learning embedded throughout the school. As the Design Education Fellow, you will support this vision by leading the design and implementation of studios with support and mentorship from the NuVuX team in Cambridge, MA.

What you will do:

In collaboration with CNG and the NuVuX team, you will be a key resource for students and teachers in the design and execution of design projects over the course of the school year.

  • Develop and teach studios on a wide range of topics across grade levels with the support of the NuVuX Team.

  • Guide and mentor students throughout the design process: brainstorming, researching, prototyping, fabricating, documenting, and presenting.

  • Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the CNG team, experts from a diverse range of fields, as well as local organizations and partners.

  • Support CNG teachers on the delivery of studio experiences.

All members of the team:

  • Have a passion for working with K-12 students and teachers.

  • Flourish while working collaboratively with a diverse group of people in an environment that is dynamic, critical, and wildly creative.

  • Are enthusiastic and creative makers of things.

  • Are lifelong learners who are excited about expanding their own knowledge and creativity.

About NuVuX

NuVuX is an initiative developed by NuVu to bring design, creativity and innovation to schools and organizations around the world. NuVu was founded to rigorously mentor students to develop innovative approaches to real-world problems, which we believe is an essential skill set for success beyond secondary education.  Our pedagogy is founded on the principles of the architectural studio model and centers on hands-on learning-by-doing under the guidance of experts. Through multi-disciplinary projects, we help students navigate the messiness of the creative process through collaboration, iterative design and critique.

Through NuVuX, we offer a number of programs and consulting services for educators, schools and professional organizations seeking to learn, enhance or implement a practice of innovation and creativity.  NuVuX consists of multiple components that are implemented collectively for greater impact, including: program and curriculum development, onsite experts, remote support, professional development, and an online Studio Management Platform.

How do I apply?

To apply, please send a resume, design portfolio, and letter of interest to nuvux@nuvustudio.org