Computer Science, Technology and Digital Media Teacher

Hamilton Park Montessori School is currently recruiting for a part-time computer science, technology and digital media teacher for the 2017-18 school year.

Responsibilities

• Build curriculum and teaching Digital Life classes to 3rdth-8th The goal of technology education is that all students have the computer and multimedia skills needed to support their academic work and to provide a strong foundation for future technology use.  These include digital literacy, digital citizenship, multi-media production, design thinking, computational thinking, data visualization, etc.  Throughout, we focus on the ethical use of technology both in and outside the classroom. 
• Collaborative member of the Elementary and Middle School teams.
• Teach 1 after school technology extracurricular class

Requirements and Qualifications

A successful candidate will have experience as a computer science teacher, preferably to Middle School students; have a passion for interacting with middle school level students in and outside of the classroom; and thrive in a highly collaborative work environment that values innovation and creativity.  A sense of humor and a pitch-in, can-do attitude are highly desirable. 

Candidates must be able work collaboratively to create interesting and fun content for students in grades 3-8.  

An ideal candidate has experience with Maker spaces, hands-on technology, and is fluent in several programming languages. 

Master’s degree preferred.