Educational Technologist

Educational Technologist, K-8, Leave Replacement

Responsibilities:

• Creating and teaching curricular materials for K-8 students in class periods dedicated to technology

• Collaborating with other teachers in designing and implementing units of study in accordance with The School’s educational perspective and curricular architecture

• Providing support to The School’s teachers and students in the creation, implementation, and use of the technology resources in classrooms

• Assisting in the effective integration of technology; generally supporting classroom technology, while increasing each teacher’s ability to support classroom technology

• Working with the Division Directors, Technology Director, and the other Educational Technologists to ensure that goals for the application of technology and general competencies are being met within a curricular framework

• Committing to an individualized professional development plan

• Serving as a mutually respectful mentor to Associate Teachers and Interns

• Possibly serving as a student adviser to middle division students and families

• Fulfilling all duties, responsibilities, and commitments as outlined in the Working at The School Guidebook and the University’s code of conduct

Qualifications/Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college or university

• At least two years (or equivalent) of full-time experience developing curriculum focused on the purposeful use of technology

• At least two years of full-time teaching experience in K-8 public and/or independent schools

• Knowledge of and experience within an educational setting in which integrated curriculum is designed and delivered

• Knowledge of and experience with traditional instructional practices for curriculum design and development

• Working knowledge of and experience with innovative pedagogy that makes use of digital technologies

• Appreciates value of a strong team and applies team-building skills

• Excellent oral and written communications, listening, and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to equity and justice, including knowledge and skills related to cultural competencies 

• Ability to provide second-tier support for academic computing systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field

• Knowledge of Spanish

• Prior experience with computer science, design and fabrication, STEM/STEAM curriculum

For more information, visit The School at Columbia University’s employment website at www.theschool.columbia.edu/employment

Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer—race/gender/disability/veteran.