The Ramaz Middle School seeks an Educational Technology Teacher for a part-time position available for fall 2017.
The Educational Technologist is a part-time educational (10 month) role reporting to the Chief Information Officer. This position requires a dynamic and experienced teacher, technologist and tinkerer with a deep understanding of educational technology and a focus on computational thinking, problem solving and design technology. The successful candidate must be able to teach a variety of STEM, Technology, Computer and related classes. The role requires flexibility and collaboration to advance the use of technology to support teaching and learning. This includes integration and pushing technology into classrooms across disciplines.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach various engineering, STEM, STEAM and design technology electives
- Teach various Technology and Computer classes
- Support technology integration in classrooms and act as a resource for teachers to
- enhance teaching and learning
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred
- Experience in educational environment, preferably in a comparable K-12 environment
- At least three years teaching experience
- Innovative, committed, energetic and effective educator
- Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork and ability to collaborate
- Flexibility, adaptability and creativity
- Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Insatiable desire to learn and dedication to educational technology
- Enthusiasm to help students and teachers use technology in meaningful ways
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience coding in multiple programming languages preferred
- Experience with current technologies and educational technologies, including:
- Platforms: Windows, OS X, iOS, Android, GSuite, Schoology (or other LMS),
- Senior System/MyBackPack (or other SIS)
- Hardware: desktops, laptops, chromebooks, iPads, tablets, digital cameras,
- printers, 3D printers, A/V equipment, interactive displays (SMART boards),
- projectors, Arduino, robotics
- Digital arts: animation, video, photo editing and 3D design
- Understanding of Maker Movement
Please send resume and cover letter indicating position of interest to MScareers@ramaz.org