Middle School Technology Coordinator

University School of Nashville (USN) seeks a creative, collaborative, and experienced educator to lead the middle achool’s technology program. The technology coordinator will join a well-established middle achool faculty and school-wide technology team and report to the Head of Middle School.

Integration responsibilities include evaluating and recommending software for use by teachers and students, meeting with teachers to plan and facilitate technology activities to enrich learning, and oversight of the scope and sequence of technology-related skills integrated at each grade level. Teaching responsibilities include one class per day in programming or iMovie (grades 7-8), and one in technology fluency (grade 5). Management responsibilities include serving as main point of contact between students and teachers and the school’s technology team in the management of our 1:1 program, along with troubleshooting simple hardware and software issues.

University School of Nashville is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school with enrollment of 1,050 students kindergarten through twelfth grade. In 1915, the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School (PDS), USN’s predecessor, which earned acclaim for its curriculum and faculty. In 1974, Peabody College announced plans to close PDS, and a group of parents, alumni, students, and teachers reconstituted and re-chartered the school as University School of Nashville.

USN’s mid-town location next to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us every day of our 100-year-old roots in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. It’s a vibrant educational community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.

A deep-rooted culture of achievement at USN means that students expect much of each other, and faculty benefit from that high standard. We seek educators who are enthusiastic about their own learning to complement their teaching, and we offer many opportunities for professional development.

Since USN is an institution focused on the growth and development of 21st century learners, diversity and inclusion are critical to the fulfillment of our mission. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in technology, education, or a related field; graduate degree in education or a related field preferred
Teaching experience preferred
Experience working with pre-adolescent students preferred
Experience with a diverse school community

Skills and Abilities:

Communicate clearly and effectively with students, colleagues, and other members of the school community, both verbally and in writing
Multi-task and work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and other members of the school community
Work effectively with students and adults of varying abilities, learning styles, and proficiency with technology
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
Display an eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to change
Effectively integrate technology into the middle school curriculum
Demonstrate integrity at all times and maintain confidentiality as needed