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Educational Requirements:
The candidate must have an undergraduate degree. A Master’s Degree is advantageous with a minimum of three years teaching experience in grades 6-12. Independent school experience is desired. Experience with problem/project-based learning and/or STEAM education is preferred. Previous experience as an Instructional Technology Facilitator (ITF) is also advantageous.
Technological Experience and Knowledge:
Candidates must not be intimidated by new technology and must be able to help students figure out the answers to technology questions.
Candidates are expected to know:
• Basic desktop navigation on a Macintosh and Windows Computer
• Save, transfer, and print files over a computer network
• Use word processing software (MS Word, Google Docs, etc.)
• Basic use of the internet as a technical support tool
Candidates are expected to learn:
• A variety of application software packages and their purpose in the learning environment
• Install and configure software on both the Macintosh and Windows operating platform
• Operating system setup and management
• Understand how to backup and restore data files
• Management of the environment file server and student accounts
• Creating back-ups of student work
• Use of Google Drive
Professional Characteristics:
• Positive attitude
• High-energy level
• Creative & Comfortable Promoting Innovation
• Love of learning
• A genuine interest in the progress of their students
• Be comfortable ceding responsibility for learning to their students
• Understand how to coach and challenge each student
• Excellent classroom management in an environment where learning is highly individualized and many different learning activities are taking place simultaneously
• Excellent organizational skills
• Comfortable with the fact that sometimes the students will know more about a topic and open to learning from the students
• Ability to communicate effectively with administration, students, parents, the community, and industry.
• Ability to handle visits from tour groups of all kinds, including news media
• Encourages true cross-curriculum integration through collaboration with instructors of other disciplines
• Progressive. Strive to improve and upgrade the program to keep up with the ever-changing world of technology. Grows with the changes and adapts the environment as technology improves.
Personal Qualities:
Fayetteville Academy actively seeks candidates who possess strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administration. He/she should be a self-directed individual who is flexible and possesses a sense of humor, enthusiasm for learning, and a love for teaching as well as a good understanding of adolescent personalities. The ability to maintain positive and professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues along with active participation in the life of the school is essential.
References should speak to an applicant’s ability to be a dynamic educator and to be an effective, supportive mentor for adolescents.
Please direct a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to Melissa Intini, Assistant to the Head of School, at employment@fayacademy.org.
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