Robotics Teacher

Gilmour Academy is seeking an Instructional Technologist and Robotics Instructor for its Lower School. This position would be responsible for supporting teachers in grades PreK – 6 with their use of technology in the classroom as well as developing and implementing curriculum in the LEGO Robotics program grades 4 - 6. The position would help develop and implement professional development programming for Lower School faculty. Gilmour Academy is seeking to emphasize an atmosphere of collegial support with the LS Technologist serving as a readily accessible coaching resource for teachers’ growth in instructional strategies. The position involves close coordination with the Upper School Robotics Instructor so little experience with LEGO Robotics is acceptable. Training in LEGO robotics will be made available.

Gilmour Academy is an independent, Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory school in the Holy Cross tradition. The school’s mission is to develop students with the ability to see and the courage to act in creating a more humane and just society. Gilmour instills in every student a strong sense of self-worth through personal achievement and the discovery of his or her own voice.

The quality of our faculty is one of the most important factors of our success at Gilmour Academy. Our teachers are curriculum experts possessing strong pedagogical knowledge and sophisticated skills required to teach effectively. Our teachers facilitate development of appropriate knowledge, skills and social abilities through an integrated and personalized learning approach, which enables the optimum development of our students. Our teachers are highly effective collaborators and leaders, developing strong relationships with students and their parents/guardians and they strive to infuse our Holy Cross traditions and values into their courses and classrooms.

Gilmour Academy’s mission is to develop students with the competence to see and the courage to act in creating a more humane and just society. Gilmour instills in every student a strong sense of self-worth through personal achievement and the discovery of his or her own voice. The world our students will soon lead will require them to be persons of great competence, courage and moral stamina, with an enthusiastic, lifelong desire to learn.

The position requires an analytical, detail oriented yet flexible professional with strong organizational and proactive problem-solving skills. He/she must have exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written, communication, skills and display a collaborative, team-oriented work style. A high degree of professionalism, discretion confidentiality, and strong sense of boundaries is required. Strong classroom management skills are a must.

Extensive teaching experience across grades K – 6 with an emphasis on informed practice

• Interest and initiative to continue developing teaching methods

• Demonstrated capacity to learn new software and technically challenging material

• Experience with both MacOS and Windows platforms

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a State of Ohio educator license or permanent non-tax certificate and successfully complete a FBI/BCI background check.

Applications are available on the Gilmour website and can be completed and mailed or emailed to rogersk@gilmour.org.

Gilmour Academy is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity. We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability.