Technology Coordinator

Devoted to intellectual inquiry, a collaborative spirit of learning, and an appreciation for the diversity of human experience, The Park School of Baltimore is a community founded on positive expectations of our students and respect for individual differences.

 We cultivate children’s innate curiosity by nurturing their interests and engaging them as active participants in their own education.

 We support young people in becoming confident questioners and responsible citizens of the world. ~The Park School Mission

The Park School is a non-sectarian, independent, coeducational day school of 814 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912 as one of the early progressive schools, The Park School continues to practice a distinct educational philosophy. The core values today, as in 1912, are a belief in children’s capacity to love learning, to grow academically and emotionally when inspired by highly qualified, caring teachers, and to develop self-discipline, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills through deep exploration and constant challenge. At every grade level, from Pre-Kindergarten through Upper School, Park actively encourages questioning and conversation as essential elements of the learning process. The school

philosophy emphasizes a belief in positive expectations and expects that students, as they mature, will take increasing responsibility for their own learning.

The Position:

The Park School seeks a full-time Lower School Technology coordinator and teacher for grades K-5. The Technology Coordinator is responsible for promoting tools, mindsets, and best practices to all members of the Lower School community. In addition to teaching weekly technology courses, the Technology Coordinator supports and integrates technology throughout the Lower School. As a member of the Technology Committee, this person meets regularly with members of other divisions and departments to consider K-12 curriculum, support and initiatives.  It is the goal of the Coordinator to assist students and colleagues in effectively considering and utilizing technology in and out of classrooms.  In this capacity, the Lower School Technology Coordinator motivates stakeholders and moves the vision forward for technology in the school and homes of the community.

Context:

Park’s Lower School is committed to progressive principles of education. Respect for children and confidence in their natural capacity to learn-and to enjoy learning- are key. The program at all grade levels centers on experiential learning within an integrated curriculum. Our approach emphasizes open-ended inquiry and problem solving, collaborative projects, and exposure to a wide range of learning activities and materials, anchored by a focus on essential understandings and attention to basic skills.

Qualifications:

• Orientation to progressive teaching, with emphases compatible with the school’s philosophy

• B.A./B.S. minimum; M.A./M.S. preferred

• Knowledge of child development and experience teaching elementary age students

• Knowledge of computer science pedagogy and curriculum

• Demonstrated interest in curriculum development, assessment, and differentiated instruction

• Strong interpersonal skills needed to work collaboratively with other faculty and administrators

• Flexibility, strong organization, sense of humor

• Demonstrated experience in cultural competency work.

Salary and Benefits:

Park’s salary and benefits are highly competitive with those in other leading independent schools. For new appointments, salaries reflect experience and training equated to Park’s scales.

In addition to normal retirement and health benefits, the school offers the following distinctive programs:       

Faculty and Curricular Advancement (FACA) Program:

This program supports summer professional work by faculty on a distinctive scale. Established in 1989, FACA is supported by a $5.6 million endowment; currently, over 40% of all Park faculty participate in projects annually. Grants cover full salary and benefits for group or individual projects selected through a formal review process.

Tuition Remission:

Under current policy, employees who have been at Park full-time for two years are eligible to receive full tuition remission for their children who attend Park. All candidates, including employee children, must meet Park’s standards for admission. (During the first two years of employment, faculty may apply for aid through the need-based financial assistance program.)

APPLICATION PROCESS: Send letter of interest, personal statement, resume and list of references. Please indicate whether you plan to attend any national recruitment forums. Please also indicate whether there are any special circumstances that will affect the timing of your search, availability for interviews, and decisions for the coming year.

Contact Person:                   

Priscilla Morales

Associate Head of School

The Park School of Baltimore

2425 Old Court Road

Baltimore, MD 21208

Telephone: (410) 339-4152

FAX: (410) 339-4125

academicresources@parkschool.net

The Park School of Baltimore does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, ancestry, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or any physical or mental disability unrelated to a reasonable performance of an employee’s duties.