Technology Integrator & Computer Science Teacher

Faculty Position + Summer Work

Beginning August 19, 2019

Reports to the  Head of Upper School and Director of Technology

Friends Seminary seeks an enthusiastic and innovative educator to lead the Upper School in the use of academic technologies for teaching and learning. The US Technology Integrator promotes and supports the innovative and effective use of educational and classroom technology, collaborates with faculty on projects and curricular initiatives, and teaches computer science and/or engineering classes. Technology Integrators provide support to students and teachers in their use of educational systems and software.  In using these resources, members of the community strive to be mindful of the Quaker values of simplicity and stewardship: technology is meant to support our teaching and learning, not complicate it; and we care not only for the devices that we use, but the way our use of them impacts those around us.

This is a faculty position that includes two weeks of work before and after the school year to assist with preparations of educational technology for the summer and the start of the school and to conduct faculty trainings.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Upper School technology and computer science curriculum

• Teach required and elective computer science and/or engineering classes

• Work with LS and MS Computer Science and Technology teachers to coordinate, implement, and evaluate technology and  computer science curriculum across three divisions

• Serve as an advisor to a small group of US students

Technology Integrator Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to support the integration of educational technology into the classroom

• Lead digital citizenship training and support for students

• Lead faculty professional development and training, including an annual summer workshop series

• Collaborate with administrative leadership and the technology support team on US technology policies and programming

• Partner with the technology support team to define and support educational technology initiatives in the community.

• Keep up-to-date on latest practices in the use of educational technology through  research and professional development and share emerging resources with faculty and students

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working with Upper School students

• Sense of humor

• Patient, flexible demeanor

• Ability to take initiative and work independently

• Experience using educational technologies in a classroom environment

• Experience collaborating with faculty and team-teaching

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Commitment to creating safe, respectful, and dynamic digital learning environments

Required Education
Bachelors Required, Masters Preferred
 

To apply

Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application, a Cover Letter, Resume, and contact information for three references to techjobs@friendsseminary.org.

When submitting required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please.

Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community which strives to reflect the world’s diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We urge all applicants to identify and express their individuality and the ways in which they might enrich and diversify the school community.