Technology Teacher & Support Specialist

Contact Information:
Questions about this position should be emailed to: vtaylor@bbns.org - (Please, no phone calls/e-mails to Head’s office and/or HR.)
 
Job Summary:
BB&N is seeking a part-time lower school technology teacher and support specialist.  Responsibilities include teaching weekly technology classes to grades 3-6 and supporting technology projects in all grades.  Additionally, this position manages upkeep of student computers, iPads and chromebooks.  This position is 60% (Monday/Wednesday/Friday hours) and works 10 months out of the year.  Salary is commensurate with experience.
 
Additional responsibilities include:
Technology Integration and Teaching

• Teach technology classes for students (grades 4-6), including some coding/programming curriculum and project-based-learning.
• Support teachers in younger grades (B-3) with technology related lessons and projects.
• Manage the delivery of keyboarding classes and assessments to 3rd grade and above.
• Collaborate with teachers to work towards our vision of integrating components of technology, engineering, and design thinking into all disciplines to make learning visible.
• Orient teachers in using new digital systems and software, including new faculty orientation.
• Support teachers in developing and improving class websites for instructional purposes and communication with parents.
• Develop curriculum-aligned benchmarks and assessments for student technology proficiency, and work with teachers to implement them.

Technology Support

• Assist teachers with technology related questions and problems; resolve or escalate these common technology problems to our technical team.
• Assist with audio-visual support needs of campus events including occasional evening events when faculty are expected to participate.
• Manage the upkeep and maintenance of various laptop and iPad carts, technology labs, and peripheral equipment.

Context:
BB&N, a coeducational day school in Cambridge, MA, was established in 1974 by the merger of two independent schools, the Buckingham School and the Browne & Nichols School, founded respectively in 1889 and 1883.  Located on multiple campuses, we work as one School in pursuit of excellence.  We celebrate the diversity of our community, which enriches our daily experience.  At BB&N we foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep concern and respect for the identities and perspectives of all.
 
Skills and Competencies:
The  ideal candidate should have a strong technology background, knowledge of developmental age groups in upper elementary and in depth understanding of different learning styles.
 
In addition, the candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Classroom teaching experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience using technology resources in an educational setting.
• Experience collaborating with teachers to integrate technology resources.
• Experience with Mac and iOS operating systems, Google Apps for Education, Haiku, and various software, hardware and peripherals for classroom use.
• Excellent communication skills: written, oral, and listening.
• Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities.
• Collaborative working style, responsible team member, flexible and willing to pitch in to do whatever needs to be done.
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Good sense of humor!