Director of Education Technology

Collingwood School is a coeducational day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC. Our purpose is to teach, model, inspire and encourage our students, ultimately preparing them to become successful global citizens. With an innovative, evolving approach to teaching, the totality of our curriculum provides students with a wealth of diverse, meaningful and transformative educational experiences.
 
At Collingwood, we are uncommon, unbounded and unassuming. We search for teachers who think differently, who are willing to learn and who are experts in academics, arts, athletics or service.
 
We are seeking a Full Time, Director of Education Technology to join our Wentworth Campus (Junior School: JK - Grade 7). This position will start late August for the 2019/2020 school year. 
 
Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the Director of IT to ensure that the technology needs for the junior school are met.

• Plan, develop and teach technology related classes, in collaboration with homeroom teachers.

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans and interactive learning activities that follow BC curriculum standards.

• Conduct formal and informal assessment of students, including report cards, progress reports and marking.

• Assist in the design and implementation of a Digital Citizenship curriculum.  

• Establish a learning environment and culture which encourages creative and independent use of instructional technology. Use learning technologies to help facilitate design learning and computational thinking.

• Research new technology, software and hardware solutions that would be effective in achieving the school’s instructional technology vision.

• Assist teachers with the integration of technology in their classrooms.

• Provide A/V support for weekly Assemblies

• Participate in technology related professional development opportunities.

• Assess and report on all aspects of technology related to educational goals of the junior school.

• Serve as a mentor to junior school teachers and staff for technology use.

• Attend grade level and department meetings to assess and plan curriculum.

• Work with Information Technology to provide oversight of student and teacher iPads, chrome books, and laptops 

• Coordinate student technology clubs and independent study in technology.

• Communicate the technology strategy to Junior School staff, students and parents.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education.

• British Columbia Teacher Certification.

• 3-5 years of demonstrated teaching experience at the elementary level (variety of ages and subjects).

• In depth knowledge of BC Curriculum (K-7) and proven experience implementing competency based learning goals in the classroom.

• 3 years in a leadership role in education. Experience working in a supportive manner with a variety of stakeholders is an asset. 

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing technology to foster and enhance the design learning and computational thinking processes.

• Masters in Education and/or related field an asset.

 
Our “Must Haves”

• Proven work ethic with utmost integrity.

• Desire to help each student achieve personal success.

• Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self improvement (goal –oriented).

• Self motivated, energetic and fun.

 
We offer a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, including a RRSP matching program, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work! 
 
If this role sounds like a good fit, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by February 28, 2019 to Head of Wentworth, Marc Young at marc.young@collingwood.org
 
We sincerely thank all applicants for your interest however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
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