Educational Technology Specialist

Canterbury School is part of a long Episcopal school tradition of strong academics, an inquiry-based approach to learning, and a diverse environment. We give a central place to both the life of reason and the life of faith, and we believe that the ultimate purpose of education is to prepare students to become contributors to and leaders in an ever-changing world. Our Preschool-8th grade structure concentrates on the learning needs and development of young children and middle school adolescents, without the added complexities of the high school experience. Since our founding in 1993, we have stressed that the most complete education develops the whole child: mind, body, and spirit.

Canterbury maintains a staff of approximately 70 employees, and its teaching faculty are a healthy mix of veteran, mid- and early-career educators who enjoy small class sizes where every child is known, cared for, and loved. Students of color comprise about 20 percent of our student body of 325. Our school is situated on a beautiful 35-acre campus with a natural area, ropes course, and pond – and also a well-equipped science center. From chess to outdoor exploration, faculty are encouraged to share their passions, and students and teachers participate together in service learning as well. Canterbury Cougars are active in Greensboro, and we’re told that our students are some of the most polite in town – but they’re also still kids who love to have fun in a community that challenges their minds and nourishes their spirits.

Greensboro, NC is the birthplace of the Sit-In Movement, a progressive community full of religious and ethnic diversity. It offers outstanding universities, wonderful restaurants, beautiful parks and trails, minor league baseball and basketball teams, and a new 3,000-seat performing arts center opening this year.

Educational Technology Specialist

Canterbury School has an opening for a part-time Educational Technology Specialist. The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide leadership in the development of strategic approaches for the integration of technology into the curriculum as well as provide information on current best practices, innovations, and emerging trends. This professional will maintain awareness of best practices, emerging technologies, and new potentials in educational technology while supporting users in a multi-platform environment. Qualified candidates will have teaching experience or experience working in an educational environment. Strong communication, interpersonal, technology, and presentation skills are essential, and familiarity with teaching practices is required. 

This position reports to the Academic Leadership Team and is an employee of Canterbury School. The ideal candidate will start as soon as possible, with opportunities for growth in the future. This is a 10-month position, 20 hours per week.

General Responsibilities:

• Identify school educational technology needs, barriers and weaknesses; develop, organize and implement solutions for students, teachers, staff, and administrators. 

• Research and maintain awareness of advances in academic and instructional technologies. 

• Create and facilitate school-based, high-quality professional development, working with teachers to refine their knowledge and skills in using technology to support and enhance teaching and learning. Training may include in-class instruction, one-on-one meetings and facilitated group workshops. 

• Act as a technical mentor and guide to faculty in the development and maintenance of new technology-based curricula and in applying technology to instructional processes. 

• Actively engage in new educational technology development activities, including conferences and workshops. 

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

• Strong communication, interpersonal, technology, customer service, and presentation skills. 

• Broad general knowledge of curriculum, curriculum development, and instructional best practices. 

• Experience delivering professional development to educators and knowledge of best practices in adult learning. 

• Extensive knowledge of Google Apps for Education. 

• Knowledge of current and popular educational technology tools. 

• Facility with MacOS, ChromeOS, Windows and mobile devices. 

• Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and applications.