Technology Teacher and Integrator
Job Level
Entry-level position
Post Date
04/21/2018
Job Category
Integrator, Teacher / Instructor
Sector
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
Collegiate School seeks an energetic and committed Lower School Technology Teacher and Integrator to work with Grades K-4 to advance our programs in Technology and STEAM. This is a full-time (10-month, with two work weeks in the summer), benefited faculty position.
Responsibilities will include:
- Work with Lower School faculty and students to effectively integrate technology that engages, enhances and extends teaching and learning in the Lower School
- Build on existing technology curriculum, integrate STEAM and project-based learning, expand cross-curricular connections, foster innovation and promote collaboration among faculty and students
- Teach coding curriculum grades K-4 in coordination with the engineering teacher
- Along with the LS Technology Integrator, teach applications that directly apply to student work in the classroom and within the expected technology benchmarks for each grade
- Meet regularly with departmental teams to understand their curricular goals and plan effective technology integration strategies
- In collaboration with the Director of Instructional Technology and LS Technology Integrator, research and share best practices in the use of technology with Lower School teachers
- Maintain curriculum maps and guides for technology integration
- Commit to participate broadly in school life and culture
- Other duties as required
Qualities of a successful candidate will include:
- A Master’s degree in a field that emphasizes educational technology or Virginia teaching certification preferred
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience teaching (evidence of educational technology work preferred)
- Experience in elementary coding and/or robotics preferred
- Forward-thinking vision and a demonstrated interest in exploring ways in which technology can engage learners and enhance learning
- Demonstrated experience with devices, applications and systems related to instructional technology
- Knowledge of process and strategies used in implementing instructional technology plans
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to relate and collaborate effectively with all members of the school community, especially Lower School students and faculty
- Enthusiasm for professional growth
- Strong commitment to students with all learning styles
- Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
Collegiate School is an independent, JK-12 college preparatory, coeducational school with over 1,600 students in Richmond, VA. The school’s mission is to create a diverse and inclusive community of learners committed to a challenging and supportive educational experience that will foster the intellectual, moral, emotional, and physical development of each student.