Job description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are seeking a 1st - 8th grade Technology Teacher & Integrator for our Jersey City Campus for 2023-2024 school year. This is a 10-month, full-time assignment starting in August 2023 and ending June 2024. Standard work hours and paid time off as per the Faculty/Staff Handbook. Two weeks of work during the summer (the week immediately following the end of the school year and the week immediately preceding the beginning of the school year) are required for this position.
The Candidate
You have knowledge and experience with the use of a wide range of tools, media and learning environments for teaching, learning and assessing for a wide range of ages. You can identify appropriate technology to meet particular pedagogical needs. You have experience with and knowledge of curriculum development and you have strong classroom management and pedagogy skills. You have a willingness to grow professionally through ongoing professional development courses. You are a detailed-oriented team player with strong communication, organizational and strong interpersonal skills. You are competent in the use of Chromebooks, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Android tablets, and Promethean panels and you have a basic understanding of networking and cross-platform computer and mobile device troubleshooting.
You bring creativity and a collaborative approach to your craft. You model a spirit of collaboration and inquiry which inspires your students to “explore, question and communicate in ways that will shape the future.” You are culturally competent with effective organizational and classroom management skills. You have the strong verbal and written communication skills necessary to develop interpersonal relationships with faculty, parents, and students. You have a passion for teaching and fostering student engagement in learning with and through educational technology. You demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness and are motivated to grow and collaborate with others.
Primary Responsibilities
- Plan a technology education program involving demonstrations, student-led discussions, hands-on activities, and direct application of skills consistent with the school’s technology curriculum; organize activities for optimal learning for a range of age levels.
- Instruct students in the age-appropriate proper use, care and safe handling of equipment.
- Monitor student progress and maintain relevant evidence of student learning.
- Evaluate the growth of students in their understanding and use of technology with regards to knowledge, skills and attitude and prepare reports.
- Meet regularly with the campus principal to set goals for working with teachers on technology integration.
- Work with and support teachers on upcoming projects in order to suggest ways that technology might be integrated.
- Coach and assist teachers as they use new technologies in their classrooms.
- Troubleshoot, resolve, or escalate technical issues with students and teachers when needed with assistance from the IT Director.
- Provide opportunities for professional development throughout the year.
- Communicate with parents and appropriate school personnel on student progress.
- Participate in faculty committees and other required duties.
- Work effectively with all members of the staff.
- Exhibit an outstanding level of teacher support and collaborative spirit.
- Provide audio/visual setup & support for school events and ongoing support for classroom a/v installations.
- Maintain equipment checkout/inventory system and assist IT Director in managing staff and student accounts.
- Summer responsibilities: Collect equipment from departing teachers, inventory classrooms, designate items to be recycled, review technology processes with new teachers, update returning teachers to new developments, and organize classroom Chromebooks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, Masters preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of classroom experience
Stevens Cooperative School
Stevens Cooperative School, which was founded in 1949, is the only nonsectarian independent elementary school with campuses in Hoboken and Jersey City. We imagine a world with well-informed, engaged citizens who are motivated to make a difference. In partnership with our diverse faculty, staff, families and the greater community, Stevens Cooperative School students explore, question and communicate in ways that will inspire and shape the future.
Stevens is the oldest parent cooperative school in New Jersey, and an excellent model of progressive education in action. Stevens serves 435 students from PreK 3 through 8th grade, of which 46% are ethnic minorities. Stevens is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and staff body and is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. We are committed to ongoing curricular and pedagogical anti-racist work, and we seek a candidate who shares that commitment and who can contribute to our efforts. We search out opportunities for professional growth and encourage reflection on our own practices.
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