Lower School Tech Educator

Friends School

  • Baltimore, MD
  • $22.00-25.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
At a Glance:Job Title: Lower School Tech EducatorLocation: Friends School of Baltimore - Baltimore, MD 21210Reports To: Director of Academic Technology and LibrariesPosition Type: Full TimePay range $22 - $25Friends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 803 students, 44% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious diversity of our city and our region.Position Overview:We are currently seeking a Lower School Tech Educator to begin immediately. This individual teaches coding to Pre-Primary and Lower School students, digital citizenship, and information literacy in tandem with the Lower School Librarian. Experience with STEAM, interdisciplinary programs, and project/inquiry-based learning is an added bonus. This person is a member of the Lower School Library and Technology team and works closely with cross-divisional partners to ensure alignment in our computer science scope and sequence. As Tech Educator, this individual manages the 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 3-5, and supports use of iPads in grades Pre-K to grade 2. The Tech Educator also gives first level tech support to Lower School faculty including use of the Learning Management System, and other EdTech platforms, and organizes tech-related professional development for new and returning faculty. The Library/Makerspace is a hub of activity and Lower School students are engaged in a host of activities in this shared teaching space. The Lower School Librarian oversees the Library, while the Tech Educator oversees the Makerspace. Integration of technology into the curriculum is a hallmark of our program and we are seeking someone who loves to collaborate.Key Responsibilities:
  • Honor the Quaker values and the Teaching and Learning Paradigm of Friends School.
  • Develop and teach curriculum to support coding and the computer science scope and sequence campus-wide.
  • Collaborate with teachers in the Library and Technology Department, within the division, and cross-divisionally.
  • Manage Makerspace materials for multiple classes in a shared teaching space.
  • Attend All-School Professional Days, Team meetings, and Lower School Faculty meetings.
  • Help move the initiatives of the School forward by serving on committees and lending expertise and voice.
  • Support school-wide and divisional initiatives.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:The preferred candidate for this position will have teaching experience and a passion for working with Lower School students and faculty. Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
  • Familiar with Chromebooks/Windows/Mac/iOS devices
  • Proficient in the use of Google Workspace
  • Experienced with tools such as: Scratch, Tynker, Makey Makey, micro:bit and Bee-Bot
  • Able to collaborate with the Librarian to teach information literacy, digital citizenship and media literacy
  • Open to working with Lower School faculty to develop new and existing curriculum and integrate technology
  • Flexible and willing to collaborate
  • Skilled at leading professional development for adults
  • Responsive and possess good communication skills
  • Organized and detail-oriented
Friends School of Baltimore offers a host of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) match up to 5%, Legal Services, Pet Insurance and Life, AD&D, STD & LTD. Additional information on benefits can be provided upon request.Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community that strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.Interested candidates should apply with their resume, cover letter, and supporting documents to the link on the school website. A search committee will review candidate information and will contact those candidates they are interested in having a conversation with about the position.

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