Lower School Temporary ITL Associate Teacher

The Lower School Innovation & Technology Associate Teacher will assist in teaching technology, computer science, engineering design, and maker skills, as well as collaborate with faculty to design and coordinate interdisciplinary activities to promote innovative learning. The ideal candidate will have a passion for making, design thinking, project-based learning, and STEM education as well as experience or interest in working in a student-centered, collaborative, and inquiry-based educational environment.
Major Areas of Responsibility/Specific Duties:

• Build students’ confidence and self-esteem as you come to know them as learners and individuals
• Practice and model respect for individual differences, learning styles and rates of learning
• Encourage the development of shared community values, such as honesty, kindness and respect
• Maintain a cordial, flexible, and professional relationship with colleagues and parents
• Assist with the teaching of grades K-4 technology courses with a focus on computer programming, physical computing, engineering design, and making
• Work collaboratively with teachers to develop integrated projects that incorporate principles of innovation and design into curriculum; co-lead and co-teach with teachers in the lab and classroom
• Working with students in small groups and in one-on-one settings providing authentic, differentiated learning experiences that build essential academic skills for each student
• Assist with the organization, maintenance, and inventory of hardware, software, and other materials in the Innovation & Technology Lab
• Support classes, students, and teachers that use the Innovation & Technology Lab, ensuring safety of all makers in the space
• Assisting with administrative responsibilities (photocopying, mounting displays, filing student work, etc.)
• Taking initiative with the tasks that keep a classroom running smoothly
• Providing timely feedback to lead teacher concerning students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and academic progress
• Reviewing, commenting, and grading student work accurately, professionally and in a timely manner
• Supervising the playground, implementing recess rules and discipline
• Attend required in service days, meetings, seminars and training sessions
• Attend and participate in school events, sometimes in the evening
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Assume the Lead Innovation & Technology Teacher role when necessary

Qualities & Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience
• Experience working with elementary school students, preferably in a classroom setting
• An interest in project-based learning, design thinking, and STEM education
• Facility at mastering and teaching technology and techniques
• Creative, resourceful, adaptive, and flexible
• An interest in the social-emotional development of children
• Supportive of the school’s Diversity Commitment, in which we embrace both our commonalities and complex range of differences that enrich our school
• Dedication to our mission, in which we inspire and nurture students of high intellectual potential and to promoting our core values: Bobcats are Kind, Inclusive, Respectful and Responsible. 
• Ability to work independently, collegially, and collaboratively. Positive team member.
• Demonstrate a warm, engaging demeanor towards families, colleagues, and public.

• Experience with intellectually gifted children a plus
• Teaching certificate or coursework relevant to child development or education a plus

Before School Program:
Associate Teachers supervise one day per week during the school year. They may also be asked to cover for an absent coworker.  The before school program begins at 7:15 AM.  The before/after school program is an important part of the students’ day and provides an opportunity to work with a broader age range of students. 
Start Date:  January 2024