FY26-27 Elementary Technology Teacher (K–5)

The Biome School•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Elementary Technology Teacher specializing in coding and game design is responsible for introducing foundational computer science concepts, digital literacy (including keyboarding), and computational thinking to elementary students in kindergarten through 5th grade. The teacher ensures students develop age-appropriate skills using iPads and Chromebooks while promoting digital citizenship, creativity, and problem-solving. The role supports overall academic proficiency by strengthening students’ ability to use technology as a learning tool across all content areas.

Requirements

Teaching Certification: A valid state teaching license with an Elementary Education endorsement is standard.
Degree: A bachelor’s degree in education, Computer Science, or Information Technology is typically the minimum entry point.
Background Clearances: Mandatory passing of criminal background checks and fingerprinting.
Platform Mastery: Deep familiarity with Google Workspace for Education (Docs, Slides, Forms, Classroom), as this is the primary hub for student work.
Hardware Knowledge: Ability to operate and perform basic troubleshooting on Chromebooks, MacBooks, tablets, interactive whiteboards, and classroom peripherals like document cameras or robots.
Foundational CS Concepts: Understanding of block-based coding/coding (e.g., Tynker) and text-based coding (Python and Java), and basic computational thinking (algorithms, patterns, and sequencing).
Digital Citizenship Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of online safety (CIPA/COPPA compliance), media literacy, and identifying credible vs. non-credible web sources.
Curriculum Mapping: The ability to design or adapt technology lessons that align with state or ISTE standards.
Classroom Management: Managing 20 students simultaneously using devices, which include device management protocols.
Differentiation: Adapting tech tasks for varied skill levels, ensuring both students without home internet and those with advanced skills remain engaged.
Professional Collaboration: Acting as a peer coach to help grade-level teachers integrate technology into their core subjects, like Math or ELA

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Self-confident and resilient
Consistent and reliable
Data-driven and results-oriented

Responsibilities

Develop/Deliver Weekly Lesson Plans:Create age-appropriate projects that teach coding logic, sequencing, loops, and debugging.
Teach Foundational Technology Skills:
Kindergarten–2nd Grade (Basics & Navigation):Focus on handling devices properly (carrying with two hands), login procedures, using a mouse/trackpad (click, drag, drop), and introductory typing.
3rd–5th Grade (Application & Creation):Emphasize touch typing (keyboarding), navigating operating systems, managing files, and using word processing (e.g., Google Suite).
Game Design Integration:Teach students to design, develop, and test simple interactive media and video games. (Using Tynker and Code.org)
Core Curriculum Integration:Collaborate with classroom teachers to embed project-based learning into science, math, and literacy, such as using robotics for storyboarding or math modeling.
Differentiate Instruction: Activities through which students engage with the content (e.g., using tiered activities, small group instruction, varying time for tasks) to meet varying student skill levels.