Grammar School MakerTech Teacher (26-27 School Year)
About The Position
CGPS seeks a dynamic and creative Grammar School MakerTech Teacher to foster a love of learning and innovation in our K-5 students. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of both high-tech and low-tech tools and be adept at guiding students through engaging, technology-rich project-based learning experiences. Using both teacher-created and Project Lead the Way units, the candidate will plan and teach intellectually engaging lessons that integrate technology and engineering design across the curriculum while fostering a collaborative, creative learning environment. Educators must be certified by Project Lead the Way in order to teach the elementary units. CGPS will pay all associated costs for attending the course training.
Requirements
- Demonstrated excellence in elementary teaching
- Experience with using a design process (Design Thinking or other)
- Experience developing and maintaining a maker space, including the skills to teach using physical and digital tools and software, and troubleshooting basic hardware and software issues (See the tools and skills list below.)
- A demonstrated ability to innovate, problem-solve, and differentiate the curriculum to support and enrich the learning experience for all students
- An intellectual curiosity, an aptitude for learning, and a commitment to ongoing professional learning
- Effective communicator; ability to communicate articulately (verbal and written) with the community
- Successful experience building relational trust with colleagues and modeling collaboration focused on student success
- BA/BS degree in Educational Technology or elementary education
- Responsive Classroom Training is a plus; willingness to take the course is necessary
Nice To Haves
- Background in teaching elementary science is advantageous
- Responsive Classroom Training is a plus; willingness to take the course is necessary
Responsibilities
- Lead MakerTech classes that empower students to develop creative problem-solving skills through hands-on projects in fabrication, media production, and programming and robotics
- Demonstrate effective classroom management and the ability to establish and maintain a collaborative, supportive learning environment
- Establish student safety protocols for tools and equipment
- Model and teach acceptable use of technology and digital citizenship concepts and skills
- Collaborate with the GS STEM Department Head and department colleagues on instructional practices, assessment practices, and enhancements to the curriculum
- Responsible for coverage of duties, as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans with a free medical coverage option for employee only coverage
- Free vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, Parking & Transit
- 8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement after one year of full time service
- Basic Life Insurance
- Enhanced Short Term Disability Coverage
- Long Term Disability Coverage
- Low cost additional benefits including voluntary life insurance, critical illness coverage and pet insurance
- Additional Aflac policies
- Free breakfast & lunch when school is in session
- Discounted parking
- Generous holiday schedule, sick and personal time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
