K–6 Technology & Innovation Teacher
About The Position
Wise School is seeking a full-time Technology & Innovation Teacher for students in kindergarten through grade 6. This role involves teaching the established technology curriculum while also evaluating and developing it as technology evolves. The ideal candidate is an excellent teacher first, understanding elementary-aged children and creating engaging learning experiences, with a passion for technology and innovation. The position focuses on teaching, learning, curriculum, creativity, and innovation, not IT support, which is handled by a dedicated IT department. The teacher will provide students with age-appropriate experiences in digital literacy, citizenship, computational thinking, creative design, multimedia, data analysis, and emerging technologies like AI. A key aspect of the role is curriculum development, ensuring the program aligns with current standards and best practices, identifying gaps, recommending new tools, and developing an AI literacy approach. The teacher will also serve as an instructional technology resource for faculty, collaborating on curriculum enhancement, introducing new tools, managing digital subscriptions, and providing professional development. The goal is to build a forward-thinking technology program that supports student learning and creativity.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree.
- Experience teaching or working with elementary-aged students.
- Strong classroom management skills.
- Experience teaching technology, computer science, digital media, STEM, innovation, or a related field.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate technology use for children.
- Familiarity with Apple devices and educational technology environments.
- Experience with coding, digital creation, and a variety of technology tools and platforms.
- Familiarity with emerging AI tools and an understanding of their opportunities, limitations, and responsible use in education.
- The ability to communicate technology concepts clearly to both children and adults.
- Curiosity and a commitment to continued learning as technology evolves.
- Professionalism, respect for the values of the faith and mission of Wise School, and a commitment to modeling and supporting the core values and guiding principles of Jewish education.
Nice To Haves
- School-based teaching experience, particularly in an elementary setting.
Responsibilities
- Teach digital literacy and responsible technology use to students in kindergarten through grade 6.
- Educate students on digital citizenship, privacy, safety, and ethical decision-making.
- Instruct students in computational thinking, coding, and programming.
- Facilitate creative design and digital creation activities.
- Guide students in multimedia, research, and information literacy.
- Teach data analysis and problem-solving skills using technology.
- Introduce students to emerging technologies and age-appropriate artificial intelligence literacy and responsible use.
- Provide opportunities for students to use technology to design, build, communicate, collaborate, and create.
- Teach and refine the existing K–6 technology scope and sequence.
- Ensure the technology program reflects current California technology/computer science standards and best practices.
- Identify meaningful gaps and opportunities within the existing curriculum.
- Recommend new tools, experiences, and approaches that add genuine educational value.
- Help develop an age-appropriate approach to AI literacy and use across K–6.
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and determine their relevance for elementary education.
- Build a coherent progression of skills and experiences from kindergarten through grade 6.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to enhance curriculum and student projects with technology.
- Introduce faculty to new educational technology and AI tools.
- Support teachers in troubleshooting technology issues.
- Manage digital subscriptions.
- Provide occasional professional development for faculty.
- Help teachers learn and implement new programs or platforms.
- Support teachers as new instructional technologies are rolled out.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
