Long Term Substitute - First and Lower School Maker Technology/Innovation Teacher

Key School•Annapolis, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Key School is seeking a long-term substitute to teach Maker Technology and Innovation classes to students ages three through Second Grade from mid-December 2026 through mid-April of 2027. This full-time, Faculty Exempt (Temporary) position reports to the First School Division Head and the Lower School Division Head. The Maker Technology and Innovation teacher is responsible for providing an age-appropriate, culturally responsive program for early childhood through grade two students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Familiarity with learning management systems such as Seesaw and Google Classroom
Ability to create and deliver engaging multimedia content using a variety of digital tools
Proficiency in using Google applications
Solid understanding of cloud-based storage and file-sharing platforms
Efficiently manage email and scheduling using Gmail and Google Calendar
Proficiency in virtual communication tools such as Zoom or Google Meet
Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve common technical issues

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the social, emotional, and academic needs of early childhood aged children
A creative and innovative educator
Background in early childhood education, Science, or Innovation field preferred
Demonstrates a strong passion for culturally-responsive teaching, experiential learning, and differentiated instruction
Promotes and exemplifies the values of Key School’s mission
Promotes principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in both classroom practices and amongst all community members
STEM education, making, and/or innovation experience in an early childhood or elementary setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and execute weekly Maker Tech design and creation lessons with students ages three (Pre-School) through eight years old (Second Grade)
Plan and execute bi-weekly introductory Coding lessons for students in First and Second Grade
Work collaboratively with homeroom teachers and others to develop interdisciplinary design and creation projects
Organize and maintain an innovation lab
Attend weekly faculty meetings and scheduled professional development training
Collaborate with members of the Innovation and Engineering Department
Participate in the Trimester Report writing process.