Technology Instructor

St Peter Catholic Church Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Peter Catholic School, in the Brookside neighborhood of Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Technology Instructor. The ideal candidate provides engaging, age-appropriate technology instruction that develops students’ digital literacy, problem-solving, creativity, computational thinking, and responsible use of technology. This position is part-time, based on a 25-hour workweek, and reports to the principal.

Requirements

Must have applicable knowledge in Information Technology.
Strong instructional skills and familiarity with current best practices in education.
Ability to manage a classroom effectively and create a positive learning environment.
Proficient in communication, collaboration, and use of technology in the classroom.
Must be able to lift up 25 pounds unaided.
Complete and maintain diocesan safe environment expectations.
Consent to a background check.
Commit to our Code of Conduct policy.
Complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and teach technology classes for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Develop and maintain a sequential K–8 technology curriculum with clearly defined skills and learning outcomes for each grade level.
Provide age-appropriate instruction in keyboarding, computer skills, file management, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, digital research, multimedia, coding, and other technology applications.
Develop hands-on projects that encourage creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Establish grade-level technology competencies and benchmarks.
Evaluate and update curriculum as technology and educational needs evolve.
Instruct students in the use of computer hardware and periphery.
Instruct students in the use of computer software, including word processors, spreadsheets, etc.
Responsible for computer lab schedule.
Responsible for maintenance supervision of technology hardware.
Other duties as assigned.