Details
Posted: 20-May-22
Location: Riverside, Rhode Island
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: Masters
St. Mary Academy-Bay View is seeking a Lower School Technology/Media Integration
Specialist for the 2022-2023 school year. The candidate is responsible for teaching technology literacy, leading programs that foster student-centered teaching with technology, and overseeing the library to build on the school’s excellence and guiding it toward future possibilities. Candidates must be committed to an all-girls and Mercy education.
Qualifications:
? Champion project-based learning experiences, including interdisciplinary design
challenges including STEM and digital storytelling by working with Lower School faculty
? Conducts weekly lessons for classes, PK-5 that demonstrate a passion for and extensive knowledge of children’s literature, publishing trends, and authors; promotes literacy and reading for fun through special programs such as National Library Week, summer reading lists.
? Keep necessary library records, such as usage statistics, maintain LS library catalog,
collaborates on the annual Book Fair
? Teach Computer Science classes in grades PK through 5 on computer basics and
procedures, coding, robotics, online research skills, creativity with tech tools, software
programs used at Bay View (e.g. Google Classroom), and beginning coding.
? Has experience with tools such as Code.org's CS Fundamentals curriculum, Scratch
software, Edison and KIBO robots.
? Advise teachers and families on digital citizenship and emerging technology trends
? Support teachers to integrate technology into lessons and projects
? Participate in ongoing professional development on emerging technologies, curriculum design, and pedagogies relevant to instructional technology
? BA/BS degree in library science or related education, Master’s degree preferred
Successful candidates will possess the following attributes:
? High energy level, creative and forward-thinking
? Finds joy in working with children
? Approaches work with energy, kindness, curiosity, flexibility, and a sense of humor
? Supports Mercy values and the Mercy Critical Concerns
? Demonstrates cultural competency and skills in working with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
? Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values
working on a team
? Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom, including contributions to the larger school community
? Strong work ethic and a caring temperament
TO APPLY
Go to bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Teaching Application.”
Submit Bay View Application, letter of interest and resume to [email protected]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to
maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome in particular to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status or other legally protected status.
St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from pre-school through grade twelve and is located in Riverside, Rhode Island. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while empowering each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.
