Responsibilities:

• Create and teach curricular materials for K-8 students in class periods dedicated to Technology in Grades K-3.
• Collaborate with teachers in designing and implementing units of study in accord with The School's educational perspective and curricular architecture
• Provide support to The School's teachers and students in the creation, implementation, and use of the technology resources in classrooms
• Assist in the effective integration of technology; generally supporting classroom technology, while increasing each teacher's ability to support classroom technology
• Work with the Division Directors, Technology Director, and the other Educational Technologists to ensure that goals for the application of technology and general competencies are being met within a curricular framework
• Commit to an individualized professional development plan;
• Fulfill all duties, responsibilities, and commitments as outlined in the school’s Guidebook and the organization’s code of conduct
• Keep careful anecdotal and assessment records to write accurate, comprehensive student reports that reflect student growth and support their future education

Qualifications/Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of and experience within an educational setting in which integrated curriculum is designed and delivered
• At least two years (or equivalent) of full-time experience developing curriculum focused on the purposeful use of technology
• Knowledge of and experience with traditional instructional practices for curriculum design and development
• Working knowledge of and experience with innovative pedagogy that makes use of digital technologies
• Appreciates value of a strong team and applies team building skills
• Excellent oral and written communications, listening, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to equity and justice, including knowledge and skills related to cultural competencies
• Ability to provide second-tier support for academic computing systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field
• Knowledge of Spanish
• Prior experience with Computer Science, Design & Fabrication, STEM/STEAM curriculum

About The School at Columbia University

The School at Columbia University is an independent K-8 school founded in 2003 with the goal of providing an excellent education to a diverse student body. Our intentional school culture embraces shared beliefs across disciplines and grades, which underlie important values expressed through everyday behaviors and visible symbols throughout our community: Collaboration: Encouraging creative problem-solving in dynamic groups where outcomes are not always predictable, but ultimately greater than any individual perspective could envision. Community: Promoting inclusivity, facilitating open communication, and providing clear expectations to all members of the community to ensure a healthy, productive environment, inside and outside the school. Diversity: Reveling in an environment of myriad learning experiences that address important aspects of diversity, including identity development, anti-bias skills, and the idea that difference is better. Innovation: Taking thoughtful risks grounded in current research, putting new technologies to work in classrooms, and always seeking new approaches to learning to provide a meaningful 21st-century education to all students.

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