EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

St. Mary Academy-Bay View, grades Pre-K through 12, is seeking an Education Technology Specialist for the 2023-2024 school year. Bay View is recognized for its commitment to STEAM programming for girls and young women. The candidate is responsible for growing the school’s efforts for experiential, challenging, creative, and project-based learning integrating technology. The person hired for this job will collaborate with teachers across grade levels to enhance the use of technology and form community partnerships that bring opportunities for innovation and application of STEAM. The candidate will teach technology literacy and computer science in the Lower School. Candidates must be committed to an all-girls, Mercy Education.


Responsibilities:
Teach Computer Science classes in grades Pre-K through 5 on computer basics and procedures, coding, robotics, online research skills, and creativity with tech tools
Work with faculty throughout the Academy to champion project-based learning experiences, including interdisciplinary design challenges
Create and facilitate school-based, high-quality professional learning, working with teachers throughout the Academy to refine their knowledge and skills in using technology to support and enhance teaching and learning
Act as a technical mentor and guide to faculty in developing and maintaining new technology-based platforms and programs to enhance instruction
Advise teachers and families on digital citizenship and emerging technology trends
Participate in ongoing professional development on emerging technologies, curriculum design, and pedagogies relevant to instructional technology
The position also involves serving as an advisor and providing faculty support to a club or activity

Successful candidates will possess the following attributes:

Experience with tools such as Code.org's CS Fundamentals curriculum, Scratch software, Edison, and KIBO robots
Strong understanding of child development, including the social, emotional, and intellectual domains
Creative, imaginative, and growth mindset in teaching, coaching, and curricular design
Supports Mercy Values and Mercy Critical Concerns
An orientation to progressive education philosophy and teaching practices
Demonstrates cultural competency and skills in working with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Approaches work with energy, kindness, maturity, curiosity, flexibility, and a sense of humor
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
BA/BS degree in computer science or related education, Master’s degree preferred