Technology Innovation Teacher

Independence was founded in 1978 by parents seeking a challenging education that would be strong in the academic areas, arts, foreign languages, and athletics. Today, the school occupies a 90-acre campus in the Pike Creek Valley (near Hockessin, Newark, and Wilmington, Cecil County, MD, and Southeastern Chester County, PA), and features state of the art facilities and outdoor classrooms.
The Independence School, an independent day school welcoming children age 3 through 8th Grade, provides an exceptionally strong academic foundation and so much more. At Independence, students learn to think for themselves. They learn independence. Our school mission, beliefs, and core values guide us to ensure we offer students an unparalleled educational experience, opportunities for leadership and a welcoming community for the entire family.

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Technology Innovation Teacher
Direct Supervisor: Head of Lower School and Head of Middle School
FLSA: Exempt
Type: Full-Time Faculty Employee

The Technology Innovation Teacher is a creative and student-centered educator who will develop and enhance the technological and innovation experience for K-8 students and employees. A forward thinker, who will work collaboratively to further the school's STEM initiatives and design spaces, affording our students additional opportunities to develop creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Works closely with academic leadership and the school's technology team.

Professional Attributes

• High energy and enthusiasm with the ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and implement new initiatives

• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with employees, students, and parents

• Confidence in professional aptitude with the ability to effectively convey skills and knowledge

• Positive team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of the School

• Supports and aligns with the School's philosophy, mission, values, and policies

• Commitment to fostering and supporting a safe and healthy atmosphere and an inclusive community

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate developmentally appropriate learning around technology for K-8 that utilizes traditional and new tools to promote student agency and responsible use; technology curriculum includes but is not limited to, digital citizenship, robotics, coding, media creation, and digital literacy

• Provide educational opportunities that empower students to become critical and interdisciplinary thinkers, enthusiastic tinkerers, and problem-solvers

• Integrate STEM principles into the instructional program by utilizing project-based and applied learning experiences that foster creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking

• Promote the safe, responsible, and ethical use of digital media and tools

• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to assist them and their students with lessons and projects that require technology integration or design thinking principles

• Collaborate with academic leadership and the Technology Systems Manager to establish educational technology norms and goals

• Lends expertise and counsel to help create collaborative design spaces on campus

• Work with the Technology Systems Manager to create and deliver faculty in-service training on the topic of technology integration into the curriculum

• Member of Indy's technology team, providing technology support to students and faculty as needed

• Work with the academic leadership and Business Office for budgeting and ordering

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

A degree in education, science, technology, or related field

• At least three years of experience in education

  • Early career or change of career candidates will also be considered

• Strong knowledge of and deep passion for using technology as a tool for productivity, creativity, and collaboration

• Experience with the latest educational technologies and continued professional development to keep abreast of new technology initiatives

• Interest in coaching robotics

The Technology Innovation Teacher is a 10-month position and follows the academic calendar. Occasional paid work during the summer will be required as needed.

2/21/24

The Independence School prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.