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Technology Integrator: Nursery-Kindergarten and Lower School
The Town School
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Technology Integrator: Nursery-Kindergarten and Lower School

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Posted:
January 18, 2021
Location:
New York, New York
Type:
Full Time - Faculty
Category:
Technology

The Town School, a co-educational, nursery through 8th-grade school of 370 students on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, seeks a Nursery-Kindergarten and Lower School Integrator. Town embraces high academic and ethical standards for each student, and our school motto “Joy with Purpose” guides all community members. As a member of the N/K and Lower School faculty, and our Technology Department, this position reports directly to the Director of Technology with some oversight from Nursery Kindergarten and LS Division Heads. Acting as a teacher, mentor, role model, and professional development specialist, the Technology Integrator advanced Town’s efforts to blend technology into the school curriculum. 

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership in curriculum integration and our 1:1 program in the daily classes of the Nursery, Kindergarten, & Lower School.
  • Work with the Division Heads and Director of Technology regularly to ensure that the use of technology in the Nursery-Kindergarten and Lower School is curriculum-driven, age-appropriate, and is consistent with the “best practices” model of technology integration. 
  • Act as a resource in providing academic and technical support for Nursery-Kindergarten and Lower School faculty, students, and staff to model effective educational technology use.
  • Coordinate programs for educating the Nursery-Kindergarten and Lower School (administration, faculty, staff, students, and parents) about instructional technology issues.
  • Lead student technology classes during the day.
  • Preside over extra-curricular technology programs in the divisions.
  • Work with the Director of Technology in representing the school at workshops, conferences, and professional meetings (NAIS, NYCIST, NYSAIS).
  • Remain current in relevant curricular issues and trends in educational technologies through research and communication with professional organizations and colleagues at other schools.

 

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names/contact information of three professional references to techemployment@TownSchool.org attention Grant Olds, Director of Technology.

Please note: this is a 12-month position.

 

Town is committed to an equitable and inclusive program and a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are therefore especially encouraged to apply. 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s in Education or Educational Technology preferred
  • 2 - 5 years Experience teaching and catering to primary (pre-K through 5th) students’ developmental needs.
  • Knowledge of current pedagogical strategies, technology trends, and a high level of proficiency with educational technology.
  • Flexibility, creativity, and an ability to work with a variety of learning styles and age levels.
  • Effective and supportive communication skills, including the ability to explain technology issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Initiative and assertiveness in introducing educational technology and its integration in the classroom.
  • Experience with iOS software, apps, and iPad functionality, Google Apps for Education, Learning Management Systems (preferable Schoology/Seesaw), Interactive White Boards (preferably Smartboards), and a willingness to become an expert in other products as necessary.
  • Knowledge and ability to teach coding and Maker curriculum(s)
  • Support of Town’s mission and values, and a demonstrated commitment to the aspirations in our school’s Statement on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity.
  • Steadiness, warmth, empathy, discernment, superb communication and organization skills, high energy, a positive way of being, and a good sense of humor.

About The Town School
Mission: The Town School is committed to elementary co-education, serving students in nursery through eighth grade. As we embrace high academic and ethical standards for each student, we are guided by our school motto, “Joy with Purpose.” Town’s program balances the traditional and the innovative, emphasizing excellence in academics and a thorough exposure to the arts and physical education. We teach children to think creatively, read critically and reason logically, stressing the value of both individual learning and collaboration. We are committed to diversity, teaching students to be inclusive and to respect themselves and others. Students leave Town as well-rounded, articulate, resilient and morally responsible individuals. They are prepared to meet the challenges of a demanding secondary education and continue on the path of lifelong learning. Educational Philosophy: We believe that the process of learning is as important as the result. Town builds on children’s natural curiosity and creativity, helping them discover and celebrate their strengths. In our nurturing and supportive environment, we challenge each student to take risks and persevere. The pr...ogram enables students to experience success, increase self-confidence and develop individuality. Faculty and parents collaborate in support of each child’s growth. Town students develop social awareness through age-appropriate service within the school and the community at large. Students exercise responsibility and assume leadership roles as they learn to become involved citizens of the world.
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