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Posted: 11-Aug-22
Location: Rector, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on Expereince
Categories:
Technology Instruction
The Valley School of Ligonier is seeking and accepting applications for the immediate position of Middle School Technology/STEM teacher (grades 5-8) beginning with the 2022-23 school year. Valley School has an ever-growing technology program that begins in kindergarten, and expands through 8th grade. Middle school students learn robotics, technology and programming skills, as well as problem-solving skills essential to a STEM curriculum. These students deepen their passion for technology through rich, discovery-based courses that include AI Technology, configuring and programming Arduino boards, game design, 3-D modeling/printing using Blender, photography and photo editing, and business management. Successful candidates will need experience with teaching programming languages and skills, STEM education programs and related hardware, and ability to support Apple-based products, including iPads, desktops and laptops.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach middle school computer class and STEM-related courses for grades 5-8
- Maintain and inventory upper school iPad fleet for the school using Mosyle Manager
- Contribute to the growth and development of the school’s technology and STEM programs
- Collaborate with faculty and elementary technology teacher to provide professional development and to integrate and support technology in the classroom
- Attend faculty meetings and fulfill other faculty obligations
- Participate in the life of the school, including scheduled extra duties and, where possible, attending after hours events that reflect commitment to the success of the school and the development of the whole child
- Participate in school-related conferences, training, and committee work
Job Requirements:
- Teaching Certification (Middle school and or BCIT preferred)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
- 2+ years teaching experience in a classroom setting
- Strong communication skills
- Skills and experience in using Apple OS, iOS, Google Apps, and G-Suite preferred
- Ability to organize and inventory
- Passion for working and engaging with energetic Middle School students
- Desire to work with collaborative and dedicated colleagues
Valley School of Ligonier, founded in 1946, is a coeducational day school located on a 400-acre rural campus southeast of Pittsburgh. Valley School aims to provide a balanced and strong program of study for a diverse group of children. The school has roughly 180 students in grades K-8 with about half of those in the Middle School division. VSL is committed to the professional growth and development of its faculty and staff.
For more information about VSL, please visit: www.valleyschoolofligonier.org
Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and references to: Jen Fretts, Human Resource Manager; Valley School of Ligonier email: jfretts@valleyschoolofligonier.org
The Valley School of Ligonier seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff, and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical disability or age.
Job Requirements:
- Teaching Certification (Middle school and or BCIT preferred)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
- 2+ years teaching experience in a classroom setting
- Strong communication skills
- Skills and experience in using Apple OS, iOS, Google Apps, and G-Suite preferred
- Ability to organize and inventory
- Passion for working and engaging with energetic Middle School students
- Desire to work with collaborative and dedicated colleagues