Design Technology Specialist

Pre-K to Grade 2 Instructor

Part-time and Full-time positions will be considered

Tenacre Country Day School is seeking a lower-grade design technology specialist for the 2025-2026 school year. Tenacre’s mission is to nurture and challenge each child, every day. Everything we do is designed to enhance this all-important balance over a broad range of homeroom and special subjects, along with other activities. As a school dedicated to the elementary years, Tenacre values the importance of teaming with grade-level teachers, the strong partnership between parents and staff, and the meaningful participation of each child in daily school life. We provide our teachers with numerous professional development opportunities and a collegial atmosphere. Tenacre values diversity and inclusiveness in our curriculum and our school community, and we expect all members of the community to contribute positively to the school experience.

As a community of children and adults, we strive to work hard, to find joy, and to be kind.

Tenacre offers comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits that support personal health and wellness, a robust 401K retirement plan, and a supportive mentoring program.

Design Technology Specialist

At Tenacre, we want our students to experience technology instruction that develops skills in logic, sequencing, programming, and design thinking, while also focusing on mastery of software and hardware tools. The Design Technology Specialist teaches two technology classes per week for each grade level from Pre-K through Grade 2. This role also involves supporting students as they use technology to demonstrate their understanding in homeroom activities and interdisciplinary projects. Beyond providing direct instruction, the technology specialist will have opportunities to design new curricula and participate in overall program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience teaching technology at the early elementary school level
• Ability to design and facilitate project-based and challenge-based curriculum
• Demonstrated proficiency with both design thinking and various digital skills, including block programming, digital drawing, audio and video recording, and stop motion animation.
• Ability to promote a positive learning environment that includes behavior management techniques appropriate to the needs of students in grades Pre-K-2
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and inspire student learning
• Develop innovative lessons to challenge 21st-century learners 
• Plan, develop, and execute lessons for age-appropriate academic technology skills, programming and coding, and design thinking 
• Teach internet safety, including personal responsibility for technology use 
• Collaborate with the Director of Design Technology and another design technology specialist as a department; work with colleagues in other disciplines; integrate lessons with existing STEAM curricula
• Assist in implementing technology in Pre-K-2 classrooms
• Write student reports 
• Participate in related duties such as recess and lunch supervision  

Please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Will Crissman

Head of School

Tenacre Country Day School

78 Benvenue Street

Wellesley, MA 02482

(781)-235-2282 x201

Email: wcrissman@tenacrecds.org

Tenacre Country Day School considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, creed, veteran or uniformed service status, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. As an inclusive community, we welcome candidates who will increase the diversity of our school.

About Tenacre Country Day School

Tenacre School is a small, co-educational day school for children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Six. Our mission is to "nurture and challenge each child, every day." Tenacre enrolls 194 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 6th Grade, and has a teaching staff of 35, including special subject teachers for science, Spanish, art, technology, library, music, P.E., and Spanish. Tenacre also has resource teachers for reading and math to maintain small group learning. Supporting the operation of the school are the academic, admission/enrollment, business, and development offices. Work Environment Tenacre has a warm, welcoming work environment. All staff are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities throughout the year, from community service projects with students, or acting in an annual faculty/staff play, to talking with the students about a hobby or trip during an assembly, or even attending "tadpole graduation" with third graders in the spring! Everyone on the staff works to enhance the learning experience of the children from direct teaching, to maintaining the facilities, to providing a nutritious lunch each day. All staff are considered valuable members of the Ten...acre community. Benefits: The following are some of the benefits offered by Tenacre: Health insurance - Blue Cross/Blue Shield Pension - John Hancock with a match of 7-10% based on years of service, Dental, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent care expenses, and Professional development opportunities and graduate work assistance Equal Opportunity Employer We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity, and we encourage candidates of color to apply.

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