Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals. 

Requirements:

• Experience teaching in a PK-4 classroom setting with an emphasis on strong classroom management and ability to organize and manage classroom materials and resources
• Experience integrating technology into a PK-4 curriculum
• Knowledge of current trends in educational technology related to STEAM
• Knowledge of child development, especially in connection with current technologies
• Strong background in technology, engineering, and/or design thinking
• Ability to troubleshoot basic hardware and software issues relevant to the classroom and STEAM education
• Master’s Degree related to Education and/or Technology/Science

Preferred Skills and Expertise:

• Experience working in a Makerspace utilizing and maintaining various EdTech/Maker tools and hardware for classroom and integration projects (i.e. ToyBox 3D printers, GlowForge laser cutters, simple/squishy circuits, Ozobots, BeeBots).
• Practical knowledge of mainstream educational software applications (Scratch, Canva, Gemini, EdClub)
• Demonstrated ability to support the use and integration of Google Classroom and other components of Google Suite for Education tools
• Understanding and familiarity with OS platforms and Chromebooks

Responsibilities:

• Teach technology classes to students in Grades PK-4
• Differentiate instruction to support group and individual learning, and provide extra support and enrichment as needed
• Track and assess student progress by communicating with classroom teachers
• Provide information on individual student progress for Semester 1 Report Card
• Commit to addressing social justice, diversity, equity, and anti-racist, anti-bias education in the curriculum through lessons, actions, and discussions
• Collaborate with faculty to design and implement STREAM (Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) projects in Grades PK-4
• Attend regular STREAM meetings, as well as faculty meetings, professional development days, and grade-level team meetings as needed
• Support in the development of the Lower School Makerspace and perform equipment maintenance as needed
• Support students with technology-related issues and faculty who may need assistance with digital systems (e.g. Google Calendar, Google Classroom, Conferences via Google Meet, etc.)
• Perform assigned, ongoing scheduled responsibilities with care (roof duty, lunch duty, dismissal, etc.)
• Assist in the care of Chromebooks for all students by liaising between Tech, families, and classroom teachers
• Keep track of both student and teacher loaner Chromebooks and chargers (using an established sign-out sheet system)
• Maintain Technology in LS Makerspace: Kindergarten set of Chromebooks, GlowForge, Airfilters, Ozobots, BeeBots, etc.
• Collaborate with the Lower School Technology Consultant via Google Meet

It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital and partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height or weight, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law (collectively referred to herein as “Protected Classifications”).

In addition to the Protected Classifications set forth in this EEO Policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, pre-employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law.

This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, transfers, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.

About Convent of the Sacred Heart

The Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City’s oldest independent school for girls, established in 1881 by the Society of the Sacred Heart. Part of a worldwide network of over 150 schools committed to the mission of Sacred Heart education, the school is housed in two landmark buildings on 91st Street and Fifth Avenue. Since its inception, Convent of the Sacred Heart has been governed by a strong commitment to the education of the whole child, addressing her intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional development. Convent of the Sacred Heart is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, Sacred Heart seeks to hire outstanding and diverse faculty who work together harmoniously toward the common mission of the school.

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