Job Description

Crossroads seeks an enthusiastic and responsible Design + Code + Make leader, thinker, and instructor with a passion for hands-on building, design thinking, coding, and computer science projects. This position will be responsible for growing the ES into a place that understands the intersection of technology, humanity, design, and culture. This position will be responsible for teaching and designing curriculum for elementary students in grades 2-5 and helping with maintenance/training/support for instructional technology. We envision the position starting Fall 2023.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ideator of Purpose-driven technology for an elementary school.
• Teaching/Curriculum
• Instructor for elementary school students leading hands-on projects in design thinking, coding, material engineering, robotics, and 3D printing. 
• Research/Create project lessons for design thinking, coding, material engineering, robotics, and 3D printing.
• Develop and teach classes in the XRDS ES Center for I & C  and partner with classroom teachers on cross-curricular content.
• Create a safe and engaging environment in Maker Spaces for students in both lower and upper elementary school.
• Host parent chats & councils around relevant EdTech and media wellness.
• Present engaging content to the K-5 community during “Digital Citizenship Week” and “Computer Science Education/Hour-of-Code Week.”

•  Instructional Technology Thinker, Innovator, Support Role
  • Assist IT team with tasks such as monitoring ticketing system, configuring/maintaining student 1:1 iPads and Chromebooks, maintaining and updating the Blackbaud K-12 Learning Management System, and training teachers on use of equipment and software. 
  • Provide guidance and leadership to administration around the implementation of new technology or programs.
  • Support the tech needs of Monday Morning Meetings and Friday Gatherings.
  • Record Monday Morning Meetings and Friday Gatherings.
  • Support 2nd-5th grade parents with technology education updates and interactive opportunities.
  • Coordinate ES budget requests for new technology and subscriptions.
  • Onboarding of new faculty
  • Assistance with setup of online grade books, class webpages and daily tech troubleshooting 
  • Help with the implementation and onboarding of enrichment subscriptions Google Apps, Dreambox, Learning A-Z, Math Facts Pro, Seesaw

• Envisioning new EdTech implementations as needed
• Attend K-12 Department Meetings
• TMC - Technology Management Committee (1/month)
• TCC - Technology Curriculum Committee (US Tech Coordinator, MS Tech Coordinator, & ES Tech Coordinator)

Qualifications

• Experience managing and teaching children in a K-5 school environment or maker space
• Expertise/passion in STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) 
• English language proficiency required
• Must have an entrepreneurial spirit
• Understand how to create something from idea to product distribution
• Have a mentorship with a leader in the industry
• Researches contemporary problem or need
• Successful global collaborator
• Good Communication
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and shared space
• Ability to communicate professionally with teachers, students, administration, and parents 
• Ability to improvise and supplement additional projects/curriculum as necessary

Experience in one or more of the following is helpful but not required:

• Design thinking principles, project based learning, and inquiry based learning
• Computer programming languages/tools/apps for kids
• 3D design/printing
• Kid-friendly tech like MaKey MaKey, littleBits, Snap Circuits
• Game design
• Stop-motion movie making & editing
• Microcontrollers
• 2D design/graphic design
• Woodworking/power tools
• Digital fabrication
• Crafting, designing, building, hacking, and making in general
• Ability to write new lesson plans in a tech-arts field in which you are passionate/skilled is a big plus 

About Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences

Looking for a dynamic, diverse, student-centered school environment in which to work? Perhaps a career in progressive education is for you! Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences, a non-profit, independent school, offers a range of professional opportunities, as well as a highly-competitive salary and benefits package for full-time employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, tuition assistance, a retirement plan, and generous vacation. Crossroads School does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, or sexual orientation.

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