Lower School Instructional Coach & Creation, Design, and Innovation (CDI) Teacher (2nd through 5th Grades)

At Awty, we believe that students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one another’s diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students, alumni, employees, and parents.

Position Summary:  The instructional coach and/ CDI teacher will be a critical member of the lower school faculty. As an instructional coach (not limited to the area of technology integration) you will work as a colleague with classroom teachers in all programs (French and International) to support student learning and best practices in teaching.  You will provide personalized, 1:1 support based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers  and teams who are interested in refining their craft. As part of this role you will also be designing instruction in the Creation, Design & Innovation Lab, an enrichment class that delves into design thinking and emerging technologies. The CDI Teacher also directs KRAMS, a student elective course in video and audio broadcast journalism. The CDI Teacher will report to the Head of the Lower School and be part of a schoolwide instructional coaching team working closely with the Director of Educational Technology.

Education and Experience:

 Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education (or related field)
• Previous classroom experience

Preferred:

• Master's Degree
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience
• Previous coaching or teacher leadership experience
• Deep knowledge of instructional strategies and well-versed in current best practices
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Ability to design and deliver customized professional development to teachers
• Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2 or the intention to pursue certifications
• Google Certified Coach or the intention to pursue certification
• Experience with online learning and the use of a Learning Management System
• Experience working in both Mac and PC platforms and iPads
• Experience coaching teachers and working with teams
• Fluent in English and one of the school’s principal languages (Spanish or French)
• Experience working in a maker space and/or design program
• Experience in video and audio production
• Passionate about STEAM education and innovation
• Strong understanding of curriculum design and cross curricular integration of technology standards

TO APPLY:

Submit your application through the school's website.  All applicants should include a cover letter, current résumé and three professional references (including your most recent direct supervisor). 

Direct inquiries (cover letter, CV, references) to Tim Long, Head of Lower School, tlong@awty.org.

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.

The position is a one-year renewable contract, with competitive salary and conditions. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.