Technology Teacher (K-5), Private School, Part Time w/ Benefits

About us

The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring is a national non-profit consortium of independent local tutoring and education firms.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced Technology Teacher who thrives in elementary classroom environment. You must have a child-centered approach and be able to create a safe well-ordered classroom. You must have a solid understanding of the national curriculum standards and have experience closing the achievement gap, and you must also develop engaging and innovative lessons that allow our students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. You are someone who incorporates technology and hands-on learning experiences into the classroom with enthusiasm. The ideal candidate also believes in collaboration with other colleagues and promotes understanding and communication in a diverse learning and cultural environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Helps students learn how to use technology in a safe and responsible way.
• Teaches basic computer skills, such as typing, using a mouse, and navigating the internet.
• Shows students how technology can be used in different subject areas, such as math and science.
• Fosters a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision.
• Develop and implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Thoughtfully plan daily lessons and implement specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary.
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Be accountable for students’ academic growth and increase each individual student’s achievement.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
• Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Invest parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication.

Schedule:

• W/Th 8am-3pm
• Job Type: Part-time
• Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
• Expected hours: 14 per week

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must love working with children.
• Basic curriculum will be provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively and often with parents and families.
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management.
• Enthusiasm for and demonstrated mastery of subject matter.
• Unrelenting commitment to students, self, and school’s constant learning and development.
• Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback.
• Proficient with Mac OS/Macbooks, iOS/iPads, Google/Gmail, SmartBoards and related software.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance