The Crescent Academy is growing and seeking creative, knowledgeable, and student-centered Technology & Library Teachers to serve students in our Elementary and Middle School programs.
We are seeking educators who are passionate about helping students become confident, responsible, and creative users of technology while fostering a lifelong love of reading, inquiry, and learning. The successful candidates will build inclusive learning environments where students develop digital literacy, information literacy, research skills, computational thinking, and a passion for reading through engaging technology and library experiences.
Teachers will prepare and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with the New York State Computer Science & Digital Fluency Learning Standards, library and information literacy best practices, the Academy's approved curriculum, and the school's mission and values.
These are primarily part-time positions, with the possibility of additional teaching, enrichment, or school-support responsibilities based on the candidate's qualifications and the Academy's needs.
Applicants may apply for Technology, Library, or both disciplines. Candidates who are qualified to teach multiple subject areas are encouraged to apply, as the Academy may combine positions for the right individual.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Curriculum & Instruction
- Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned technology lessons using the Academy's approved curriculum, available hardware, software, digital resources, and grade-level expectations.
- Teach age-appropriate concepts that may include digital citizenship, keyboarding, computer operations, online safety, coding and computational thinking, productivity tools, media literacy, digital creativity, research skills, artificial intelligence awareness, and responsible use of technology.
- Help students develop confidence using technology to create, communicate, collaborate, solve problems, think critically, and present ideas while fostering responsible digital habits and ethical decision-making.
- Introduce students to technology vocabulary, digital workflows, troubleshooting strategies, coding concepts, design thinking, emerging technologies, and effective use of digital tools to support learning across subject areas.
- Provide hands-on learning experiences through educational software, coding platforms, robotics, multimedia projects, presentations, digital design, and other approved technology applications that encourage creativity, innovation, collaboration, and critical thinking.
- Connect technology instruction to real-world applications, career awareness, interdisciplinary learning, digital citizenship, and responsible technology use in ways that are consistent with the Academy's approved curriculum and the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency (CS&DF) and Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Learning Standards.
Library Curriculum & Instruction
- Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned library lessons using the Academy's approved curriculum, library resources, digital tools, and grade-level expectations.
- Teach age-appropriate concepts that may include library organization, book selection, literature appreciation, information literacy, research strategies, reading comprehension, study skills, media literacy, and responsible use of print and digital resources.
- Help students develop a lifelong love of reading while building confidence in locating, evaluating, organizing, and using information effectively for learning, inquiry, and personal growth.
- Introduce students to library vocabulary, research methods, literary genres, authors, citation practices, digital resources, critical evaluation of information, and ethical use of print and online materials.
- Provide engaging learning experiences through read-alouds, book discussions, independent reading, literature circles, research projects, library exploration, digital databases, and other approved library activities that foster curiosity, literacy, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
- Connect library instruction to classroom curriculum, interdisciplinary learning, research, digital citizenship, and real-world applications in ways that are consistent with the Academy's approved curriculum and values.
Inclusive & Differentiated Instruction
- Differentiate instruction so students with varying skill levels, learning needs, confidence levels, language backgrounds, and technology experiences can participate meaningfully and make progress.
- Provide clear demonstrations, visual and verbal directions, step-by-step supports, adapted materials, alternative approaches, and appropriate levels of challenge.
- Implement applicable accommodations, modifications, Individualized Education Program provisions, and student-support plans communicated by authorized school personnel.
- Create a classroom culture in which effort, growth, creativity, craftsmanship, respectful risk-taking, and collaboration are valued alongside finished products or performance skill.
Classroom Environment, Safety & Materials
- Create and maintain a safe, orderly, inclusive, respectful, and encouraging learning environment in the technology lab, library, and other instructional spaces.
- Establish clear routines for entering, transitioning, using materials and instruments, cleaning up, storing work, rehearsing, performing, and leaving instructional areas.
- Teach and consistently reinforce safe, responsible use of technology devices, books, and other classroom resources.
- Inventory, organize, distribute, collect, clean, and store technology supplies, library books, instruments, equipment, and instructional materials.
- Promptly report damaged equipment, hazardous materials, facility concerns, student injuries, or other safety issues and follow established school procedures.
Assessment & Student Progress
- Use observation, portfolios, projects, performances, skill demonstrations, listening activities, reflections, discussions, rubrics, and other appropriate assessments to monitor student learning.
- Evaluate students fairly based on demonstrated learning, preparation, participation, effort, growth, craftsmanship, creative process, skill development, and understanding of course expectations.
- Maintain accurate attendance, grades, assessment results, project records, accommodations, and student progress information.
- Provide timely, specific, and encouraging feedback that helps students recognize strengths, revise work, improve skills, build confidence, and take ownership of their learning.
- Prepare progress reports, report-card information, and other required academic documentation accurately and on schedule.
Student Support & Character Development
- Use constructive, age-appropriate, and consistent classroom-management practices that protect instructional time and support positive student behavior.
- Model and reinforce kindness, patience, fairness, responsibility, self-control, perseverance, appropriate expression, care for shared materials, and respect for different ideas and abilities.
- Recognize individual student needs and collaborate with school leadership, families, classroom teachers, and support staff to implement appropriate academic, behavioral, social, or sensory supports.
- Maintain professional boundaries, protect student confidentiality, and promote the safety, dignity, and well-being of every child.
Family Communication & Professional Responsibilities
- Communicate regularly and professionally with parents or guardians regarding student progress, strengths, concerns, required materials, performances, exhibitions, and opportunities for support.
- Participate in parent conferences, staff meetings, professional-development activities, curriculum work, school planning, and required training.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and school leadership to coordinate schedules, connect technology learning across subjects, and support students throughout the school program.
- Reflect on instructional effectiveness, use feedback constructively, and pursue ongoing professional growth in technology and library education, classroom practice, student development, and safety.
- Follow the Academy's policies, procedures, approved curriculum, supervision requirements, family communication expectations, and standards of professional conduct.
Enrichment & School Community
- Support or organize technology clubs, library exhibits, showcases, performances, assemblies, interdisciplinary projects, competitions, and other student-enrichment experiences as assigned.
- Assist with school events, celebrations, field trips, community-building activities, stage or display preparation, and other reasonable responsibilities connected to the role.
- Support The Crescent Academy's mission and help maintain a school culture that values creativity, academic growth, kindness, patience, justice, responsibility, and respect.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of technology and/or library concepts appropriate for elementary and middle-school students.
- Ability to plan standards-aligned instruction, demonstrate technology and library concepts clearly, assess student learning, manage active creative classrooms, and respond to varied student needs.
- Ability to teach technology and/or library classes safely and confidently within the scope of the candidate's education, training, and experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally with students, families, colleagues, and school leadership.
- Reliability, punctuality, organization, flexibility, patience, creativity, sound judgment, and consistent professional follow-through.
- Commitment to The Crescent Academy's mission, values, policies, approved curriculum, and professional expectations.
- Ability to successfully complete all applicable background checks, clearances, reference verification, and employment requirements for work in a school setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Technology, Library, Education, or a related field.
- At least one year of teaching, student-teaching, arts-program, youth-program, private-lesson, camp, or other structured instructional experience.
- New York State teaching certification in technology, library, or another relevant education area.
- Experience teaching both elementary and middle-school students in a private, public, charter, religious, community, or other structured educational setting.
- Demonstrated proficiency with technology instruction, digital literacy, information literacy, library instruction, research skills, coding, productivity tools, educational technology, or related instructional practices appropriate for elementary and middle school students.
- Experience planning technology projects, reading initiatives, library programs, coding or robotics activities, makerspace experiences, research projects, clubs, interdisciplinary learning opportunities, assemblies, or other student-enrichment activities.
- Familiarity with educational technology, learning-management systems, digital research tools, library management systems, coding platforms, robotics equipment, productivity software, multimedia creation tools, artificial intelligence applications, and other technology resources used in K–8 education.
Physical & Work Requirements
The position requires active instruction, supervision, demonstration, setup, and organization in technology and library settings. The employee must be able to perform the following essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, kneel, and move throughout instructional spaces for extended portions of the workday.
- Demonstrate age-appropriate technology skills, computer applications, digital tools, research strategies, library procedures, and instructional activities safely and effectively.
- Set up, move, carry, organize, and store books, technology devices, robotics equipment, instructional materials, audiovisual equipment, furniture, and other classroom and library resources.
- Work in classrooms, technology labs, library spaces, hallways, multipurpose rooms, and other school environments with varying noise levels and activity.
- Respond promptly to student safety concerns and move throughout instructional spaces to provide active supervision.
Why Join The Crescent Academy
- Make a meaningful impact by helping children develop digital literacy, information literacy, critical thinking, creativity, responsible technology use, and a lifelong love of reading and learning.
- Teach in a growing, mission-centered school community that values the development of the whole child.
- Work with colleagues who value collaboration, thoughtful instruction, family partnership, positive character development, and student success.
- Help shape and strengthen an elementary and middle school technology and library program.
osition Details
- Job title: Technology & Library Teacher – Elementary & Middle School
- Job type: Part-time/Full-time
- Compensation: Based on qualifications, experience, and assigned schedule.
- Work setting: In person at school.
- Work location: The Crescent Academy, 1112 Broad Street, Endicott, New York.
- Schedule: Determined based on the school schedule, course assignments, program needs, and candidate availability.
- Additional hours or a fuller schedule may be available through other qualified teaching, enrichment, library, technology, or school-support assignments, depending on Academy needs.
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks, clearances, reference verification, and required employment documentation.
Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
The Crescent Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, mission-related role requirements, and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.
To Apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and a brief statement describing their technology, library, teaching, educational technology, media, STEM, computer science, literacy, research, or youth-program experience. Applicants should also identify relevant degrees, certifications, areas of instructional strength, their availability for part-time work, and any additional subject areas or school responsibilities they may be qualified to support.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
