The School at Columbia University is an independent K-8 school founded in 2003 with the goal of providing an excellent education to a diverse student body. Our intentional school culture embraces shared beliefs across disciplines and grades, which underlie important values expressed through everyday behaviors and visible symbols throughout our community.
We dedicate ourselves to fostering in our students, personal resourcefulness and integrity, a sense of social responsibility, and a lifelong appreciation of learning through an innovative, socially and emotionally supportive, and academically challenging program. We adhere to a common code of civility among all constituents. We tailor our instruction so that the needs of the individual students are met. A committed faculty and administration strive to create a school that will stand as a model for what K-8 education can be, and serve as a genuine and enduring partnership between Columbia University and its neighbors.
Responsibilities:
Create and teach curricular materials for K-5 students in class periods dedicated to
Technology in Grades K-5
Collaborate with K-8 teachers in designing and implementing units of study in accordance with The School's educational perspective and curricular architecture
Provide support to The School's teachers and students in the creation, implementation, and use of the technology resources in classrooms
Assist in the effective integration of technology; generally supporting classroom technology, while increasing each teacher's ability to support classroom technology
Work with the Division Directors, Technology Director, and the other Educational
Technologists to ensure that goals for the application of technology and general
competencies are being met within a curricular framework
Commit to an individualized professional development plan
Chaperone overnight and/or extended grade-level trips, as applicable, in support of the teaching team, student experience, and the academic and advisory program
Fulfill all duties, responsibilities, and commitments as outlined in the school’s Guidebook and the organization’s code of conduct
Keep careful anecdotal and assessment records to write accurate, comprehensive student reports that reflect student growth and support their future education
Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited College or University
Knowledge of and experience within an educational setting in which integrated curriculum is designed and delivered
At least two years (or equivalent) of full-time experience developing curriculum focused on the purposeful use of technology
Knowledge of and experience with traditional instructional practices for curriculum design and development
Working knowledge of and experience with innovative pedagogy that makes use of digital technologies
Ability to be a team player
Excellent oral and written communications, listening, and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide second-tier support for academic computing systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in a related field
Knowledge of Spanish
Prior experience with Computer Science, Design & Fabrication, STEM/STEAM curriculum
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Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
