Position: IT Support and Multimedia Teacher
Status: Full-time / Exempt
Reports to: Facilities Director and Middle School Director
Mission:
GIS is a collaborative community with a student-centered learning environment that encourages growth into bilingual world citizens who strive for academic and creative excellence, embrace healthy and responsible behavior, and value independence and lifelong learning.
Position description:
The IT & Multimedia Design Teacher serves a dual role, providing technology support and leadership across the school while teaching multimedia design courses to middle school students in grades 5-8. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable troubleshooting devices, supporting teachers with technology integration, and guiding students in projects involving graphic design, video production, photography, animation, coding, digital storytelling, and emerging technologies.
Areas of Responsibilities
Information Technology Support
- Provide first-line technical support for students and staff
- Manage and maintain school devices, including laptops, desktops, tablets, printers, and audiovisual equipment
- Support classroom computers, projectors, sound systems, and presentation equipment
- Assist with user account management, software deployment, and basic network troubleshooting
- Coordinate with external IT vendors and service providers as needed
- Maintain technology inventory and assist with budgeting and purchasing recommendations
- Support cybersecurity practices, data privacy, and responsible technology use
- Create and maintain technology documentation, guides, and training materials
- Provide technology training and coaching for staff
- Support school events requiring technology setup, livestreaming, photography, or audiovisual production
Multimedia Design Instruction
- Teach multimedia design courses that foster creativity, technical skills, and design thinking
- Teach and develop curriculum in areas such as:
- Google Suite
- Graphic design
- Digital photography
- Video production and editing
- Animation
- Web design
- Digital storytelling
- Emerging media technologies
- Guide students through inquiry-based learning experiences
- Teach principles of visual communication, media literacy, copyright, and digital citizenship
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Assess student learning and provide timely feedback
- Showcase student work through exhibitions, presentations, publications, and community events
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate multimedia projects across disciplines
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Information Technology, Multimedia Design, Digital Media, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience providing technical support in an educational or professional setting.
- Experience teaching or working with children and adolescents.
- Proficiency with common educational technology platforms and productivity tools.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
- Experience in an independent, international, or IB school setting.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, video editing software, and digital content creation tools.
- Experience managing Google Workspace for Education and learning management systems.
- Familiarity with coding, web development, robotics, AI tools, or makerspace technologies.
Working Conditions:
● 40 hours per week
● Willingness to lift and move things around and be active at work
● Work hours are 10am-6pm
Compensation:
- Salary of $52,000
- Benefit package includes health insurance, paid sick time, paid Holidays plus additional paid vacation days
How to Apply:
Applications can be sent to [email protected]
- German International School of Portland is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
