Media Lab Teacher (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Job Summary

If you have a passion for digital media, computational thinking and intros to coding using Scratch programming, web design, data analysis, and a gift for inspiring young minds, we are looking for you. We are currently recruiting for a new elementary and middle school Media Lab teacher to join our outstanding faculty of teachers for the next school year. You must have experience working with impacted students, 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.

Job Responsibilities
Create daily lesson plans and learning activities for students based on school standards in media lab, computer, and digital citizenship education.
Develop a blend of technology and digital expression lessons that align with today's student needs.
Provide an intro to coding to teach students how to code using blocks vs programming language via a Scratch programming environment.
Facilitate an intro to web design using Google sites to design basic web pages.
Promote and teach digital citizenship to educate students about responsible use of technology, cyber bullying, and digital disinhibition.
Differentiate lessons when needed to give all students access to the curriculum regardless of disability, instructional level, language skill proficiency or level of interest in the subject.
Evaluate student performance on tasks established by the standards using different methods such as observation, performance-based tasks or other standard test practices.
Maintain a safe, orderly and supportive classroom by modeling expected behavior and standards, promoting positive interactions and quickly addressing behaviors that are not in line with

Job Description / Essential Elements

If you have a passion for digital media, computational thinking and intros to coding using Scratch programming, web design, data analysis, and a gift for inspiring young minds, we are looking for you. We are currently recruiting for a new elementary and middle school Media Lab teacher to join our outstanding faculty of teachers for the next school year. You must have experience working with impacted students, 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.

Job Responsibilities

Create daily lesson plans and learning activities for students based on school standards in media lab, computer, and digital citizenship education.

Develop a blend of technology and digital expression lessons that align with today's student needs.

Provide an intro to coding to teach students how to code using blocks vs programming language via a Scratch programming environment.

Facilitate an intro to web design using Google sites to design basic web pages.

Promote and teach digital citizenship to educate students about responsible use of technology, cyber bullying, and digital disinhibition.

Differentiate lessons when needed to give all students access to the curriculum regardless of disability, instructional level, language skill proficiency or level of interest in the subject.

Evaluate student performance on tasks established by the standards using different methods such as observation, performance-based tasks or other standard test practices.

Maintain a safe, orderly and supportive classroom by modeling expected behavior and standards, promoting positive interactions and quickly addressing behaviors that are not in line with the school discipline plan.

Communicate with parents regarding student progress, potential and behavior periodically through phone or electronic means and at parent and teacher conferences.

Improve skills and knowledge in teaching by regularly taking classes, attending workshops and discovering new methods of delivering exciting content to students.

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in media arts and sciences or another related field

Strong classroom management skills and experience building digital presentations

Comprehensive knowledge of computational thinking

Coding, web design, data analysis skills

Flexible team player with strong communication skills, both orally and in writing

Schedule:

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Experience:

Teaching: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person