About Dexter Southfield Dexter Southfield is an independent school where boys and girls in PreK through Class 12 develop their individual talents and build an ethical foundation for life. Students learn to lead and serve with character confidence and compassion. Our 36acre campus is located on the BrooklineBoston line just minutes from the citys best museums libraries hospitals performing arts venues colleges and universitiesall of which serve as an extension of our classrooms. At Dexter Southfield we approach everything we do with enthusiasm and commitment living by our Schools motto: Our Best Today Better Tomorrow.
Essential Job Functions: - Plan and deliver engaging ageappropriate instruction for 45minutes semesterlong computer lessons once a week for students in K5 classes and year long every other week classes for PreK students
- Develop and implement lesson plans that align with school and curriculum standards state and national technology standards including basic coding digital citizenship typing and creative software use
- Use a variety of teaching methods to reach all learners and to inspire creativity selfexpression and appreciation for the computer and technology
- Guide students in exploring various forms styles genres and techniques related to computer and technology
- Establish and maintain a positive engaging classroom environment that promotes respect cooperations and active learning
- Address the individual academic and emotional needs of each student promoting growth and encouraging confidence in their abilities
- Collaborate with colleagues administrators and families to support student success and ensure cohesive crosscurricular learning
- Regularly communicate with parents/guardians to discuss student progress achievements and areas of growth. Effort grades are provided quarterly in Classes 35 and each semester in K1. Formal written student narrative comments for every student are provided at the close of each year
- Implement effective assessment tools to evaluate record and report on student progress
- Actively participate in gradelevel and divisional meetings school functions and professional development opportunities. Serve on division and schoolwide committees and initiatives. Maintain accurate records of student performance and report progress as required
- Manage and organize materials and resources for computer and technology
- Maintain a safe and organized classroom and learning environment ensuring proper care of instruments supplies books and other resources.
- Stay current with educational technology trends and professional development opportunities
- Supervise students during morning lunchtime and afternoon duties as part of the lower school faculty team
- Occasional extended hours including after school evenings and weekends may be required(open houses parentteacher conferences)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in education computer science or related field; advanced degree preferred
- Three or more years of teaching experience
- Specialized knowledge and expertise with focus on technology and digital literacy
- Experience integrating STEM and interdisciplinary learning into a computer curriculum.
- Familiarity with state and national technology standards for elementary education
- Strong background in elementary school teaching pedagogy and the socialemotional development of elementaryaged students
- Proficiency in relevant technology and software Microsoft Suite coding software and creative design programs
- Ability to work effectively both as a team player and individual contributor
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines with maximum precision and minimal supervision
- Excellent communication skills (oral written nonverbal)
- Commitment to foster promote and contribute to an engaging and inclusive learning environment and workplace
- Ability to be flexible effectively manage stress andadapt to changing work prioritiesin a fastpaced work environment
Requirements:
This job requires one to lift carry push and/or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as well as the ability to stand sit walk and effective use of extremities to reach hold touch push pull lift and carry. Incumbent must also effectively communicate (oral written nonverbal) with others. This job typically requires 30 sitting 35 walking and 35 standing and is performed under minimal temperature variations in a generally hazard free environment. Depending on classroom assignment this role may require one to relocate classrooms throughout the day and require ascending and descending stairs. Incumbents will occasionally be required to work extended hours including after school during evenings and on weekends.
Dexter Southfields 36acre campus is composed of several buildings playing fields and outdoor learning spaces which are accessible via internal and external walkways stairs nature paths hills and uneven terrain. This position requires one to transfer between these areas in all weather conditions.
All employees of Dexter Southfield are required to verify employment eligibility and successfully complete CORI SORI and fingerprintbased background checks as a condition of employment.
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