Job Description:

Fairfield College Preparatory School is an allboys Jesuit Catholic high school of excellence located on the campus of Fairfield University for students in ninth through twelfth grade.

Fairfield Prep Mission Statement

Fairfield College Preparatory School is a Jesuit Catholic School of excellence forming young men of intellectual competence who possess the conscience to make wise decisions a compassion for others and a commitment to justice in our global society.

Fairfield Prep Vision Statement

Fairfield College Preparatory School strives to be a reflective community of faith in which students revere their relationship with God and with one another. We are committed to graduating transformational leaders who will respond to global and ecological challenges in an interconnected world marked by profound change.

The McLeod Innovation Center

The McLeod Innovation Center is at the forefront of educational and technological advancement providing an environment that fosters creativity learning and innovation. Our mission is to equip students and educators with cuttingedge resources and skills enabling them to explore create and innovate.

Basic Function: The Innovation Teacher and Educational Technology Integrator serves a dual role at the McLeod Innovation Center. This staff member will teach 23 innovationrelated courses while also overseeing digital fabrication equipment supporting instructional technology and collaborating on programming and events. The ideal candidate brings creativity technical skill and a passion for supporting both students and teachers in handson futurefacing learning experiences.

Essential Functions for the Innovation Teacher and Educational Technology Integrator:

• Teaching:
  Teach 23 courses related to innovation design fabrication or educational technology. Moderate student clubs or extracurriculars as needed.

• Fabrication Lab Management:
  Oversee the safe and effective use of tools such as 3D printers laser cutters and other makerspace equipment. Ensure smooth operation workflow and project support.

• Educational Technology Integration:
  Prepare and support use of educational technology (e.g. VR headsets podcasting equipment broadcasting tools) for teachers and students. Ensure tools are ready and available for scheduled sessions.

• Training & Support:
  Provide handson training and support to teachers and students using digital fabrication tools and educational technologies. Empower faculty to integrate innovative tools into their teaching.

• Instructional Resource Development:
  Develop instructional guides and training materials to standardize and support the use of tools and technologies in the Innovation Center.

• Program & Event Support:
  Assist with planning setup and takedown for Innovation Department events interdisciplinary projects and schoolwide programs.

• Lab Supervision:
  Contribute to the daily supervision and upkeep of the McLeod Innovation Center ensuring a safe inclusive and creative environment.

Education & Technical Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a STEAMrelated field preferred (candidates actively pursuing a degree will be considered).

• Experience in high school education preferably in a Jesuit or missiondriven environment.

• Background in engineering design CAD computer science media production or other STEAM areas is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with educational and creative technologies (e.g. CANVA TinkerCAD micro:bit podcasting VR).

Special Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Collaborative mindset with a cando attitude and willingness to learn new technologies.

• Strong organizational time management and planning skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students teachers and staff.

• Proactive innovative and flexible in problemsolving and project .

• An understanding of or openness to Jesuit values and educational philosophy.

Category:

Performs such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities activities and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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