Communications Assistant & K-5 Technology Teacher

Position Overview

Westchester Country Day School a leading PK12 independent school located in High Point NC dedicated to academic excellence and whole-child development is seeking a dynamic and innovative Communications Assistant who will also serve as Technology Teacher for Grades K5. This hybrid position requires a passion for technology integration in elementary education and storytelling that builds engagement within the school community.

Primary Responsibilities

This position collaborates with both the Director of Communications and Marketing and the Head of Lower School to produce compelling content that reflects the schools mission brand and programs and to deliver technology curriculum and initiatives for young learners.

K5 Technology Instruction (Lower School):

• Technology education Introduce students to age-appropriate coding robotics digital citizenship and productivity tools (e.g. Google Workspace VEX IQ Robotics)
• Lesson delivery Design and implement engaging technology lessons for grades K5 that support digital literacy responsible technology use and creative problem-solving.
• Team teaching Collaborate with homeroom teachers to integrate technology into core subjects and interdisciplinary projects.
• Technology support Maintain and manage technology equipment including laptops and classroom robotics kits. Troubleshoot technology as needed.
• Lifelong learning Stay current with emerging educational technologies and recommend tools and practices that enhance student learning.

Communications Assistant (PK12):

• Social media management Plan create and publish engaging content across the schools social media channels (e.g. Instagram Facebook LinkedIn). Maintain a content calendar and monitor trends to optimize engagement.
• Content creation Capture and edit multimedia content (photos videos graphics audio) for use on social media and in digital and print materials. Ensure all content aligns with the schools visual identity and messaging. Organize tag and maintain digital media files.
• Team support Attend school events to document through photography video and short-form written content (captions quotes recaps). Support the advancement team at special events and provide backup for email newsletters web updates and emergency communications as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelors degree in communications marketing journalism public relations education instructional technology or a related field is required. Candidates who have a masters degree in educational technology instructional design or a related discipline and/or experience teaching in an elementary-aged classroom/enrichment setting will be strongly considered.
• Candidates must have knowledge of educational technology tools digital learning platforms coding and robotics along with digital literacy and citizenship.
• Candidates must have experience managing social media or creating content for an organization or brand as part of an integrated marketing communications strategy.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills with the ability to adapt to a particular brand voice institutional style and audience are preferred.
• Candidates with excellent communication and classroom management skills and a passion for inspiring teachers and students to explore and innovate with technology are encouraged to apply.

Please apply online at by completing the application and uploading a letter of interest resume and references. Questions can be directed to Penny Rowe CFO at .