MS Technology Teacher

American Paradigm Schools

8101 Castor Avenue Philadelphia PA 19152

Discovering Excellence Through Cultivating Differences

American Paradigm Schools are dedicated to equity and excellence for all learners while celebrating the uniqueness of our communities. Our values drive our dedication to providing a world class education.

Position: MS Technology Teacher

Position type: Full Time

Position location (School): MEmphis Street Academy Charter School

Department: Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Employment status: Exempt

Employment duration: 10 Months

Position Overview:

The Middle School Technology Teacher is responsible for developing and delivering engaging standards-based instruction in technology for students in grades 5-8. This role emphasizes digital literacy computer science fundamentals responsible technology use and the integration of technology into core subject areas. The teacher will foster creativity problem-solving and critical thinking while preparing students with the technological skills necessary for academic success and future careers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a technology curriculum that includes digital literacy keyboarding coding robotics internet safety and multimedia projects.

• Teach students how to effectively and responsibly use technology for learning communication and collaboration.

• Integrate technology across subjects to support interdisciplinary learning.

• Create hands-on project-based learning experiences that encourage innovation and critical thinking.

• Instruct students in proper research practices online safety and digital citizenship.

• Maintain an inclusive and engaging classroom environment that supports diverse learners.

• Assess student progress using multiple measures and provide timely feedback.

• Collaborate with colleagues to support school-wide technology initiatives.

• Stay current with emerging educational technology trends and tools.

• Support students and staff in troubleshooting basic technology issues when needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Education Instructional Technology Computer Science or related field (Masters preferred).

• Valid teaching certification (appropriate to subject/grade level).

• Strong knowledge of instructional technology tools Google Workspace for Education Microsoft Office Suite and coding platforms.

• Experience teaching middle school students and differentiating instruction.

• Excellent classroom management organizational and communication skills.

• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with robotics coding languages (Scratch Python HTML/CSS) and educational technology applications.

• Familiarity with project-based learning and STEM/STEAM initiatives.

• Ability to collaborate with teachers to integrate technology into other subject areas.

Work Environment:

• Full-time position during the academic year.

• Participation in professional development and school-wide activities is expected.

American Paradigm Schools are Caring School Communities.

Relationships are the foundation of classroom and school life and underpin teaching learning and prosocial development. Building relationships and fostering students sense of community are a critical part of our work at APS and as such we have partnered with the Collaborative Classroom to implement the Caring School Community Model in all of our schools.

Caring School Community model builds positive classroom and schoolwide communities while developing students social and emotional learning (SEL) skills and competencies. It is designed to help students become caring responsible members of their school communities and ultimately to grow into humane principled and skilled citizens of a democratic society. The lessons in the program help faculty and staff create a warm safe and disciplined school environment where all community members can develop the skills and dispositions they need to interact constructively with others.

All employees at American Paradigm Schools are expected to be true champions of the Caring School Community Program.