Glenelg Country School (GCS) is an independent day school serving students age 2 – grade 12. Our mission is to cultivate a diverse community of learners who discover, contribute, thrive, and excel. GCS requires a strong commitment toward working closely with students and colleagues in and out of the classroom. In keeping with its mission, GCS strives to attract faculty and staff who embrace diversity of background, culture, and thought.
GCS is seeking a passionate and dynamic Innovation and Technology Teacher who is committed to delivering an integrated curriculum that encourages students to explore and excel in STEAM fields.
Essential Functions:
- Design, develop, and implement an engaging and innovative STEAM curriculum for grades 1 through 5.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and suitable for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Collaborate with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues.
- Manage Bring Your Own Device program for grades 3-5.
- Management of Lower School Innovation Lab.
- Serve as Lower School Technology coordinator for division.
- Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
- Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
Desired Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, with a specific focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Mathematics. A master’s degree is desired.
- At least 3-5 years of teaching experience, preferably with a focus on STEAM subjects.
- Experience working with elementary-aged students.
- Experience in curriculum development and implementation of integrated STEAM programs.
- Proficiency in using technology as an educational tool.
Desired Skills and Attributes
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for STEAM education with the ability to inspire and motivate students.
- Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills for effective lesson delivery and curriculum implementation.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with a high level of empathy and patience.
- Proficiency in differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
Physical Demands:
This role requires regular standing, walking, and the use of hands for various classroom activities. Must be capable of lifting at least thirty pounds and climbing stairs. Vision abilities include close and distance vision for a variety of educational materials and student observation.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to listen, physically direct, and speak. The employee is required to stand, walk; use hands and fingers to compute, handle, clean spills, tie shoe, zipper coats or feel and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus with screens, white boards, printed material, and ability to see children in detail. The employee must be able to lift at least thirty pounds. The employee is also regularly required to climb two flights of stairs.
Compensation Range: $55,000 – $75,000. GCS offers a robust benefits package including health insurances, retirement plan, and generous leave and holidays.