Inspiring Tech & Robotics Teacher, Grades 6-8

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CREC Academy of International Studies seeks a creative, high energy and student centered technology teacher for grades 6-8. The candidate should have a broad understanding of engineering content and applications, with preferred knowledge in robotics and coding.

Responsibilities include developing and administering a technology education curriculum aligned with district goals, teaching mechanics and related fields, and designing engaging activities that apply technical skills to real-life

Qualifications

• Certification area: 047 Technology Education, PK-12.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers technology education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Teaches skill and knowledge in mechanics, drafting, electricity, electronics, metalwork, graphic arts, woodworking, or related fields.
• Designs learning activities to demonstrative the application of technical skills to everyday existence; guides students in the selection of projects or experiments.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for Technology Education, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction.

Skills

Creativity

High energy

Student-centered

Robotics knowledge

Coding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's degree preferred

Certification area: 047 Technology Education PK-12

Job description

CREC Academy of International Studies seeks a creative, high energy and student centered technology teacher for grades 6-8. The candidate should have a broad understanding of engineering content and applications, with preferred knowledge in robotics and coding.

Responsibilities include developing and administering a technology education curriculum aligned with district goals, teaching mechanics and related fields, and designing engaging activities that apply technical skills to real-life