Technology Instructor

Available Positions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Peter Catholic School in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Technology Instructor for a 25-hour per week, part-time role. The ideal candidate will deliver engaging K-8 technology instruction, build a sequential curriculum, and foster digital literacy, creativity, and problem solving.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining the lab, and ensuring safety and compliance with diocesan policies. The role reports to the principal and supports student learning in technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field preferred.
• Complete and maintain diocesan safe environment expectations.
• Background check and trainings prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach technology classes for K-8 students.
• Develop a sequential K-8 technology curriculum with defined skills and outcomes.
• Instruct students in keyboarding, computer skills, file management, and basic software.
• Create hands-on projects to foster creativity, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Maintain the computer lab schedule and supervise hardware maintenance.

Skills

IT knowledge

Instructional skills

Classroom management

Communication & collaboration

Lifting 25 pounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Job description

Description

St. Peter Catholic School, in the Brookside neighborhood of Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Technology Instructor. The ideal candidate provides engaging, age-appropriate technology instruction that develops students' digital literacy, problem-solving, creativity, computational thinking, and responsible use of technology. This position is part-time, based on a 25-hour workweek, and reports to the principal.

Essential Duties

• Plan and teach technology classes for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
• Develop and maintain a sequential K-8 technology curriculum with clearly defined skills and learning outcomes for each grade level.
• Provide age-appropriate instruction in keyboarding, computer skills, file management, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, digital research, multimedia, coding, and other technology applications.
• Develop hands-on projects that encourage creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Establish grade-level technology competencies and benchmarks.
• Evaluate and update curriculum as technology and educational needs evolve. Plan and teach technology classes for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
• Instruct students in the use of computer hardware and periphery
• Instruct students in the use of computer software, including word processors, spreadsheets, etc.
• Responsible for computer lab schedule
• Responsible for maintenance supervision of technology hardware
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Must have applicable knowledge in Information Technology
• Strong instructional skills and familiarity with current best practices in education
• Ability to manage a classroom effectively and create a positive learning environment
• Proficient in communication, collaboration, and use of technology in the classroom
• Must be able to lift up 25 pounds unaided

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field is preferred
• Complete and maintain diocesan safe environment expectations

Note:

All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.