Steam and Digital Media Teacher

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of care and teaching to students during school hours, including vigilance around both safety and learning
• Collaborate with the Head of VAPA to create and teach interesting, current STEAM classes including but not limited to Photography, 3D printing, coding, engineering, digital media, digital citizenship and other relevant topics.
• Support VAPA team with theater/musical productions including Theater Tech: lighting, sound, and media.
• Prepare, update and share lesson plans with the Head of VAPA
• Manage, update, and utilize our Maker Space with students
• Develop, review, and update curriculum and curriculum maps as needed in conjunction with the Head of VAPA
• Be in attendance at school in accordance with the times set forth in the letter of agreement
• Maintain a “prepared” environment in the classroom/makerspace and other areas used for instruction
• Maintain student records with regard to attendance, achievement, and report-writing
• Prepare reports for parents in accordance with the established policies of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
• Prepare for and participate in regular parent-teacher conferences as set forth on the school calendar
• Participate in regularly scheduled day and overnight trips with students
• Attend and participate in various evening meetings, such as Back-to-School Night, Parent Education, and Community events
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled program-level, faculty, and faculty and staff meetings
• Establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with students, parents, and other teachers and school personnel
• Comply with the established policies and procedures of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School as stated in the Faculty & Staff Handbook
• Model as fully as possible the values in the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School Mission Statement, Diversity Statement, and Community Norms
• Perform various reasonable tasks from time to time as requested by Head of VAPA and/or the Assistant Head of School, or Head of School

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Three years of teaching experience minimum
• Experience with the following a plus: darkroom photography, poster design, animation, Theater Tech, sound, projection design, video editing, lighting design

Pay

Salary range is $76,000-80,000 commensurate with experience, and qualifications and aligned with the school’s financial landscape.

Benefits

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Qualifications

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