Technology Teacher Grades 1-8

Position Overview

Wellan Montessori School is seeking an experienced Technology Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full time position beginning in late August 2026.

About the Role

The Technology Teacher teaches classes in computer science, information technology, digital citizenship, and STEAM, including coding, 3D printing, robotics, and other related technologies, to students in grades 2–8. Through a project-based, hands-on approach, the Technology Teacher designs and implements an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving. The Technology Teacher coordinates several after-school technology programs, serves on Wellan's Technology Support Team, and provides technology support to the school community. The Technology Teacher inspires students to pursue excellence, build confidence in their abilities, and approach challenges with persistence and integrity. By guiding students to use technology as creators, not just consumers, the Technology Teacher helps them develop the skills and mindset needed to contribute meaningfully to their communities, build responsible technology habits, and safely navigate an ever-evolving world of AI.

Responsibilities

• Teaches classes in computer science, information technology, digital citizenship, and STEAM, including coding, 3D printing, robotics, and other related technologies, to students in grades 2–8.
• Designs and implements an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving.
• Coordinates several after-school technology programs.
• Serves on Wellan's Technology Support Team, providing technology support to the school community.
• Guides students to use technology as creators, not just consumers, helping them develop the skills and mindset needed to contribute meaningfully to their communities, build responsible technology habits, and safely navigate an ever-evolving world of AI.

Requirements

• Organized, flexible, and collaborative
• Demonstrates strong classroom management skills
• Communicates effectively
• Passionate about empowering students as capable, creative, and responsible users of technology

Qualifications

• Experience teaching technology in grades 2–8
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for technology education and its impact on student learning

Skills

• Project-based learning
• Hands-on teaching methods
• Integration of Technology Literacy Standards across subject areas
• Encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving
• Developing resilience through experimentation and risk-taking
• Guiding students to use technology as creators, not just consumers

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, healthcare / dependent care / transportation flexible spending accounts, paid family medical leave, short and long term disability, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, and paid holidays, sick time and personal time
• Tuition remission benefit for children enrolled at the school
• Technology grant
• Annual professional development budget
• Opportunity to apply for additional professional development funds to support international travel and other significant educational opportunities

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full Time, 40 hours per week, with attendance at night and weekend events outside of regular hours as needed.

Supervision

Reports to: Specials Division Leader, Dir. of Auxiliary Programs, and Business Office

About Wellan

Wellan Montessori School is an independent, coeducational school of approximately 300 students, age 15 months to grade 8, located in Newton Centre, MA. More information about Wellan can be found at www.wellan.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wellan Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer. The School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. The School's equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. For inquiries regarding the School's non-discrimination policies, including its Title IX policy, please contact:

Name: Joseph Jolly
Title: CFO / COO, Director of HR and Legal Affairs
Office Address: Wellan Montessori School, 80 Crescent Avenue, Newton Centre, MA 02459
Telephone Number: 617-969-4488 ext. 3
Email Address: joe.jolly@wellan.org