Lower School Educational Technology Coordinator

Charlotte Latin School is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and flexible Lower School Educational Technology Coordinator who will work alongside teachers and students to inspire and support technology-infused learning. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Lower School colleagues to design, develop, and help deliver Educational Technology initiatives that align to the mission of the School and the needs of the Lower School.

• Co-teach an average of ten Educational Technology lessons per week in Lower School classrooms. 

• Coordinate Digital Citizenship education in grades 2-4 and help teachers infuse Digital Citizenship practices into their curricular areas.

• Provide guidance and training for Lower School faculty in areas including the School’s LMS, iPads, MacBooks, and the Google Suite for Education. 

• Support Lower School Educational Technology use on a daily basis through:

  • advising, collaborating with, and training of teachers and students, both in and out of the classroom, during regular school hours, 

  • assisting with app and EdTech setups, and 

  • troubleshooting EdTech-related problems. 

• Evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of current and future uses of Educational Technology at the Lower School level and advise administration on best EdTech policies and practices.

• Lead the Lower School in establishing EdTech best practices, modeling effective use of the School’s LMS. 

• Serve as a member of the K-12 EdTech Department, staying up-to-date on the latest EdTech tools and trends, researching and proposing new technologies that enhance teaching and learning, offering appropriate professional development options for faculty, and functioning as a liaison to the Technology Services Dept. and the Upper and Middle Schools.

• Comply with School policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Master’s preferred

• Five plus years of well-rounded experience in education, with at least 3 years in the classroom; ideally with Independent schools at the Lower school level

• Teaching and working with elementary age students

Necessary Skills

• Patience for working with young learners

• Expertise in Google applications and iPad technology is vital

• Pedagogical expertise and comfort leading a class of young learners

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines

• Exceptional project management and execution skills

• Ability to work both independently and within a team

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Adherence to the highest level of professionalism by demonstrating honesty, integrity, and maturity