Technology Instructor in Kansas City, Missouri at St Peter Catholic Church Kansas City

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

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.