Long Term Substitute - First and Lower School Maker Technology​/Innovation Teacher

Job Details:

Job Location:

Legal Address - Annapolis, MD, Position Type:
Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $13193.00 - $24770.00

Salary, Job Category:
Education, Full-time, Faculty Exempt (Temporary)

Key School is looking for a long-term substitute to teach Maker Technology and Innovation classes to students ages three through Second Grade from mid-December 2026 through mid-April of 2027.

Reporting to the First School Division Head and the Lower School Division Head, the Maker Technology and Innovation teacher provides an age-appropriate, culturally responsive program for early childhood through grade two students.

• Plan and execute weekly Maker Tech design and creation lessons with students ages three (Pre-School) through eight years old (Second Grade)
• Plan and execute bi-weekly introductory Coding lessons for students in First and Second Grade
• Work collaboratively with homeroom teachers and others to develop interdisciplinary design and creation projects
• Organize and maintain an innovation lab
• Attend weekly faculty meetings and scheduled professional development training
• Collaborate with members of the Innovation and Engineering Department
• Participate in the Trimester Report writing process.

• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and academic needs of early childhood aged children
• A creative and innovative educator
• Background in early childhood education, Science, or Innovation field preferred
• Demonstrates a strong passion for culturally-responsive teaching, experiential learning, and differentiated instruction
• Promotes and exemplifies the values of Key School’s mission
• Promotes principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in both classroom practices and amongst all community members

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 2-5 years teaching experience
• STEM education, making, and/or innovation experience in an early childhood or elementary setting is preferred

The demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Daily teaching responsibilities and other duties would require candidates to move around a mid-size campus with uneven pavement and manage stairs; frequent walking inside and outside responding to campus issues and/or checking on various departmental progress.

Key School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) Plan, and much more.

The salary range for this position is based on the prorated salary of $47, ($13,193 -$24,770 - prorated) and is derived from several factors that include, but are not limited to, the candidate’s work experience and education.

All candidates for teaching positions should be familiar with learning management systems such as Seesaw and Google Classroom and have the ability to create and deliver engaging multimedia content using a variety of digital tools. Key is a Google Workspace for Education school. Candidates should be proficient in using Google applications, have a solid understanding of cloud-based storage and file-sharing platforms, and efficiently manage email and scheduling using Gmail and Google Calendar.

They should be proficient in virtual communication tools such as Zoom or Google Meet and have basic troubleshooting skills to resolve common technical issues that may arise in the classroom.

Occasionally, there may be business and school functions that will require your presence to work flexible hours, including nights and/or weekends.