K–Technology & Innovation Teacher

Technology & Innovation Teacher

Wise School is a Jewish elementary school that welcomes students and families from diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Students and families are not required to be Jewish to apply to or attend the school. This position does not require the employee to be Jewish. However, as a representative of Wise School, the employee is expected to demonstrate professionalism, respect for the school's Jewish mission and values, and a commitment to supporting and modeling the school's core values and guiding principles in interactions with students, families, colleagues, and the community.

The Technology & Innovation Teacher is responsible for teaching and developing Wise School's K–6 technology curriculum. This position provides engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction that helps students use technology safely, responsibly, creatively, and effectively. You will serve approximately 19 classes across K–6 and will maintain and refine the school's existing technology scope and sequence as technology and educational practices evolve. This is an instructional position;

technology infrastructure, hardware, and systems support are managed by Wise School's IT department.

• Plan and teach engaging technology and innovation lessons for students in grades K–6.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment and demonstrate strong classroom management.
• Teach digital literacy, digital citizenship, privacy, safety, and responsible technology use.
• Provide instruction in computational thinking, coding, programming, digital creation, multimedia, research, information literacy, and problem-solving.
• Introduce emerging technologies, including developmentally appropriate AI literacy and responsible AI use.
• Implement, evaluate, and refine the existing K–6 technology scope and sequence.
• Maintain a coherent progression of technology skills and experiences across grade levels.
• Align curriculum with relevant standards and educational best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new educational technologies, tools, and learning experiences based on instructional value.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to meaningfully integrate technology into curriculum and student projects.
• Serve as an instructional technology resource for faculty, including introducing new tools, supporting implementation, and providing occasional training.
• Manage instructional technology subscriptions and digital resources as assigned.
• Coordinate with the IT department when technical or systems support is required.
• Attend faculty meetings, professional development, and school programs as required.
• Attend school functions that support the school's mission and vision, both during and outside the normal school day.
• As a key staff member in our religious educational institution, role-model the tenets of our faith on a daily basis to our members and the broader Temple community; participate in transmitting the expectations and values of our faith, playing a critical and essential role in the Temple's ability to minister to the daily needs of our students and members.
• Standard school hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and unless otherwise approved, you are expected to be on site during those hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Teaching credentials are not required.
• Experience teaching or working with elementary-aged students.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Experience with educational technology, computer science, STEM, coding, digital media, innovation, or a related area.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate technology use for children.
• Familiarity with Apple devices and educational technology platforms.
• Familiarity with emerging AI tools and responsible AI use in education.
• Ability to learn and evaluate new technologies as the field evolves.
• School-based teaching experience and curriculum development experience preferred.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Stephen Wise Temple and Wise Schools.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• Must be able to sit on the floor and get up and down with ease.
• Must be able to move quickly and respond to children in emergency situations.
• Must be able to see, hear, and respond to children's needs, including during active play.
• Must be able to work indoors or outdoors as needed, in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time.
• Have visual acuity including close and distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Pay range: $80,000 - $95,000/Year. We offer medical, dental, vision as well as supplemental insurances. Position works 43 weeks of school year, paid over 12 months.