Lower School Robotics, Engineering, and Computer Science Teacher

Lower School Robotics, Engineering, and Computer Science (RECS) Teacher

Since 1800, when St. Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart in France, Religious of the Society of the Sacred Heart and lay Sacred Heart educators have carried out her imperative of educational excellence. Today, the Network of Sacred Heart schools is an association of 25 Catholic schools across the United States and Canada, and nearly 150 schools internationally. Independent yet united in spirit and purpose, the international community of Schools of the Sacred Heart believes in educating the whole child and preparing her to live fully and wisely. At the core of the Sacred Heart education, the Goals and Criteria are the principles that express the intentions and hopes of our 200-year tradition.

Carrollton's culture and identity are bound inextricably to the vision set forth in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools. These values form the moral compass that influence the choices made within our community. Learning to draw upon these values during their school days, Carrollton graduates become women of conviction, courage, and confidence.

Faculty members participate in forming young women of grace, grit, and gratitude by teaching foundational RECS skills, providing technical assistance, serving as club advisors, chaperoning student trips, and fulfilling other duties assigned by the Lower School Head, Associate Head, and the Director of RECS. The Lower School RECS teacher plays a critical role in introducing students in grades 1-6 to technology integration, computational thinking, and basic computer literacy while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. Carrollton values educators who bring with them skills, talents, and interests outside of their disciplines and are willing to utilize them to better serve the Carrollton community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• A commitment to the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart network schools as articulated in the school mission.
• Teaching age-appropriate RECS courses and activities to Lower School students (grades 1-6), including:
  • Basic computer skills (keyboard, mouse, file management)
  • Digital citizenship and appropriate technology use
  • Introduction to coding and computational thinking
  • Basic robotics and engineering concepts using hands-on materials
  • Internet safety and responsible online behavior
  • Age-appropriate educational software and applications
  • Creative problem-solving and design thinking through the engineering design process, fostering perseverance and curiosity
  • Collaborative projects that build teamwork, communication, and empathy
• Assessing computer knowledge of new students to the Lower School and designing differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Collaborating with Lower School classroom teachers to integrate engineering, robotics, computer science, and technology across the curriculum
• Facilitating hands-on experiments, project-based learning, and design challenges to promote practical application of engineering principles.
• Guiding students in the exploration of coding, robotics, 3D printing, and creative technology using tools such as micro:bits, LEGO kits, Squishy Circuits, Scratch, JavaScript, and TinkerCAD.
• Promoting a growth mindset by guiding students through the engineering design process, empowering them to experiment, iterate, and view mistakes as valuable learning opportunities.
• Creating and defining goals and objectives for the unit and daily lesson plans, preparing classroom activities, organizing teaching materials, evaluating student performance, maintaining classroom records, and managing time effectively.
• Submitting grade reports and student comments at specified intervals.
• Holding conferences with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals as needed.
• Participating in curriculum reviews and collaborating on RECS Department initiatives across all school divisions.
• Participating in faculty meetings, liturgies, chapels, retreats, school assemblies, and special events such as, but not limited to, back-to-school night and admissions showcases.
• Maintaining and organizing the Lower School technology resources, including computers, tablets, robotics equipment, and other STEM materials.
• Utilizing cognitive science and educational research to inform teaching practices.
• Participating in reflective, self-directed, ongoing professional development.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in education, computer science, engineering, educational technology, or a related field
• Prior teaching experience with elementary-aged children preferred
• Ability to teach basic computer skills, age-appropriate technology integration, digital citizenship, and introductory coding concepts to young learners
• Experience with educational robotics platforms, maker spaces, and hands-on STEM activities
• Ability to troubleshoot basic computer hardware and software issues and train students on proper device care
• Strong classroom management skills appropriate for elementary-aged students
• Intercultural competency with a deep respect for social justice, inclusion, and diversity as articulated in the Goals & Criteria
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to young children, parents, and colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and staying current with emerging educational technologies

Interested candidates should submit an employment application through Employment Opportunities - Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart.