Tech Lab Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Technology Lab Teacher

Gateway Preschool & Technology Center

General Position Description

Gateway Preschool & Technology Center is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and dependable full-time Technology Lab Teacher to provide engaging, age-appropriate technology and STEM learning experiences for children ages 2–5. The ideal candidate enjoys working with young children and has experience incorporating technology, interactive Smartboards, and hands-on STEM activities into early childhood education.

The Technology Lab Teacher will create a fun, interactive learning environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and early technology skills while supporting children's cognitive, social, and developmental growth in preparation for kindergarten.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology and STEM Instruction

• Plan and lead age-appropriate technology lessons and STEM activities for children ages 2–5.
• Use the Smartboard and other available educational technology to support interactive learning.
• Introduce basic technology concepts, early coding activities, problem-solving, and critical thinking through play-based instruction.
• Incorporate hands-on activities involving science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) as appropriate.
• Use educational games, interactive lessons, and digital learning resources to reinforce early literacy, math, shapes, colors, patterns, and other foundational skills.
• Adapt lessons to meet children's individual developmental levels, interests, and learning needs.
• Encourage exploration, creativity, participation, and age-appropriate independence.

2. Classroom Management and Child Development

• Create a positive, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.
• Provide patient, supportive, and developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of children during all activities.
• Establish routines and expectations that promote cooperation, participation, and respect.
• Ensure technology and learning materials are safe and appropriate for young children.
• Keep the Technology Lab clean, organized, and ready for daily instruction.

3. Lesson Planning and Curriculum Support

• Develop lesson plans and activities that align with the center's curriculum and educational goals.
• Prepare technology equipment, Smartboard lessons, and STEM materials before scheduled classes.
• Incorporate early childhood learning objectives into interactive technology activities.
• Monitor children's participation and progress and adjust activities as needed.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators to reinforce classroom learning through technology and STEM experiences.

4. Communication and Professional Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with administrators, teachers, and other staff members.
• Share observations about children's participation, interests, and progress with appropriate staff.
• Follow center policies, safety procedures, and applicable state licensing regulations.
• Attend required staff meetings, professional development sessions, and training.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and center operations.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working with children ages 2–5 in a preschool, childcare, or early learning setting.
• Familiarity with Smartboards, interactive displays, or similar educational technology.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate STEM and STEAM activities for young children.
• Understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Creativity and the ability to make technology and STEM concepts fun, engaging, and accessible to preschoolers.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and lesson-planning skills.
• Patient, nurturing, enthusiastic, and encouraging approach to teaching.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other staff.
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet applicable employment requirements.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification if required.

Work Environment and Schedule

This is a full-time position in an early childhood education setting. The Technology Lab Teacher works directly with children ages 2–5 and collaborates with classroom teachers and administrative staff to support the center's educational program.

The position requires the ability to move around the classroom, interact with children at their level, prepare learning materials, and actively participate in hands-on activities throughout the workday.

Additional Responsibilities

The Technology Lab Teacher may be assigned other duties by the Director or Assistant Director to support the educational goals and daily operations of Gateway Preschool & Technology Center.

Company Description

Gateway Preschool and Technology Center is located in Prairieville, Louisiana directly behind Lake Urgent Care on Hwy 73.

We believe that early-childhood education is one of the keys to success. The habits young children form, the skills they acquire and the patterns they develop help lay the groundwork for their future. As their cognitive abilities grow, so do their social, emotional, physical and linguistic skills. To help foster this growth, Gateway Preschool and Technology Center will provide your child with a high quality education that will prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.

Company Description

Gateway Preschool and Technology Center is located in Prairieville, Louisiana directly behind Lake Urgent Care on Hwy 73.\r \r\rWe believe that early-childhood education is one of the keys to success. The habits young children form, the skills they acquire and the patterns they develop help lay the groundwork for their future. As their cognitive abilities grow, so do their social, emotional, physical and linguistic skills. To help foster this growth, Gateway Preschool and Technology Center will provide your child with a high quality education that will prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.