Technology Teacher

Technology TeacherCresthaven Academy Charter School exists to provide a comprehensive education to our scholars that develops the whole child through academic excellence, physical wellness, emotional health, and character enrichment. Our school is built on the belief that all children, regardless of race or economic status, can succeed when given equal access to a high-quality education. Each of our scholars will be empowered to overcome challenges and equipped to sustain their success in school and beyond. Cresthaven Academy Charter School opened in August 2016 with 75 kindergarten scholars, and adds a grade each academic year until we are a K-8 school. All Cresthaven Academy scholars receive access to the best educators and resources, serving to actualize each child's potential and setting them on the path to college. Cresthaven Academy Charter School is supported by Cresthaven Academy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Foundation exists to support the school and teaching staff in all things outside of classroom instruction, reducing the risk of burnout and raising academic standards by allowing educators to focus on their scholars. Together we incorporate comprehensive support for scholars and families into the education model, including an afterschool program, in order to inspire excellence in character, identity, and academics in each child. Cresthaven Academy is focused on supporting excellent teaching that closes the achievement gap. We recognize that teachers are the most important in-school factor contributing to student achievement. We also value leadership and support staff because they facilitate, encourage, and help to foster the developmental growth of scholars to achieve physical, social and mental well-being by providing quality care and expertise in their respective roles.Duties And ResponsibilitiesProvide enrichment support for students functioning on or above grade levelResearch and implement best practices in educational technology and create lessons that will incorporate learning goals that allow our scholars to prepare for online/technology driven assessmentsAssist in providing ongoing professional development for teachers to support the use of technology for classroom instruction, at differentiated levels, to meet all scholars news.Model educational technology strategies for teachers that demonstrate best practices and research based instruction with scholarsEnsure consistent implementation of District initiatives and curricular oversightPerforms other duties as assigned by the school lead or his/her designeeQualificationsNJ Standard Teacher Certificate or CE/CEAS/Limited CE in Technology Education or other Technology related fieldCharter School experience is a plus but not requiredKnowledge of information technology and instructional technology resources Kindergarten through 8th Grade or Kindergarten through 12th GradeDemonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to support teachers with the use and integration of technology into instructionRequired criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residentThis Position May RequireExposure to temperature variations and wet conditions.Walking and working on uneven and slick surfaces.Reaching above and below shoulder height.Frequent excessive standing during assigned work day.Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push, pull, sit, stand, walk, reach, crouch, climb, balance, kneel, and stoop.Cresthaven Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills. Cresthaven Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates under final consideration will need to be able to pass a criminal history background check, and provide documentation of medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing).