Robotics, Coding & Emerging Technologies Teacher - Saint Mary School - Buffalo Grove - VIC.

Robotics, Coding & Emerging Technologies Teacher - Saint Mary School - Buffalo Grove - VIC. I

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

The Teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. As a teacher in a Catholic school, the Teacher acts as a representative of the Catholic Church to the students, both as a role model and through the various tasks, actions and other responsibilities assigned to the Teacher. The Teacher is a ministerial employee because of the Teacher’s role as both a representative of the Church and as a communicator of the Church’s message to the children entrusted to the Church’s care.

The Teacher is hired by and is directly accountable to the principal. The Teacher agrees to abide by the educational policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Office of Catholic Schools as well as comply with the educational policies and procedures of the local school. The Teacher cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education.

The Teacher is a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago, effectuating his ministry of Catholic education and the religious teachings and doctrine of the Catholic Church at the level of the local school.

Saint Mary School has been providing excellent academic experiences and religious formation to the children of the northwest suburbs since 1855. Saint Mary School is searching for a Full-Time Robotics, Coding, and Emerging Technology Teacher to join this tradition of excellence. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys creating hands-on learning experiences for students to explore cutting edge technology, supports the values of Catholic education, and is focused on educating the whole child– intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Candidates must love working with children in Preschool through 8th grades and strive to always do what is best for students. Willingness to work as a member of a team, and dedication to life-long learning and professional growth are essential traits of candidates.

• Ability to establish a positive relationship and communicate with students, families, and staff.
• Exhibits a growth mindset and demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning.
• Ability to plan and implement engaging, student-centered lessons.
• Excellent classroom management that creates a positive, respectful environment that promotes learning.
• Ability to effectively assess student learning and growth through a variety of assessments.
• Reflective educator that continuously evaluates and adjusts lessons for effectiveness.
• Effectively incorporates technology into instruction to enhance student learning and engagement Collaborate with the other faculty to promote student success

• Bachelor s degree in education, Engineering, Science, Math, or a related field Professional Educator License Preferred.
• Prior teaching experience with robotics and coding.
• Familiarity with VEX Robotics and LEGO Spike Coding

As a professional educator in a Catholic school, the Teacher will:

• teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church
• act as a role model for the religious formation of students and as a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church in the performance of the Church’s ministry
• know, teach and act consistently in accordance with the religious and educational mission, philosophy, objectives and policies and procedures of the Catholic school
• complete Catholic identity formation training and other required professional development from the Archdiocese of Chicago (regardless of grade/subject area or personal faith tradition)
• lead and/or participate in any and all religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals or other religious…