Lower & Middle School Coding and Maker Teacher (Grades 1–9) at NEW CANAAN COUNTRY SCHOOL

New Canaan, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coding Instruction, Maker Education, Robotics, 3D Design, Block-based Coding, Technology Support, Curriculum Implementation, Student-Centered, Design Thinking, Collaboration, Instructional Design, Troubleshooting, LEGO-based Robotics, Interdisciplinary Learning, Classroom Management

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description New Canaan Country School is a co-ed, independent day school for students in Pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 9 living in Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Located in New Canaan, CT, and serving 570 students, our mission is to guide students to reach their intellectual, creative, moral, and physical potential. A talented and devoted faculty engages our students in developmentally appropriate ways, delivering a challenging curriculum that builds intellectual skills and fosters creative and critical thinking. We lead by example and challenge students to fulfill their potential, find their path, and follow their passions, whether in the classroom, on the playing fields, on the stage, or serving the community. About the Coding and Maker Teacher Position The coding and maker program at Country School serves children in Grades 1 through 9. Our curriculum supports creativity and thoughtful use of technology in alignment with our mission and core values of community, courage, curiosity and kindness. The school is seeking a collaborative and student-centered Lower & Middle School Coding and Maker Teacher to support and deliver our established maker, robotics, and coding program. This educator will work within a strong existing framework, guiding students from hands-on exploration in the Lower School to more structured problem-solving and design thinking in the Middle School. The ideal candidate understands how children learn at different developmental stages, is comfortable teaching entry-level coding through 3D design, and brings experience with maker education and robotics. The role also includes student and faculty-facing technology support in collaboration with the Technology Team. Primary Responsibilities Instruction & Student Learning Teach maker, robotics, and introductory coding classes for students in Grades 1–9 Implement and support the existing NCCS maker and coding curriculum Differentiate instruction to meet developmental needs across Lower and Middle School Introduce foundational coding concepts using block-based and beginner-friendly tools Foster creativity, collaboration, perseverance, and problem-solving Maker & Robotics Program Support Facilitate hands-on maker and robotics experiences using LEGO-based and similar platforms Guide students through the design–build–test–iterate process Maintain and organize maker materials, robotics kits, and classroom tools Support safe and effective use of the Innovation space and equipment Technology & Helpdesk Support Provide first-level technology support for students and faculty Allocate by a defined portion of the role to student- and faculty-facing technology support, while maintaining a primary focus on teaching, curriculum support, and instructional engagement within the Maker and Coding program Assist with basic troubleshooting of devices (Grades 1-6 iPads and Grades 7-9 Mac laptops), software, and mobile equipment Coordinate with the Technology Team to escalate issues as needed Model responsible and developmentally appropriate technology use Collaboration & Community Collaborate with the Technology Team and classroom teachers to support interdisciplinary learning Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues Contribute positively to the school community and uphold NCCS values Requirements Required Experience working with children and adolescents across multiple age groups Bachelor's degree or higher Strong understanding of child and adolescent development Comfort teaching entry-level and block-based coding Experience with maker education and robotics (LEGO-based robotics acceptable) Ability to provide basic, student-facing technology support Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Teaching experience in an independent school setting Familiarity with project-based learning or design-thinking approaches Experience working alongside a school Technology Department Background in education, engineering, design, or a related field

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities involve teaching maker, robotics, and introductory coding classes for students in Grades 1 through 9, implementing the established curriculum, and differentiating instruction to meet developmental needs. This role also requires supporting the maker/robotics program and providing first-level technology support for students and faculty.