Robotics Director and Curriculum Leader

**ROBOTICS DIRECTOR AND CURRICULUM LEADER**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Robotics Director**
- Lead and support the School's co-curricular programming for Robotics including planning, supervising, and attending competitions and events;
- Lead and support Robotics teams; organize and participate in trips and activities which fall before and after school hours and on weekends; and
- Foster a spirit of team building, creativity, and collaboration while supporting students in the development of the skills and knowledge needed to design, build, and maintain robotics for learning and competition.

**Curriculum Leader and Teaching Responsibilities**
- Be an active member of the School's Curriculum Leadership Team;
- As a member of the Curriculum Leadership Team, contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of a cohesive, School-wide approach to curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy;
- Provide day-to-day guidance to the department to create a collaborative and supportive environment; support department staff through performance, growth, and professional development goals and needs;
- Support improvement of instruction in the School through the structures created for teachers to learn together and from one another;
- Serve as a liaison between teachers and School leadership so that School-level decisions are informed by ongoing, two-way communication between teachers and other School leaders;
- Teach intermediate and senior-level Computer Science and Technology courses;
- Lead department meetings and communicate expectations;
- Maintain consistent and open dialogue within the department to encourage growth in curriculum development;
- Participate in the process of hiring new staff, as needed; and
- Engagement and full participation in the life of the School.

**QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES OF OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE**
- Honours Bachelor degree and Honours Specialist qualifications in Computer Studies, Computer Sciences, or Technological Education; Master's degree an asset;
- Bachelor of Education (Junior/Intermediate or Intermediate/Senior) and hold a Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the Ontario College of Teachers;
- Minimum of 5 years teaching in Computer Studies and/or Technological Education;
- Prior experience in Robotics and managing active and innovative maker-spaces;
- Experience teaching online Computer Science courses an asset;
- Advanced knowledge of current educational programming languages and development environments as well as advanced knowledge of information and communication technologies and their use;
- Strong relationship building skills and an ability to lead and develop people including strong initiative, teamwork, and instructional ability;
- Demonstrated ability to improve instructional practice, foster a collaborative team environment, and to plan in close collaboration with colleagues;
- Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate experience an asset; and
- Commitment to co-curricular activities, coaching, and full participation in school life.

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OFFERED**
- Participation in the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan;
- Competitive health, dental, and wellbeing benefit plan;
- Extensive professional development opportunities;
- Subsidized parking or TTC transit fare; and
- Subsidized lunch in our beautiful new Cafeteria.

**DIVERSITY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY**
St. Clement's School is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value each community member's identity and well-being. Together, we learn and grow by embracing multiple perspectives, experiences, and cultures. Our differences are our strengths.

**ABOUT OUR SCHOOL**

As a leading independent girls' school in Toronto, St. Clement's School is recognized for its longstanding commitment to academic rigour and excellence in a small, nurturing environment. We're a close-knit community that celebrates creativity, diversity, and innovation, where students from Grades 1 to 12 live, learn, and grow together under one roof. At SCS, every student is known and valued, and the same can be said of our staff.

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**HOW TO APPLY**
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