- Salary
- $23 – $25/hr
- Location
- Wayne, NJ
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Apple Montessori Schools is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Specialty Teacher – Technology to introduce preschool- and elementary-aged students to technology, STEM, coding, and robotics through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children and can make technology approachable, exciting, and developmentally appropriate. This individual will create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Required Schedule: Tuesdays and Fridays 8:30 am- 1:00 pm in Wayne, NJ
Key Responsibilities include:
- Develop and deliver age-appropriate lessons in technology, STEM, coding, and robotics.
- Introduce students to basic coding and programming concepts using platforms such as Scratch, Blockly, and other child-friendly applications.
- Teach internet safety, digital citizenship, responsible online behavior, and the appropriate use of technology.
- Create weekly lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and students’ developmental levels.
- Incorporate creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and project-based learning into classroom activities.
- Differentiate instruction to support students with varying abilities, learning styles, and levels of technology experience.
- Assess and track student progress through projects, activities, observations, and technology-based assignments.
- Maintain a structured, encouraging, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
- Provide effective classroom management and maintain required student-to-teacher ratios.
- Communicate professionally and collaboratively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and school leadership.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education, STEM, Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.
- Experience teaching or facilitating STEM, coding, robotics, or technology-based lessons with elementary-aged students required.
- Familiarity with internet safety, digital citizenship, and responsible technology use.
- Basic knowledge of coding and programming concepts, including block-based coding platforms such as Scratch, Blockly, or similar elementary-level programs.
- Experience developing and implementing engaging, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate technology or STEM lessons.
- Ability to integrate technology into academic learning and project-based activities.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a structured, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Ability to differentiate instruction based on students’ experience levels, developmental needs, and learning styles.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
- State required background check.
Skills
CPR
