Technology Coach
Institut Le Rosey (www.rosey.ch) is a dual-language (English and French) co-educational boarding IB World School for over 400 pupils with a unique two-campus system. To support the development of technology skills and enthusiasm amongst students, we are seeking to appoint a passionate and forward-thinking Technology Coach (100%) for September 2024.
About the Role
The Technology Coach position is designed to provide high-quality, dynamic instruction and coaching to students across various levels, enhancing their technical skills through a blend of practical, investigative, and theoretical methodologies. The TC will exhibit profound knowledge in the subject area, sparking student interest and creativity in both hands-on and academic aspects of technology education.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, delivering, and evaluating technology-related activities, lessons, and projects during academic periods and activity blocks across all our Academic Sections (8 to 18 years old).
- Leading and coaching students in technology-related competitions (for ex. VEX Robotics or CAD) competitions.
- Holding office hours to assist students and teachers with technology projects and carry out tasks such as lab and equipment organisation, inventory management, preparation for technology projects, report writing, internal grading, and equipment packing during campus transitions.
The role will include some curriculum development, as well as design, delivery, and coordination of innovative cross-curricular projects throughout the year.
The ideal candidate will master Design Thinking, initiating students to the main principles of this framework, but also supporting them in developing analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity.
In light of our upcoming Science and Entrepreneurship Center, the TC must be actively involved in the preparation and organization of the school’s Makerspace and the promotion of a Maker’s mindset both for our staff and our students. They must also liaise with industry and academic professionals to assist with the development of a network that supports the school’s technology education goals.
Finally, the professional assuming this role must naturally stand out for their innovative mindset; they should be curious and forward-thinking, open to testing new ideas, embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, and be flexible and resilient in challenging times.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of technology teaching/coaching experience.
- Confident with leading hands-on Tech Competitions and/or STEAM projects.
- Confident with CAD programs, such as Tinkercad and Fusion 360.
- Confident with a wide range of school technology equipment (3d printers, laser-cutters, CNC mills, Arduinos, VR and AR, simulations, educational robotics such as LEGO Mindstorms and VEX).
- Familiar with a few commonly used programming languages (ex. Python) and the O365 suite.
- Strong project management skills.
- Professional working proficiency in English. A working knowledge of French would be useful.
- The ability to identify clear teaching objectives and specify how they will be effectively delivered and assessed.
- The ability to design age-appropriate tasks which challenge and engage students.
- The ability to co-operate with and support staff members to ensure the sharing and effective use of Technology resources to the benefit of the school and its students.
- A passion for lifelong learning and continuous professional development in line with school expectations.
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- A teaching qualification with a degree in Design & Technology would be an asset.
- An engineering background would be an asset.
Le Rosey is a boarding school and the post will probably be residential. Previous boarding experience will be an advantage. We offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Residential position with rent-free housing and food (in return for you playing an active role in boarding life).
- Excellent tuition for children of staff members subject to meeting admission requirements.
- Generous professional development budget to support your career growth.
- A supportive and dynamic community of educators and learners.
All applications should be made through the Times Educational Supplement website.
Only online applications via www.tes.com will be considered.
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/technology-coach-rolle-switzerland-2016194
Deadline for applications is 20th March.
Institut Le Rosey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. All new employees are required to undertake a security clearance, which includes providing criminal records reports as well as a special excerpt from the Swiss criminal records for people working with children.
