The British School of Costa Rica is looking for a Computing/Maker Space Teacher. Please see the job description to the left. Interested applicants should send their CV together with a cover letter (no more than 300 words) that explains why you would be a good fit for this role to rrhh@bscr.ed.cr
Job Description
SECTION: 11 to 18 year olds
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Technology Manager/Heads of Primary-Secondary
START DATE: January, 2024
Main Responsibilities:
- To design, implement, and deliver a comprehensive, hands-on Computer Science curriculum that integrates design, prototyping, programming and Robotics.
- To foster critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and computational thinking through project-based learning, while ensuring alignment with STEAM pedagogy.
- Teach and assess the Design and technology and IGCSE Curriculum, for Y6, Y7,Y8 students (Key stages 2,3,4).
- Develop and implement lesson and activity plans, aligned with curricular progression.Guide students in the design and construction engineering process. Manage student projects.
- Maintain a well-organized Makerspace environment and facilitate collaboration in the use of the resource in an interdisciplinary manner.
- Support Steam activities across school, such as Steam fairs or Science Fairs.
- Ensure that the curriculum reflects cross-cutting elements, with a sustainable and SDGs -focused approach.
- Support the integration of technology in all curricular areas.
- In collaboration with the line manager, develop and complete an annual Computing Curriculum Development.
- Plan that aligns with the school’s strategic goals and contributes to educational innovation.
- Manage makerspace resources, and materials.In coordination with the line manager or technology manager, support professional development through INSET and other means of professional development in the areas of technology as requested.
Person Specification:
| QUALIFICATIONS | ESSENTIAL | DESIRABLE |
|---|---|---|
|
➢ HTML and CSS fundamentals. |
✔ | |
| A recognized formal teaching qualification | ✔ | |
| A relevant Master’s degree | ✔ | |
| EXPERIENCE | ESSENTIAL | DESIRABLE |
| At least 2 years of experience in Steam methodology , preferably in international schools | ✔ | |
| Recent experience of teaching the I.B. Diploma and/or I.G.C.S.E. programme | ✔ | |
| PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING | ESSENTIAL | DESIRABLE |
| Fluency or near-fluency in English | ✔ | |
| Ability to design work schemes that integrate makerspace resources, especially using project-based learning (PBL) to align activities with curricular objectives and encourage active learning. | ✔ | |
| Able to engage with students and to engender enthusiasm for learning | ✔ | |
| ATTRIBUTES | ESSENTIAL | DESIRABLE |
| Have effective communication, organization and time management skills | ✔ | |
| Be able to manage own workload effectively and respond swiftly to tight deadlines | ✔ |
“Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection” (International Task Force on Child Protection, June 2016 Report: Outcomes and Recommendations). As such this appointment is subject to the provision of an appropriate criminal record check and the satisfactory return of professional referees.
IMPORTANT
- In making an application, for both local and international contracts, candidates are asked to make it absolutely clear for what position they are applying. The School will not necessarily reply to speculative applications; only to those sent in response to advertised positions. However we do keep a limited database of previous applications.
- We only contract qualified teachers who have at least two years of relevant, prior experience. Also, we teach English throughout the school as a first language and because of this, we do not offer international contracts to EFL or ESL teachers.
- If you qualify and are interested in applying for any of our job openings, please email us at rrhh@bscr.ed.cr with a copy of your CV and a brief description as to why you think your qualifications and experience would make you a good candidate for the advertised post.