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Innovation Specialist

KENT DENVER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Village, CO | Full Time

$80k-120k (estimate)

2 Months Ago

Innovation Specialist

$80k-120k (estimate)

Full Time 2 Months Ago

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KENT DENVER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL is Hiring an Innovation Specialist Near Village, CO

INNOVATION SPECIALIST, IMPACT STUDIO

Job Description 2024-25

NOTE: We will begin interviews after Spring Break in early April.

DEPARTMENT:

Innovation and Information

REPORTS TO:

Chief Innovation & Information Officer

DIRECT REPORTS:

None

LEVEL:

Specialist

WORK HOURS:

40-50 hr/wk
On campus, 7:30 am-4:00 pm, Monday through Friday

JOB CATEGORY

Instructional Support

OVERVIEW:

Kent Denver’s Office of Innovation has an opening for a full-time Innovation Specialist in the areas of technology and design to education to join our team. This position works as a key Innovation team member to foster exceptional learning experiences for our students and faculty through teaching, mentoring, and instructional support.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Area 1: Instruction

40% (12-18 hrs / wk)

Teach two full-year sections or their equivalent in the middle or upper school, as needed, in relevant areas of innovation including Computer Science, Digital Modelling, and Entrepreneurship.

Area 2: Instructional Support & Space Staffing

60% (~25-30 hrs / wk)

Actively and passively support classroom instruction and supervise students and faculty in the middle and upper school Impact Studios.
Supervise pass/fail Innovation Workshops and Independent Studies in areas of Innovation, specifically technology and design.
Contribute to the construction of a network of professional advisors and a database of community opportunities for Kent Denver students.
Contribute expertise and passion to the Office of Innovation and institutional projects as assigned.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Subject Area Knowledge

Require ability to Computer Science sequence (CSP, CSA, and ATCS)
Preferred ability to teach coursework in 3D Modelling preferred

Experience

Experience working in an entrepreneurial and/or business setting
Previous work in a school or student environment
Ability to teach and mentor teenage students
Experience in a design and fabrication studio

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in education, technology, or a related field (preferred)

Attributes

The ability to articulate the value of and advocate for the role of technology and design in education
An ability to thrive working as a member of a team
Excitement around collaborating with other teaching professionals
A growth mindset
Demonstrated ability to manage and execute projects

Our Teachers:

Believe in the central importance of diversity and inclusion in the life of the school.
Work to be inclusive so that every student can see themself in their classrooms, the curricula, and the disciplines.
Innovate to find the most compelling learning experiences for their students.
Experiment in their search for best teaching practices.
Collaborate authentically with their colleagues and the larger community of educators.
Seek feedback on the performance of all aspects of their professional life.
Make student wellness central to the student learning experience.
Are committed to lifelong professional growth.
Are engaged in social-emotional learning for themselves, their students, and their advisees.
Are enthusiastic and positive about teaching and being a Kent Denver teacher.
Are helping us to make something rather than doing what has always been done.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Salary:

$54,000 - $64,000

Benefits:

Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Group Vision Care
Continuation of Coverage Under Group Health and Dental Plans (COBRA)
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
Life Insurance
Paid family leave under Colorado FAMLI Leave
Long-term Disability Insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Pet Insurance
Moving Expenses
Statutory Insurance
Optional laptop program
Free, healthful lunch, M-F, when school is in session

PLUS:

A collaborative, invigorating environment that supports professional and personal growth
A comprehensive annual merit award program
Paid professional development, including continuing education opportunities
Opportunities to attend local and national conferences
Summer travel/study fellowships
Kent Denver tuition assistance for the children of faculty and staff
An on-site child care center for children six weeks to four-years-old (based on available space)
A state-of-the-art fitness center
More than 40 miles of running and cycling trails that connect directly to our campus

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

About Kent Denver School:

Kent Denver School is a college preparatory day school of 700 students in grades 6-12 located on 220 acres in suburban Denver. Kent Denver has been recognized for our leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering a culturally diverse faculty and student body and we are eager to consider applications from candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school.

Kent Denver School Employment Policy:

Kent Denver School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, transgender status (including gender identity or gender expression), sex (including pregnancy), gender, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, marriage to a coworker, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status (including Vietnam era veteran status), genetic information, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our school makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment.