Pretoria Campus K-8 Design Technology Integration

**PRETORIA CAMPUS K-8 DESIGN TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION TEACHER**:
**CAMPUS**: Pretoria Campus | **SUPERVISOR**: Pretoria Campus Principal | **START DATE**: 27 July 2025 |
**POSTING DATE**: 11 November 2024 | **CLOSING DATE**: 15 January 2025

**Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World.** At the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), we are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers global citizens to fulfill their future purpose. Our vision is to inspire learning to build a better world. We seek a dedicated and passionate professional who aligns with our commitment to excellence and believes in the transformative power of education. Every team member is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. At AISJ, we value every employee as a learner and expect them to embody and support the AISJ Portrait of Learner (**_Resilience_**_, _**_Mindful_**_, _**_Thinker_**_, _**_Globally Connected_**_, _**_Curious_**_, _**_Contributor_**) through their work. We are dedicated to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our school community.
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**POSITION OVERVIEW**

The Design Technology Integration Teacher facilitates inquiry-based learning experiences that empower students to explore, create, and take action through innovative design processes and thoughtful technology integration. This role champions hands-on, transdisciplinary learning where design thinking, digital literacy, and maker education converge to develop creative problem-solvers. Leading the implementation of a comprehensive design and technology program that includes physical computing, digital creation, robotics, and maker experiences, the position requires expertise in managing a dynamic makerspace environment while supporting the integration of these elements across all curriculum areas. Through authentic design challenges and meaningful technology integration, the teacher supports students in becoming ethical, globally minded innovators who can positively impact their world

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- Valid teaching certification with technology/design endorsement
- Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in elementary education settings
- Demonstrated experience in design technology instruction and integration in an international school context
- Experience with design thinking, maker education, coding, robotics, and digital creation tools
- Strong background in concept-driven, inquiry-based learning approaches and authentic assessment practices
- Familiarity with adaptive learning environments and collaborative school cultures

**Teacher Competencies**

**Planning for Learning**
- **Curriculum Design**: Creates personalized, challenging learning sequences that build on prior knowledge while ensuring knowledge transfer and regular reflection opportunities.
- **Collaborative Planning**: Partners across disciplines and specialties to create cohesive learning experiences
- that connect global contexts while anticipating student needs.
- **Inquiry-Based Learning**:Designs flexible conceptual units that honor student choice, pace, and multiple pathways to demonstrate understanding.

**PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Instructional Leadership**
- Facilitate design thinking and problem-solving experiences across the curriculum and support students in taking authentic action through design solutions
- Develop and implement the Technology and Information Literacy (TILS) curriculum
- Support the implementation of digital citizenship and academic integrity initiatives

**Collaboration and Support**
- Co-plan and co-teach units of inquiry that integrate design and technology
- Provide demonstration lessons and instructional coaching to support faculty
- Partner with teachers to differentiate instruction using technology
- Participate in curriculum review and development processes
- Plan and deliver professional development workshops for faculty
- Stay current with educational technology trends and best practices
- Share knowledge and resources with the school community

**Resource Management**
- Manage and coordinate the school's Makerspace, ensuring appropriate resources and safe learning environments
- Evaluate and recommend technology resources and tools
- Create and maintain resource guides and documentation

**Maximizing Teacher Efficacy**
- **Student Agency & Critical Thinking** Creates self-directed learners who think critically, set goals, and drive their own learning journey.
- **Research-Based Instructional Excellence** Implements proven teaching strategies that adapt to individual student needs through continuous assessment and adjustment.
- **Collaborative Leadership** Builds a learning community where students develop leadership skills through structured collaboration and personalized engagement.

**Reflecting as Practitioner