BP - Digital Learning Coach at St Stithians College

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Spearheading and leading the Mobile E-learning and Teaching (MeLT) initiative within the Boys’ Prep
• Enhancing teacher development and support the learning and teaching systems by engaging with teachers in the effective use and integration of ICT for learning and teaching
• Improving professional competencies in the use of ICT for teaching, sport, cultural and other school related areas
• Providing technical support for software related issues for intranet and other ICT systems used within the school, including latest iOS and Windows platforms
• Collaborating with teachers to integrate information literacy in the implementation of the curriculum
• Consulting with teachers as they plan instruction to ensure the incorporation of appropriate media and technology materials into daily teaching
• Liaising with the school Creativity Lab Centre and Sciences Department ensuring a hub of STEAM and enquiry-based learning within the school
• Exploring and creating innovative models of ICT-integrated instruction and ICT-supported management
• Developing training programmes and engaging with each academic staff member to determine where they are in terms of their personal use of ICT and particularly their use of ICT in their lessons
• Inform and manage the Google Classroom platform
• Manage, facilitate and run parent and student workshops on online safety and any other IT related programmes
• Providing progress to the Head and Deputy Heads of Boys’ Prep and to the Campus ICT Director to report on progress, identify obstacles and assist in helping to ensure success of engagement with staff
• Teach IT and/or STEAM based lessons
• Coordinate the school magazine

The ideal candidate will have:

• A suitable professional qualification and appropriate educational experience together with a sound and progressive understanding of the South African curriculum and international trends in education
• Apple Teacher, Apple Distinguished Educator, Apple Professional Learning Specialist, Google and Microsoft Innovative Educator certifications
• Proof of being a recognised leader in the Educational Technology field through keynoting and speaking at EdTech events
• A passion for combining education and technology and accelerating the use of technology to enhance learning and teaching application in an innovative and creative way
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with strong presentation skills, attention to detail and sound administrative ability
• A willingness to work within the values, Christian ethos and mission of the College as well as to participate in the broader life of the school, including extra murals
• Proof of registration with SACE supported by a sexual offender’s clearance certificate