Job Description

OVERVIEW

The Barstow School is seeking the inaugural Computer Science Facilitator at IDEA Space KC to complete the full time staff building and teaching STEAM curriculum to students and teachers across the Kansas City area, growing their comfort and confidence in STEAM-related fields.  The facilitator’s time is split as follows:

Curriculum Development -- 15%

Curriculum Delivery -- 40%

Teacher Professional Development 20%

Supplies and equipment oversight -- 25%

DUTIES

Curriculum Development and Delivery 

• Review existing courses and update as needed, specifically in robotics, coding, VR, cyber security and eSports
• Propose new courses aligned to career development pathways and Workplace Agilities 
• Teach co-curricular courses
• Supervise contract teachers and teaching assistant for evening, weekend and summer courses
• Plan and implement teacher professional development experiences
• Develop and implement safety protocols as needed
• Some evenings and weekends required

Supplies and equipment oversight

• Provide regular maintenance and update of IDEA Space technology equipment including 
• Desktop PC computers (15)
• Laptop Mac Computers (20)
• iPads (40)
• Robotics equipment (Vex, FRC, FLL)
• VR (8 headsets, 1 360 camera)
• Maintain service records and warranty information for technology equipment
• Submit and track all technology help desk requests
• In conjunction with Technology Support Department conduct period equipment updates 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Creativity, enthusiasm and a growth mindset
• Undergraduate degree or comparable skills and knowledge in education, computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, cybersecurity, esports, or a related field
• Experience with and enthusiasm for STEAM learning 
• Respect and appreciation for the needs and potential of diverse learners from a variety of backgrounds
• Student centered educational philosophy
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with K-12 learners
• Experience with:Design thinking, block, python, java and app development coding with elementary, middle and high school students, and teachers at all levels, First Robotics, VEX Robotics, virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, cybersecurity, curriculum development

CONTACT

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a Barstow employment application to Kellye Crockett, Vice President, Innovation and IDEA Space, at kellye.crockett@barstowschool.org. 

ABOUT THE BARSTOW SCHOOL

Located in Kansas City, Missouri and founded in 1884, The Barstow School is a co-educational school where students in preschool through twelfth grade develop in a challenging educational community. As originally stated by Mary Louise Barstow, the objective of the school remains “to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character.” 

ABOUT THE DAN AND CASSIDY TOWRISS IDEA SPACE KC

IDEA Space is a mutually supportive learning space in south Kansas City where students and educators explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). It is designed to serve students from diverse neighborhoods and backgrounds, increase their comfort and confidence in STEAM fields, and prepare them for career success.

The Barstow School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. This policy of nondiscrimination governs the hiring of employees as well and includes the administration of all benefits and policies throughout the term of employment.