Job Posting Detail

TMS is a leading independent school in Richmond Hill that combines Montessori and International Baccalaureate frameworks to provide students from 18 months to Grade 12 the foundation for a life of goodness and excellence. TMS is a member of CIS Ontario and accredited by CCMA, CAIS and the IBO. Our Mission is to deliver a seamless, internationally-acclaimed educational experience designed to inspire and challenge students to discover the best of who they are and to achieve their full potential.

TMS Upper School is inviting applications from motivated, inspiring individuals for a:

Technology Systems and Integration Specialist 

Reporting to the Head of the Upper School or designate, the Upper School Technology Systems and Integration Specialist is a position that will oversee and support the integration of technology and curriculum in the classroom. The successful candidate will improve the effectiveness of the Upper School learning activities and classroom workflows by innovating the use of the school’s platforms and devices.

Responsibilities:

• Has a teaching load of 40%
• Collaborates with the Director of Information Technology and the Elementary Integrator/Innovation Teacher to develop and implement the school’s educational technology vision
• Collaborates with the Director of Information Technology and I.T Department in the evaluation and implementation of technologies to meet instructional and supervisory needs
• Collaborates with teachers to gather requirements for instructional approaches facilitated by possible ICT solutions, and communicates these needs to the IT Department and Director of Information Technology for strategic planning and implementation
• Provides regular, ongoing group and one-to-one support to teachers and in-class support to teachers to ensure the successful deployment of technology
• Serves as a technology liaison between faculty and the I.T Department
• Assists in the set-up and administration of student testing technologies
• Set-up, configuration and administration of the school’s collaborative learning platforms to best serve identified teaching, learning and administrative needs
• Facilitates and holds a variety of training sessions on the use of technology and learning platforms for teaching groups including departments, curricular-specific working groups and grade-levels, parents and students
• Works with teachers to increase awareness about school standards and policies surrounding digital literacy, digital safety, the responsible use of technology and data protection
• Remains current with new technologies and provides training to all stakeholders
• Identifies  appropriate external PD providers to providing training, where appropriate, and coordinates delivery of training
• Collaborates with the IT Department to ensure the necessary infrastructure and tools for successful technology integration are available and operational
• Assists with the onboarding of new teaching staff through orientation sessions and assistance during their initial weeks and months at TMS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Teaching qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Educational Technology/Instructional Technology or a Computer Science field with teaching experience
• Extensive working knowledge of and experience with educational hardware and software, periphery, web technologies, and school information and learning management platforms
• Extensive experience with Apple technologies and Google Workspace is essential. Google Educator Level 1 and 2 certifications,  Google Trainer and Apple Education Certification are desirable
• Extensive experience in an educational setting and familiarity with the IBDP and IB MYP programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for working with educators
• Familiarity with the following would be an asset: multimedia production (including non-linear video editing), 3D design/printing, laser engraving/cutting

TMS offers a competitive salary and benefits plan, including participation in the School’s Pension Plan, opportunities for professional development and the opportunity to work in a vibrant, collegial workplace.

How to Apply:

If you believe that a challenging, innovative environment is the perfect fit for your teaching goals, please submit your resume along with a covering letter to: Human Resources at tmshr@tmsschool.ca by March 31, 2023

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TMS is an equal opportunity employer and will make accommodations upon request to enable applicants with disabilities to engage in all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information on TMS, please visit our website at www.tmsschool.ca