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Job Title: Director of Teaching and Learning with Technology 

Reports to: Adam Hellebuyck, Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning Receive Guidance From: Adam Hellebuyck, Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning; Peggy Dettlinger, Head of Lower School; Paul Rossi, Head of Middle School; Shernaz Minwalla, Head of Upper School 

Collaborate Closely With: Adam Hellebuyck, Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning; Nick Dumas, Director of Information Technology; Information Technology Department; EC-12 Faculty; Division Heads; Department Chairs 

The Director of Teaching and Learning with Technology will support the mission and vision of University Liggett School through positive interactions with students and faculty. Specifically, it is the director’s responsibility to ensure that the school’s core values, mission, vision, and strategic plan are the center of all decisions and actions related to the implementation of educational technology. The Director of Teaching and Learning with Technology will support an atmosphere of trust and openness among employees, students, and parents and will support an atmosphere that fosters the intellectual, social, physical, behavioral, and emotional growth of each student. The director will serve on the school’s Academic Leadership Team. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Inspire, model, and integrate technology use (including Makerspace resources) and promote opportunities that support faculty and students in teaching and learning according to the Liggett Approach to education. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain an EC-12 technology literacy curriculum, including a detailed scope and sequence. 
• Teach 1-2 courses, including a sixth-grade innovation and design course. 
• Research and promote opportunities to further develop STEM programming and advance the Liggett Approach in STEM fields. 
• Design, promote, and facilitate professional development initiatives across all divisions for faculty and staff that enhance instruction and teach technical skills with all available school resources. 
• Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning to ensure that technology integration aligns with the school’s mission, core values, and the Liggett Approach. 
• Provide training for students, faculty, and administration to use hardware or software in one-on-one or group settings, including the Google Apps for Education suite. 
• Develop and maintain training materials for commonly used technologies and processes for faculty, staff, students, and parents. 
• Collaborate with the Information Technology Department on the upkeep and management of school technology resources, including the Makerspace. 
• Work with the Information Technology Department to test, troubleshoot, and support software, hardware, and administration of classroom technology, including teacher requests as appropriate. 
• Plan and oversee budget expenditures including reallocating resources as appropriate.
• Collaborate with members of the ULS community to advance educational technology through classroom visits, one-on-one and group meetings, professional learning presentations and workshops, and other means as appropriate. 
• Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning on additional initiatives designed to advance teaching and learning across the divisions. 
• Attend and participate in Academic Leadership Team meetings and initiatives.
  
  Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in education, educational technology, or an equivalent field
• Extensive classroom experience, including facility with student-centered and experiential learning 
• Possess knowledge of a variety of technology tools, from classic to emerging technologies
• Enthusiasm for working with students and an understanding of their developmental needs
• A thoughtful and engaging approach to teaching, learning, and assessment 
• A desire to learn about and inform faculty of emerging technologies and teaching practices; experience with educational AI is preferred 
• A keen desire to work in a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered environment
• Ability to connect with students and faculty of diverse backgrounds to develop healthy, supportive, and responsive relationships 
• Strong writer, reader, and speaker, including a proven ability to communicate effectively with various audiences 
• Eagerness to work toward professional goals and an enthusiasm for continued professional growth 
• Eager willingness to support and to be present in the life of the school 

Work Environment: 

This job operates in a professional school environment. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 

10.5 month employee/ 7:45 am - 4:15 pm 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination 

ULS is an equal-opportunity employer and educational institution. It is the policy of the school to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, military service, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, height, weight, misdemeanor arrest record, marital or familial status or any other status specifically protected by federal or Michigan law. 

This policy governs all aspects of employment at ULS including hiring, assignments, training, promotions, compensation, employee benefits, discipline, discharge, and all other terms and conditions of employment. This policy applies to all conduct on school premises, during school-sponsored activities on or off campus, and in connection with all school-related duties or functions. This policy also applies to all conduct an communication by vendors or other third parties while on school premises or in connection with providing services to the school. 

Contact Person 

Qualified candidates should send the following to Adam Hellebuyck, Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning, at ahellebuyck@uls.org: 

• A letter of interest
• A resume or curriculum vitae
• Responses to the following prompts with a video, writing, or an artifact:
  • Describe a recent professional development experience you participated in and its impact on your practice.
  • What is the most significant pedagogical shift you have made in your practice from the beginning of your career to today?
  • What role does assessment play in your classroom?

University Liggett School seeks a long-term substitute Upper School Biology teacher effective January 21 through June 6, 2025.

Job Title: Upper School long-term substitute Science Teacher

Reports to:  Assistant Head of School and Head of Upper School (Head of Upper School)

Receive Guidance From: Science Department Chair, Head of Upper School

Collaborate Closely With: Science Department, Assistant  Head of  School for Teaching and Learning                

The Upper School Science teacher will support the mission and vision of University Liggett School through positive interaction with students and faculty.  Specifically, it is the Upper School Science Teacher’s responsibility to ensure that the school’s mission, vision, and core values are the center of all decisions and actions. The Science Teacher will support an atmosphere of trust and openness among employees, students, and parents and will support an atmosphere that fosters the intellectual, social, physical, behavioral, and emotional growth of each student.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of Science: Kinesiology: Exercise Physiology & Motor Control and Advanced Biology: Anatomy & Physiology 
• Implement the science department philosophy with an individualized project-based approach to learning centered on skills and inquiry
• Maintain an equitable and inclusive class environment that promotes our core values of community, excellence, integrity, respect, and empathy
• Implement labs and projects that stretch student thinking and imagination 
• Scaffold assignments effectively and respond thoughtfully and promptly to student work
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in department discussions about pedagogy and other concerns
• Participate actively in advancing the Science department’s curriculum and The Liggett Approach
• Serve as an Upper School advisor 
• Communicate thoughtfully, professionally, and clearly with parents
• Participate actively and positively in the life of the school

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Biology or an equivalent field
• Enthusiasm for Upper School students and an understanding of their developmental needs
• A thoughtful and engaging approach to teaching, learning, and assessment
• A keen desire to work in a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered environment
• Ability to connect with students of diverse backgrounds to develop healthy, supportive, and responsive relationships
• Strong writer, reader, and speaker
• Eager willingness to support and to be present in the life of the school

Science Department Philosophy

The Science Department believes the Liggett student should be engaged in science in such a way that they become intellectually curious and are inspired to use their knowledge and skills to affect positive change in their community and throughout the world.

• Students will develop into scientifically literate individuals who understand that science is both a process and a body of knowledge. Practicing science in the lab enables students to organize and analyze information. Engaging in laboratory work facilitates a deeper understanding and enhances one’s ability to evaluate explanations. 
• Students will experience age-appropriate material throughout the curriculum through exploration and active engagement. Their experiences will include place-based learning opportunities, the use of technology, hosting expert visitors, and through the exploration of laboratory investigations and demonstrations, with the student being at the center of their learning opportunities.
• Students will learn how to formulate questions, research and explore topics in a thoughtful and purposeful way, creating meaning to their understanding of concepts and communicating their findings to others.
• Students will organically cultivate a passion and a skill set to continue their pursuits for future scientific inquiry.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional school environment. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

9 month employee/ 7:45 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Liggett is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.   It is the policy of the school to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, military service, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, height, weight, misdemeanor arrest record, marital or familial status or any other status specifically protected by federal or Michigan law. 

This policy governs all aspects of employment at Liggett including hiring, assignments, training, promotions, compensation, employee benefits, discipline, discharge, and all other terms and conditions of employment. This policy applies to all conduct on school premises, during school-sponsored activities on or off campus, and in connection with all school-related duties or functions. This policy also applies to all conduct and communication by vendors or other third parties while on school premises or in connection with providing services to the school.

Contact Person

Qualified candidates should send the following to Shernaz Minwalla, Head of Upper School, at sminwalla@uls.org:

• A letter of interest
• A resume or curriculum vitae
• Responses to the following prompts with a video, writing, or an artifact:
  • Describe a recent professional development experience you participated in and its impact upon your practice.
  • What is the most significant pedagogical shift you have made in your practice from the beginning of your career to today?
  • What role does assessment play in your classroom?

If you are a highly qualified educator looking for substitute teaching work for all grade levels and subject areas, we are looking for you. At University Liggett School students are active participants in their learning experience. Substitute teachers at Liggett thrive in a dynamic, student-centered, collaborative environment.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree. Submit to a Michigan school employment criminal background and fingerprinting checks as required. Please indicate the grade level and subject areas that you are qualified to teach in your letter of interest.

If you are interested in being added to our substitute teaching roster please email your resume and a letter of interest to Maureen Solak at msolak@uls.org.