Immersive Spatial Computing Jobs in Bronx, NY (NOW HIRING)

Our Mission 

Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers transforming K12 STEM education through experiential real-world problem-solving powered by the next generation of spatial computing. We utilize adaptive Virtual Reality (VR) to engage, inspire, and open pathways to creative problem-solving to rapidly improve engagement and proficiencies in Math and Science across our country and beyond. Our mission is to break down barriers to access and build STEM proficiencies at scale for all students, worldwide. 

The Job 

Regional Teacher Coach 

Job Description 

Working under the Head of Teacher Community & Professional Learning, you will lead professional development, classroom coaching, and curriculum integration for your region, rapidly and strategically upskilling educators in best-practice pedagogy to drive transformative learning outcomes through the use of cutting-edge immersive technology.

Key Responsibilities 

• Model exemplary lessons to showcase seamless technology integration, best practice pedagogy in mathematical discourse, and the connection between experiential learning and paper-pencil fluency 
• Facilitate in-classroom coaching sessions to upskill teacher confidence and practice, including side-by-side co-teaching and real-time feedback 
• Lead rigorous lesson study sessions to support deep knowledge-building of VR module design and lesson facilitation to lead to specific, meaningful learning outcomes 
• Lead curriculum integration conversations at the classroom, school, and district level to ensure most efficacious use of Prisms within a core curriculum 
• Contribute to the ongoing creation and refinement of supporting curriculum and professional development materials 
• Support and lead professional development sessions to onboard new-to Prisms teachers and provide additional development to experienced Prisms teachers 
• Continuously and deftly assess the coaching and professional development needs of your region at the classroom, school, and district level and execute next steps accordingly 
• Create and foster community among Prisms teachers and leaders in your region 

Requirements 

• Commitment to transforming and reimagining STEM education 
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or a Master's degree in STEM education preferred 
• 2-5 years of Grades 6-12 teaching experience preferred 
• 2-3 years of demonstrated success developing curriculum (including course structural planning) preferred
• Knowledge of multiple learning frameworks with a focus on problem-based learning and student-driven mathematical discourse 
• Deep knowledge of national math standards and their relationship to state standards preferred 
• A clear and energetic communicator who can deliver thoughtful, meaningful, engaging presentations to diverse groups of stakeholders 
• Highly motivated and skilled at both working individually and collaborating with a team 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Travel Requirements 

Regional Teacher Coaches should expect to be in schools and classrooms every day, with in-state travel required. Some out of state travel may also be required. 

Equal Opportunity Workplace 

Prisms is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment that ensures that all applicants and team members are treated with dignity and respect. We will not tolerate any type of discrimination or harassment directed at any applicant or employee because of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran, family, or parental status, or any other protected group characteristic. This equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.