About This Role
This Computer Science Teacher position involves designing and delivering engaging lessons for computer science classes at independent schools. The role requires maintaining computer hardware, teaching programming skills, and providing individualized student support, while also collaborating with parents and other teachers.
Responsibilities
- Design thoughtful lessons and activities for four sections of computer science classes
- Maintain computer hardware including 3D printers and robotics
- Communicate basic programming skills such as iteration, conditionals, and variables
- Help students demonstrate their thinking clearly and systematically
- Be available to students outside of class throughout the school day for additional help
- Design formal and informal assessments that measure student progress
- Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to gauge student progress toward mastery
- Give timely feedback and grades on written work and tests
- Collaborate with parents and other teachers to offer individualized support of each student’s learning goals
- Communicate effectively with students and families about classwork, learning goals, and student progress including writing comments home to parents at least once a semester
- Use the school’s learning management system to keep students informed about their responsibilities, grades, and expectations
- Set high expectations for student learning, academic achievement, and character development
- Continue to advance personal understanding of pedagogy by reading, attending conferences and workshops, and participating in the school’s professional growth and development plan
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
- Deep knowledge of the course content in computer science and the ability to convey that knowledge to students clearly and coherently
- Expertise in coaching students to communicate effectively in speech, on the computer, and on the page
- Strong organizational skills and time-management skills
- Computer skills including desktop publishing, Microsoft Office software, learning management systems, and online teaching techniques
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Nice to have:
- Advanced studies, professional experience, and/or a master’s degree
Benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation and personal time
- Housing (boarding schools only)
About the Company
Carney, Sandoe & Associates is an education recruitment firm that connects educators with independent and private schools nationwide and internationally. Its free job placement service aims to match candidates with suitable opportunities.
