About This Role
This teaching post for the 2026-2027 school year involves teaching computer science to students from 3rd to 12th grade at a college preparatory school dedicated to gifted students with learning differences. The role suits an enthusiastic teacher with experience across a range of computer science skills, from photo editing to programming.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement project-based learning experiences in Photoshop, Animate, 3D Modeling and Animation, Scratch, Python, Java, Javascript, and Godot, guided by students' strengths, talents, and interests
- Plan for students' technical literacy, computational thinking, and software proficiency
- Co-instruct the robotics program
- Advise a group of 8 students
- Supervise students during recess and lunchtime
- Chaperone field trips and other excursions
- Participate in division, department, grade level, and all school meetings
Requirements
- Single-subject teaching credential (or equivalent) and bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Educational Technology, or a related field
- 3-5 years teaching experience with a progressive, constructivist orientation
- Proven proficiency in teaching a diverse stack of creative and technical tools, specifically Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Animate), block-based coding (Scratch), 3D animation and modeling, and high-level programming (Python/Javascript/Godot)
- Develop warm, trusting relationships with students and adults
- Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
- Demonstrate integrity, initiative, self-awareness, and a growth mindset for both students and themselves
- Have a passion for education, especially for gifted, neurodiverse students that is also grounded in inclusion, equity, and belonging
- Demonstrate flexibility, sound judgment, strong social skills, and the ability to read, assess, imagine, evaluate, calculate, and make wise decisions
- Bring significant experience and comfort with implementing differentiated instructional programs
- Demonstrate strong communication skills in person, in writing, by phone, and via Zoom
- Show enthusiasm, creativity, and compassion
- Work comfortably in a team environment
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of novel and engaging project-based-learning curricula
- Communicate with families regarding student progress, potential, and behavior through phone calls, emails, and parent/teacher conferences
- Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to develop an in-depth knowledge of students' learning profiles
- Current knowledge of secondary Computer Science curricula and an understanding of how inclusion can inform those curricula
- Understanding of gifted, neurodiverse students and their development
- Understanding of social emotional development, executive function support, and a willingness to learn more
- Knowledge of instructional methodologies to support discipline-specific and interdisciplinary learning for gifted, neurodiverse students
- Knowledge of and ability to implement meaningful and authentic diagnostic and progress assessment measures
- Knowledge and effective use of instructional methods and learning materials, especially in differentiation
- Knowledge of problem and project-based learning
- Knowledge of how to develop an appropriate curriculum for a wide array of learners
- Knowledge of Google Classroom and the willingness to learn new technology
Nice to have:
- Master's degree
- Work with gifted students
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Full scholarships to Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity to earn MEd and EdD degrees
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
Important Details
- Schedule: One class may be taught online
About the Company
Bridges Academy is dedicated to understanding and educating gifted and highly gifted students with learning differences (twice-exceptional or 2e students) and fostering a successful academic and social experience. It operates two divisions: Bridges Academy (LA), a college preparatory school for Grades 3-12, and The Center for Twice-Exceptional Research and Professional Development (The 2e Center). Bridges Academy (LA) empowers its students to thrive academically and socially through small classes and differentiated instruction, creating an environment in which gifts are recognized and developed and learning differences and disabilities are accepted. Many students come to Bridges defined by their challenges but graduate defined by their strengths and talents.
