High School Computer Science Teacher

Description

Responsible for providing instruction on a wide range of computer science courses, including an introductory survey course, Programming with Python, Web Programming (Javascript, PHP, MySQL), and/or college-level computer science courses. 

REPORTS TO/TERM:

• Principal 
• This is a full time 10-month position

Requirements

• Instruct students on facets of Java, Python, C, Scheme, Javascript, PHP, MySQL and other relevant technologies. 
• Instruct students on how computers work, including the basic science and mathematics behind their operation and the hardware and the software built on those foundations. 
• Teach how to write computer programs, algorithms and programming languages. 
• Keep records of grades, grade papers, and perform other administrative duties as needed. 
• Create projects designed to enhance lectures. 
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in computer science. 
• Create lesson plans. 
• Utilize various curriculum resources. 
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans. 
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served. 
• Develop incentives to keep participants in class. 
• Develop professional relationships with other agencies and programs. 
• Utilize public library resources. 
• Tutor students on an individual basis. 

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or higher
• Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
• Experience working in an urban school setting