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