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