What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Computer Science Teacher position at GEO Next Generation High School?
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
Work Location: In person