AP Computer Science Educator - Inspire Your Next Gen

Quarry Lane School; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quarry Lane School in Dublin, CA seeks an AP Computer Science Principles teacher who can inspire students and deliver rigorous instruction aligned with College Board guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a CS degree, 2–5 years of CS teaching in middle/high school, and is proficient in Python, Java or C++. You will craft engaging lessons, assess learning, and communicate with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in computer science or a related field.
• The ability to walk easily within the classroom to effectively work with and address student needs.
• 2 – 5 years classroom experience teaching computer science with Middle and/or High School Students.
• A passion for the AP Computer Science Principles curriculum
• Competency in any programming language (python, java, C++)
• Knowledge of algorithms, program design, databases, networks and ethics in technology
• Is a self-directed learner. Informed about current pedagogical principles and best practices in teaching.
• The ability to extend and motivate able students to go beyond the course syllabus
• Project Management/Independent research/project experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Fosters a lifelong interest in and enjoyment of computer science.
• Has a firm grasp of knowledge of subject and content-related pedagogy; such knowledge should be apparent to the students and to a classroom observer.
• Understands the importance of vertical alignment and collaborative planning.
• Creates long, medium, and short-term lesson plans to carry out the curriculum in thoughtful and engaging ways, while following the given curriculum for the courses taught.
• Embraces the ethos of assessment for learning.
• Assesses students efficiently so that they can receive helpful and timely feedback.
• Provides a safe environment in which discussion may be facilitated.

Skills

Classroom teaching

AP CS Principles

Pedagogical practices

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or related field

Tools

Python

Java

C++

Job description

Quarry Lane School in Dublin, CA seeks an AP Computer Science Principles teacher who can inspire students and deliver rigorous instruction aligned with College Board guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a CS degree, 2–5 years of CS teaching in middle/high school, and is proficient in Python, Java or C++. You will craft engaging lessons, assess learning, and communicate with families and staff.