Computer Science Instructor

St. John Vianney High School; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John Vianney High School seeks a full-time Computer Science Instructor for the 2027 Spring Semester, beginning in January 2027. The position may extend into a permanent role and is for the half-credit Sophomore course, “Introduction to Information Technology,” within the STEM program.

The instructor will develop computational thinking and build student excitement in Computer Science. The candidate should commit to Catholic education, build strong relationships with students, apply varied

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science Education or equivalent qualifications.
• Ability to use technology fully in the classroom.
• Well-versed in best practice strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with students.
• Support students to develop in faith.
• Maintain high expectations for students' academic success.
• Design and implement rigorous and relevant lessons.
• Prepare course objectives following curriculum guidelines and requirements of the school.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction.
• Manage the classroom environment in a positive manner to maximize instructional time.
• Be an active participant in faculty and professional meetings, conferences, and workshops.

Skills

Relationship building

Differentiated instruction

Feedback to students and families

Classroom management

Instructional technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Education or equivalent

Tools

Educational technology integration

Job description

St. John Vianney High School seeks a full-time Computer Science Instructor for the 2027 Spring Semester, beginning in January of 2027. While we are currently focused on hiring for the Spring Semester, this position could extend into a permanent position. We are hiring for our half-credit Sophomore course, "Introduction to Information Technology." This is an introductory level course which will explore the basics of computer science as part of theSTEM program at St. John Vianney High School. The course aims to develop computational thinkingand build student excitement in Computer Science and to build students' skill in breaking apart aproblem and persistently building solutions in small steps.

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to Catholic education paired with an ability to build strong relationships with students; experience in applying varied instructional strategies that address the diversity of learners; provide continuous feedback to students and families; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; use various assessments to monitor the effectiveness of instruction; align assessments with the goals, objectives and instructional strategies of the school's curriculum; implement a college preparatory curriculum, and effectively utilize instructional technology.

Some essential duties:

• Build strong relationships with students
• Support students to develop in faith
• Maintain high expectations for students' academic success
• Design and implement rigorous and relevant lessons
• Prepare course objectives following curriculum guidelines and requirements of the school
• Use formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction
• Manage the classroom environment in a positive manner to maximize instructional time
• Be an active participant in faculty and professional meetings, conferences, and workshops

Ideal applicants will have:

• A degreein Computer Science Educationor equivalent qualifications
• Ability to use technology fully in the classroom
• Well-versed in best practice strategies