Elementary CS Educator: Coding, Inquiry & Innovation

Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology seeks an Elementary Computer Science Teacher to deliver standards-aligned instruction introducing students to computer science, digital literacy, and computational thinking. The teacher will use project-based lessons and collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate CS across subjects.

The role requires NYS teaching certification, experience with Scratch/Code.org, and a commitment to equity and inquiry-based learning in a

Qualifications

• New York State Teaching Certificate required.
• Fingerprint clearance/background check required.
• Experience with project-based learning and digital portfolios.
• Experience with culturally diverse student populations and inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standards-aligned CS instruction introducing algorithms, programming and digital literacy.
• Design engaging lessons using block-based and text-based programming methods.
• Write weekly lesson plans with differentiation and assessments.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to integrate CS into core subjects.
• Use Google Workspace and school platforms for planning, communication, and portfolios.
• Lead and participate in PLC meetings and schoolwide improvement efforts.
• Create an inclusive, student-centered classroom that fosters inquiry and resilience.
• Assess student progress with formative and summative methods and adjust instruction.

Skills

Knowledge of CS principles

Experience with elementary coding

Differentiation instruction

Collaboration with teachers

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in CS Education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Chromebooks

Tablets

Robotics kits

Scratch

Code.org

Tynker

LEGO Robotics

Job description

Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology seeks an Elementary Computer Science Teacher to deliver standards-aligned instruction introducing students to computer science, digital literacy, and computational thinking. The teacher will use project-based lessons and collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate CS across subjects.

The role requires NYS teaching certification, experience with Scratch/Code.org, and a commitment to equity and inquiry-based learning in a