Middle School Computer Science Teacher

Lakeside School; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative summer camp is seeking a middle school Computer Science teacher to inspire young minds through Game Design and Mobile App Development. This role involves creating engaging lesson plans and a culturally responsive curriculum that fosters creativity and collaboration among students. With a focus on hands-on learning, you'll guide students in a project-based environment, ensuring they thrive regardless of their prior knowledge. Join a team dedicated to equity and inclusion while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students entering grades 5-8. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of young learners in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Benefits

Lunch included

Free camp for children of employees

Qualifications

• Experience teaching computer science to diverse groups of students.
• Knowledge of inclusive and multicultural curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive curriculum that encourages creativity and collaboration.
• Supervise and instruct a diverse group of students.

Skills

Cultural Awareness

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Curriculum Development

Job description

Position Type:
Summer School

Date Posted:
1/14/2025

Location:
Summer School

Closing Date:
06/01/2025

Summer at Lakeside is currently recruiting for a middle school Computer Science teacher to teach Game Design and Mobile App Development at our Investigative Learning Camp, an academic and experiential summer camp designed for students entering grades 5-8. Curriculum development and daily activities will be designed by the teacher. The Investigative Learning Camp (ILC) offers students the opportunity to take classes covering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) -based topics. All courses encourage creative play and hands-on learning; courses are project-based and do not assume students have any previous knowledge of the subject matter. No homework is assigned.

The Game Design course runs mornings, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., July 21-July 25. The Mobile App Development course runs mornings, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., July 28 - August 1. There will be a mandatory orientation meeting on Wednesday, July 2. Visit our Investigative Learning Camp webpage to read more about this camp, including descriptions of the courses offered for summer 2025.

Specific Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive and culturally responsive curriculum that encourages creativity, collaboration, risk-taking, and critical thinking.
• Create organized and engaging lesson plans that include additional challenges for each day.
• Order and organize supplies necessary.
• Supervise and instruct a diverse group of students that have different educational backgrounds and experiences.
• Train and supervise the assigned high-school counselor, who serves as a classroom teaching assistant.
• Provide individual support and adapt different teaching strategies for students needing additional instruction.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives; interact respectfully with cultures other than their own; and cultivate meaningful relationships with people that have different cultural frameworks.
• Prior experience teaching computer science to a diverse group of elementary, middle-school, or high-school age students; demonstrated equity and inclusion mindset.
• Candidates should be aware of their own identity and biases; candidate actively works to create an inclusive classroom environment.
• A bachelor’s degree; master's degree in a relevant subject area preferred.
• Experience with inclusive and multicultural curriculum development.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Positive and collaborative attitude.
• Candidates must satisfactorily complete at least two criminal background checks.
• Valid CPR & First Aid certification by July 7, 2025.

Compensation and Benefits

The stipend for this position is $2,000. Lunch is included. The course may only run if enough students register. Enrollment will remain open until June 1. If the number of students enrolled is too small to run by June 1, or if the course is canceled for any reason, the stipend will not be paid. Summer at Lakeside also offers free camp for children (Gr.3-8) of all summer employees for the weeks when they are working for the summer program. Employees must register their children via the Summer at Lakeside webpage.

Application Process

Interested candidates should visit Lakeside School’s careers website to apply online. The application process will remain open until a qualified candidate has accepted an offer. Applicants being considered will be interviewed. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. For additional questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Kat Yorks, Director of Summer School Programs, by email, [e-mail], or by phone, 206-440-2701. PLEASE DO NOT SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO KAT YORKS’S E-MAIL. Application materials need to be submitted online.

Working At Lakeside

At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website.

Equity in hiring: According to various studies, women and people of color are more likely to not apply for a job if they see themselves as not meeting every requirement of the posting, which means employers miss meeting potentially ideal candidates. Lakeside School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where employees from diverse cultures are affirmed and equipped to lead an inclusive learning environment for our students. Please apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement.

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