Teacher, Computer Science (5-8)

Collegium Charter School; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Collegium Charter School in Exton, PA, seeks a full-time Teacher, Computer Science for grades 5-8. You will plan and deliver CS curriculum, using coding, Google apps, HTML, and other topics to build student skills and curiosity.

The ideal candidate holds PA Technology Education K-12 certification, with CS knowledge and ability to differentiate instruction, assess progress, and communicate with students and parents. Experience with Schoology and programming languages is preferred.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree and PA Technology Education K-12 certification.
• CS knowledge and ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners.
• Strong communication with students and parents; effective classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Develops CS curriculum aligned with CCS goals and objectives.
• Creates and administers lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Conducts ongoing assessment and adjusts instruction to meet student needs.
• Communicates effectively with students and parents; supports parental involvement.
• Maintains accurate records of student progress, attendance and grades.
• Ensures compliance with CCS policies and student conduct codes.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Parent communication

Organizational skills

Differentiated instruction

Student assessment

Education

PA Technology Education K-12 Certification

Computer Science K-12 Certification (a plus)

Tools

Schoology

JavaScript

Python

IDEs

Job description

Job Description

Title: Teacher, Computer Science Grades 5-8

Reports To: Principal

Employee Type: Full-Time, School Year Only, Salaried, Exempt

Summary

Plan, organize and implement appropriate instructional practices and strategies to develop students' skills in computer science (CS) topics such as coding animation, google apps, 3-D modeling, graphic design, web design, coding HTML, video production, video game design, photography and photo editing. Lead students in experiments, investigations and explorations of CS concepts; encourage students to develop a curiosity about their world and the ability to seek out answers by gaining an understanding of CS concepts.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and administers CS curriculum consistent with CCS goals and objectives
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by CCS
• Enforces the CCS Student Code of Conduct, the CCS Uniform Code, and the CCS Computer Usage Code
• Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles that reflect favorably upon the individual and the school
• Maintains highest level of confidentiality pertaining to school and students' information, progress, and records
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by supervisor and/or school administrator
• Abides by the CCS Employee Manual, CCS policies and procedures, and all current PA Public School expectations

Qualifications

• A four-year college degree and PA Technology Education K-12 Certification. Computer Science K-12 Certification, a plus. If certification is from a different state, PA certification must be obtained within a determined time frame.
• Demonstrated competence as a classroom teacher
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Knowledge of basic computer operations for Windows and macOS systems
• Experience with learning management systems, Schoology preferred
• Experience with JavaScript and/or Python preferredExperience with integrated development environments and debugging required
• Experience with object-oriented programming preferred
• Required Clearances include Criminal Background Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114), all dated within one year of receipt
• Meets criteria for employment in a PA Public School

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate depending on the specific site