Computer Science Teacher
Job Description:
The STEAM Department seeks a collaborative energetic and positive teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate is a qualified teacher with the following characteristics:
- Experience with teaching Java and Phython;
- Passionately dedicated to the growth and development of each student;
- Experience with a wide range of instructional strategies that are tailored to meet the needs and strengths of each student;
- Ability to create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive relationships with students;
- Willingness and desire to develop and present engaging studentcentered lessons and assessments in a variety of computer science courses with a focus especially on general computational thinking concepts rather than a particular programming language;
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate various modes of technology into lesson plans and classroom activities;
- Proactive in maintaining open communication regarding students with parents counselors deans learning specialists and other faculty and staff;
- Dedicated to being a lifelong learner seeking to develop the art and science of teaching and working with young people;
- Values and seeks to understand the cultural and social identities of each student in their class;
- Ability to integrate culturally responsive practices into daily teaching.
Qualifications:
BA/BS Degree
Illinois PEL or other state PEL that can be transferred to IL
MA/MS or MEd preferred
Experience with Java and Python
Experience with AP Computer Science A preferred
Benefits Available:
Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Sick Personal and Holiday Days
403(b) Plan
Transit Benefit
Salary Range:
Minimum/Starting Maximum $48000 $98000