Community Leadership Academy Inc

Apply for this job

Computer Science/Coding Teacher NOW HIRING 2023-2024 School Year (Education)



Computer Science Teacher    NOW HIRING     2023-2024 School Year
$50,490.00 - $53,490.00/annual   (191 school work days)  4 Day Student Week

SEE OUR STORY HERE

https://vimeo.com/771001364
Victory Preparatory Academy is searching for an enthusiastic computer science teacher to promote computer literacy among our students. In this position, you will be required to instruct students on how computers work, including the basic science and mathematics behind their operation and the hardware and the software built on those foundations, craft and present lessons, develop teaching material, teach how to write computer programs and algorithms. Keep records of grades, grade papers, attend parent-teacher conferences, and also ensure that equipment remains in excellent working condition, through communication with administration.

To ensure success as a computer science teacher, you should demonstrate flexibility and support as you help students to develop confidence in their computer skills. An outstanding computer science teacher will be cognizant of the socioeconomic factors that limit access to technology, and will make a concerted effort to acclimatize students with no prior exposure to computers.

Computer Science Teacher Responsibilities:

  • Planning lessons and activities that facilitate students' acquisition of basic and advanced computer skills.
  • Instructing in a manner that develops students' confidence in their abilities.
  • Observing and managing classroom dynamics.
  • Invigilating and grading projects, quizzes, and examinations.
  • Tracking and communicating students' advancement throughout the course.
  • Ensuring that the computer laboratory remains free from food and drink at all times.
  • Downloading important software updates and maintaining hardware.
  • Attending parent-teacher and faculty conferences.

Benefits Package:

  • Paid Time Off = 7 days annually
  • Offering:  Health, Dental, Vision, Short/long-term Disability, and Life
  • Retirement: PERA (Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association) with 401K & 457 Options

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related discipline.
  • Teaching certification for the level at which you will be instructing or willing to get one.
  • Prior experience as a computer science teacher.
  • Own, reliable transport is preferable.
  • Excellent presentation abilities.
  • Strong written and administrative skills.
  • Nurturing, adaptable approach to instructing.
  • Passionate about fostering computer literacy and academic excellence.

Victory Prep Academy High School has won the John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award in both 2017 and 2016, CDE's High School Growth Award 2016, CDE's Centers for Excellence Awards 2017-2016.

Victory Preparatory Academy is located just north of downtown Denver in Commerce City, Colorado. As a community located in the beautiful Rocky Mountain area and just a short 15-minute drive to the heart of downtown Denver, Commerce City has easy access to all the conveniences of a metropolitan city with the small-town feel.

It is the policy of Community Leadership Academy/Victory Preparatory Academy to provide equal opportunity under the law with respect to all programs, activities and employment, and to prohibit discrimination on any basis protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Apply