Details
Posted: 14-Dec-21
Location: Greenwich, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Technology Instruction
Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of 1375 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The new High School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose.
GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits, including housing support for academic faculty, a robust professional development program, and reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.
The Computer Science discipline at GCDS teaches students the fundamentals of programming, data structures, and algorithms and introduces them to the discipline specialities available in this field. We prepare students to transfer to university with the necessary knowledge to succeed in CS.
Due to the expansion of the high school program, Greenwich Country Day School seeks a Computer Science Teacher, Grades 9-12, to start August 2022. The ideal candidate will possess appropriate technological expertise, combined with the ability to connect with students to inspire an appreciation of computer science and programming, along with an awareness and respect for the impact that computer science has on the modern world. The CS teacher will help students develop a methodology for creating solutions to problems and learn the ethical ramifications of the profession. In addition to teaching of the CS curriculum, Computer Science faculty members participate in thesis advising as well as the continued development of the CS program.
GCDS is looking to engage with candidates who employ an entrepreneurial mindset in their approach to education and would bring that skillset to teaching in our collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based Upper School program. Successful candidates will possess content and pedagogical expertise, a dedication to collaboration, and a creative and flexible approach to curriculum design and instruction. Interdisciplinary proficiency is highly desirable.
Diversity is a core value at GCDS, and we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. GCDS is pleased to offer transportation support and accommodations, as needed, along with an introduction to the local area, for those candidates who travel from outside of the region for on-campus employment interviews.
Responsibilities Include:
- Teach software programming and hardware courses while demonstrating the importance of writing efficient and effective code
- Support students in fulfilling their maximum potential in mastering course content and assessing student achievement
- Provide consistent critique of the efficacy of the existing curriculum as well as an awareness of the changing needs of industry
- Maintain currency in programming languages and computer technologies
- Pursue professional development in the computer science education field
- Provide significant office hours availability to students
- Communication with parents, students, and colleagues
- Collaborative work with colleagues on grade level, subject area, and interdisciplinary faculty teams
- Contribution toward athletic or co-curricular programming in addition to classroom role
- Provide significant office hours availability to students
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
- A minimum of 3-years successful classroom teaching experience with students in this age group, or demonstrated professional competency
- Technical qualifications:
- Python, Java, Scratch, Git
- Web frameworks; html5 & css3/JavaScript React-Angular-Node JS/CSS3/Jquery/MySql
- Linux/Unix, Android/iOS
- Electronics/circuits/Basic Gates, Arduino, microcontrollers, robotics, basic mechanical engineering
- Fabrication: 3D printing, laser cutting, fabrication technique
- CAD software, Adobe Suite, 3D modeling minimum
- Experience with inquiry-based and/or project-based learning
- A passion for learning and the ability to motivate and inspire students
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community
- Willingness to take on multiple roles within the school
- Personal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of children - must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an inexhaustible sense of humor
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in academic/research field and/or professional experience within your area of practice
- Demonstrated capacity and desire to teach across multiple disciplines/subject areas
- Experience in and desire to build culture and community with both adults and students
- Experience as an academic advisor
- Experience advising independent and original student research
- Athletic coaching experience
- Demonstrated experience in establishing collaborative relationships with external partners/organizations in the design and implementation of learning experiences
Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to send a cover letter and resume to:
Susan Fahey Khanna, Director of Human Resources
https://greenwichcountrydayschool.applytojob.com/apply/MMwqspe9m0/Computer-Science-Teacher?source=NAIS