Computer Science Teacher

The Browning School seeks a Computer Science Teacher  that will help facilitate innovation at Browning. This person will be responsible for teaching technology classes with a focus on Computer Science and Engineering curriculum.. The ideal candidate will also help faculty integrate technology into their courses and be comfortable supporting the Student Information System - Veracross.  We are seeking a candidate that is a highly creative thinker that can act as a technology leader at Browning. The Computer Science Teacher reports to the Director of Technology and the Computer Science and Engineering Department Chair.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Computer Science and Engineering courses (60% teaching load). We will provide extensive professional development for teaching CS. Including a boot camp for those that are not CS experts but are interested in teaching and learning CS.
• Provide faculty, students and staff with guidance using educational technology.
• Support the Student Information System - Veracross
• Deploy and develop a 1:1 Chromebook program
• Provide Tech Support to faculty
• Provide leadership on the technology committee   

Desired Skills and Interests

• Excited to learn and teach coding to a variety of age groups; professional development in pedagogy provided along with support for CS courses.
• Passionate about encouraging young people to take on complex and challenging ideas and practices and helping them build a portfolio of work.
• Views technology education as an interdisciplinary liberal arts project enriched by a deepening understanding of ethics, identity and creativity.
• Familiarity or interest in web development with HTML/CSS/Javascript, creative coding with Processing/p5.js, platforms such as Glitch, CodeHS, Code.org, Cloud9, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and problem solve
• Experience troubleshooting basic hardware and software issues relevant to the classroom, and STEM education
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

The Browning School seeks to promote diversity in its hiring process and is committed to building an inclusive community and culturally diverse faculty. The Browning School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, disability, or any other basis.
Please send cover letter and resume to Aaron Grill - agrill@browning.edu

Start Date: July 1, 2018