Computer Science Teacher and Educational Technology Support

Position: Upper School Computer Science Teacher and Educational Technology Support

Reports To: Head of School and Head of Upper School

Position Type: Full-Time, Faculty, Exempt

Established in 1920, Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two beautiful campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California enrolling 700 students. Bentley School is an inclusive community sharing a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching 2 sections of Computer Science (Introductory and AP principles)

• Attending regular weekly Math department meetings;

• Providing Educational Technology Support for the Upper School

• Participating in various aspects of student life at Bentley such as advising clubs, coaching, or working with student organizations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science and/or a related field that requires significant coursework in each discipline

• Experience teaching Computer Science

• Experience working with teachers as they implement technology in their classrooms

• Experience in an interdisciplinary environment with an emphasis on group collaboration and use of technology

• Ability and willingness to work with students in large and small group settings using multiple teaching methods to reach a broad range of students

• Desire to continually examine one’s practice with the goal to improve student learning

• Commitment to issues of diversity, leadership, inclusion, and equity. Candidates who reflect the broad range of diversity of the Bay Area are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in Computer Science and/or a related field that requires significant coursework

• A passion for working with young people

• A desire to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers

• Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills

• Experience in working with high school or college age students in an academic setting

• Experience in innovative course design, planning, implementation, and assessment

• Flexibility and a sense of humor 

Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. The School offers competitive compensation and benefits.

How to Apply

Please send a letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both your approach to working with students and how you approach your classroom practice. A list with the names and contact information of three (3) references should also be included. Materials may be sent to pjordan@bentleyschool.org. Include “Computer Science” in the subject line. No phone calls please.