Computer Science, Coding, and Computational Thinking Teacher

Hawken School is seeking a full-time middle school Computer Science, Coding, and Computational Thinking teacher for the 2017-2018 school year. The essential duties/responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Teach four classes of middle school Computer Science, which may include sections of 4th – 8th grade robotics and other Fab Lab type activities
• Serve as an advisor, overseeing the academic and social growth of his/her advisees
• Serve as a member of a grade level team of teachers meeting on a daily/weekly basis to plan, develop, and assess co-curricular activities and coordinate student support in alignment with Hawken’s mission
• Serve as a member of the Middle School Science and Technology Departments, attending departmental meetings, developing and updating course curricula, and supporting the work of the department
• Coach or lead a significant co-curricular activity within the Middle School and/or Lower School
• Perform other non-teaching duties as assigned by the Directors or Head of School

QUALIFICATIONS: Hawken School seeks a dynamic and innovative individual committed to teaching the total child. Candidates must possess demonstrated competence and leadership in middle level Computer Science curriculum development, instruction and pedagogy. An advanced degree is preferred but not required. Candidates should have an exceptional understanding of the developmental needs of middle school learners, flexibility, energy, creativity, high expectations, and a sense of humor. Facility with dynamic educational technologies for enhancing the exploration of computational thinking across disciplines and learning is a requirement—especially grade appropriate graphical and written coding software tools, as well as robotics environments, leagues, and competitions. Expertise in constantly discovering, disseminating, and evangelizing new computational tools to help students and faculty stay current across disciplines is a plus. Experience in mentoring independent student research for science fairs, competitions, and Olympiads is also a plus. Candidates should be willing and eager to assist in the life of the School and be effective in dealing with colleagues and parents. One of Hawken’s principles, to appreciate difference and individuality, is at the forefront in our search and we are keenly interested in candidates with a proven commitment to engaging in and promoting a diverse, multicultural community.

HOW TO APPLY: Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume and references to middleschoolemployment@hawken.edu, Attn: Garet Libbey, Assistant Head of School. Hawken School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting diversity in the workplace and strongly urges all qualified individuals to apply.