Engineering/Computer Science Teacher

The Emery/Weiner School | Houston, TX, United States

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Posted Date 12/18/2024
Description

Job Title: Upper School and/or Middle School

Engineering/Computer Science Teacher

Reports to: Head of Upper School/Head of Middle School

Classification: Exempt

Status: Full-Time

Start Date: August 2025

 

The Emery/Weiner School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and collegial teacher to join our collaborative faculty as part of the Computer Science and Engineering Department. Responsibilities for this position include teaching at least five sections of engineering and/or computer science courses, and serving as a homeroom Advisor. Additional responsibilities include participation in student life (e.g. club sponsorship), supervisory duties, and school trip chaperoning/facilitation according to the experience of the candidate and needs of the school.

 

The ideal applicant is an enthusiastic professional with a broad range of subject knowledge and previous middle school or high school teaching experience. A strong candidate will have a desire to teach in a progressive, student-centered independent school that values innovative pedagogy and experiential education. An outstanding candidate should be able to demonstrate a track record of innovation, flexibility, collegiality, and student success.

 

This position requires a professional who:

  • Demonstrates content knowledge and understanding across grade levels and content strands;
  • Differentiates teaching and learning based on students’ cognitive needs;
  • Develops creative, formative, and summative assessments and experiences to evaluate student learning;
  • Employs innovative, student-centered teaching practices;
  • Creates and scaffolds rigorous, higher-level thinking tasks that emphasize critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving;
  • Provides opportunities for student self-assessment and engagement in the learning process;
  • Exhibits a passion to teach and learn from young people and colleagues.

 

Responsibilities Include:

  • Teaching five sections of engineering and/or computer science classes to students with a range of academic aptitudes;
  • Assessing students’ academic and social development;
  • Providing consistent oral and written communication to students and families;
  • Collaborative work on grade-level, department, and interdisciplinary faculty teams;

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, technology, engineering, education, or related field;
  • Comfort with innovative and forward-thinking approaches to instruction;
  • A strong commitment to professional growth.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in computer science, technology, education, or related field;
  • 3-5 years of proven success teaching upper school students;
  • Experience implementing inquiry-based or project-based curriculum;

 

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, their resume, and 3-5 references to [email protected]. (References will not be contacted without notifying the candidate first.)

Duration
Full Time
Categories
Education - Other
Organization Type
Education & Schools
Benefits
Retirement Plans | Dental | FSA | Kosher Food Option Available | Life Insurance | Medical Insurance | Paid Holidays | Paid Vacation | Parental Leave | Sick Days | Mass Transit | Vision
Job Location
US
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