Role Title: Middle School Teacher: Computer Science (Grades 6-8)
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Educational & Informational Technology
Main Purpose of the Teacher Role:
As a Middle School Teacher you will promote and nurture the education of students by planning and tailoring learning experiences. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of students. Proactively communicates with parents to keep them informed of student progress and potential concerns. Works collaboratively with teammates for the betterment of student learning and the school.
Key Responsibilities: (The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the teacher role)
- Select and plan appropriate learning and teaching activities that are in alignment with Henderson International School standards and the Henderson Academic Plan. Develop lessons that engage students in higher order and critical thinking and complex problem-solving.
- Design and continually develop robust lessons, activites, and project based learning in the following subjects: technology operations, coding, 3D modeling/printing, robotics, electronics, and web design
- Educate students to be responsible and ethical users of technology through the instruction of digital citizenship and literacy
- Understand and implement the HIS Technology Scope & Sequence and curriculum into instruction
- Foster creativity through the offering of technology focused STEAM electives and clubs
- Exercise Responsive Classroom management focused on Positive Behavior Support with the use of fair and consistent expectations of behavior along with appropriate natural consequences that are clearly articulated to the students.
- Know and use a wide range of assessment strategies, both formative and summative, consistent with course content and learning objectives.
- Keep gradebook up to date on student progress; write and update personal learning plans for each student; write personalized, specific and helpful comments for report cards.
- Differentiate instruction and assessment to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies: (The abilities that the teacher needs in order to perform this role effectively)
- Knowledge of the following subject areas: technology operations, coding, 3D modeling/printing, robotics, electronics, or web design
- Proficiency in the following areas: Apple products, Microsoft, basic programming in Python and HTML
- Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum and instruction within the appropriate content area and grade levels.
- Confident, proactive and positive communication skills dealing with parents with high expectations.
- Highly-developed written and verbal communication skills, listening and presentation skills.
- Effective organizational skills including but not limited to lesson planning, implementing units of study, differentiating instruction, designing and administering assessments, analyzing data to inform instructional choices.
- Highly developed collaborative skills with the ability to work well with others as part of a team.
Required
Bachelor Degree
Demonstrated knowledge and experience developing and utilizing curriculum and adapting instruction to meet the individual needs of students.
Experience with integration of instructional technology.
Min. of 2 yrs. as a middle school teacher in a high-achieving classroom environment.
Preferred
Master Degree
State license/certification, preferred
Experience with Adobe products: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft365, Teams
Experience with Arduinos, Raspberry Pi, Drones, LEGO Mindstorm, Vex Robotics
Henderson International School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
- 6th grade
- 7th grade
- 8th grade
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Henderson, NV 89052 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Henderson, NV 89052: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person