Parental Leave - High School Computer Science Teacher bei DePaul College Prep

Computer Science Teacher

Job Description:
The STEAM Department seeks a collaborative, energetic, and positive teacher to fill a 3-month parental leave. The ideal candidate is a qualified teacher with the following characteristics:

• Experience teaching AP Computer Science Principles;
• Experience with teaching Java and Python;
• Dedicated to the growth and development of each student;
• Experience with a wide range of instructional strategies that are tailored to meet the needs and strengths of each student;
• Ability to create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive relationships with students;
• Willingness and desire to develop and present engaging, student-centered lessons and assessments in a variety of computer science courses, with a focus, especially on general computational thinking concepts rather than a particular programming language;
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate various modes of technology into lesson plans and classroom activities;
• Proactive in maintaining open communication regarding students with parents, counselors, deans, learning specialists, and other faculty and staff;
• Values and seeks to understand the cultural and social identities of each student in their class;
• Ability to integrate culturally responsive practices into daily teaching.
   

Qualifications:

BA/BS Degree 

Illinois PEL or another state PEL that can be transferred to IL

MA/MS or MEd preferred

Experience with Java and Python

Experience with AP Computer Science A preferred

Benefits Available:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 

Life and Disability Insurance 

Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Sick, Personal, and Holiday Days

403(b) Plan 

Transit Benefit

Salary Range: 

Minimum/Starting - Maximum $48,000 - $98,000