Saxe STEM/Computer Science Teacher
Vacancy beginning in the 2025-26 school year
Please be sure to apply on our website, www.ncps-k12.org and upload a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, transcripts and a copy of your certification (if available).
Job Description:
Our school community nurtures and inspires all students on their journeys to become creative, empathetic and holistic problem solvers who find joy in tackling authentic challenges as they build a better world. The New Canaan Public School’s Innovation program incorporates a hands-on, problem-solving approach that unlocks students’ creativity and fosters critical thinking by leveraging STEM and real-world experiences. Students gain core competency in design thinking and computational thinking and have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of innovation and computer science through hands-on experience with programming, algorithms, systems thinking, and real-world problem-solving
The Saxe STEM/Computer Science Teacher responsibilities include both direct instruction and collaborating with students as they learn new skills for developing ideas, experiencing success and failure, and making things. They will also provide inspiration and support for faculty in developing and implementing new innovative learning opportunities. This is for a teacher who wants to play with education in the most hands-on and creative manner.
Successful Candidates will:
Demonstrate experience teaching core computer science concepts, including algorithms, data structures, programming paradigms, and computational problem-solving.
Have a balanced experience with both STEM instruction and innovative problem solving.
Flourish while working collaboratively in an environment that is dynamic, critical, and wildly creative.
Proven ability to coach educators individually and in groups, and to lead professional learning that strengthens skills in educational technology and design thinking.
Possess a “lifelong learner” attitude and excitement about expanding their own and students' knowledge and creativity.
Desire to serve students in an “above and beyond mentality”
Work both independently and as a team member with other individuals and organizations.
Have a background in Design Thinking and Project-Based Learning.
Collect and analyze data to measure the impact of innovation instruction and integration on student learning and teacher practice.
Understanding of the educational and social development of children in this age-group.
Have proven experience leading, supporting, and motivating individuals and teams with a clear commitment to the continuing professional development of all colleagues.
Serve on building and district-level innovation or technology committees to ensure alignment with broader instructional goals.
maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement an engaging curriculum for students in grades 5-8 that includes: computer science, digital literacy, design thinking, problem solving, and engineering.
Update the community regarding Innovation project topics, process, and final products via school communication systems regularly.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to meaningfully incorporate Design Thinking and Project Based Learning into their classes.
Support teachers through individual coaching, small-group workshops, and large-group professional learning sessions to build capacity in using educational technology and design thinking practices.
Plan and implement outreach activities throughout the year that include student demonstrations of work and presentations of that work to the community.
Create a learning environment that is innovative and inspiring.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Collaborate with the Directors of Digital Learning and Innovation on learning software recommendations, best practices in classrooms, and researching new technologies to incorporate into the curriculum.
Knowledge of or demonstrable willingness to use diverse materials to create like wood, cardboard, styrofoam, Arduinos, metal, 3D Printer, Laser Engraver, etc.
Design scaffolded learning experiences that introduce students to key computer science concepts, including block-based and text-based programming, data analysis, and user-centered application development.
Experience in programming languages such as Tynker, Python, C++, Javascript, HTML, block coding, Autodesk Inventor, MIT App Inventor.
Qualifications:
(A variety of certifications are applicable such as but not limited to 4-12 certification and 092-administrator or K-6 certification and 092-administrator or 4-8 certification, or 047- CTE)
Please be sure to apply on our website, www.ncps-k12.org and upload a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, transcripts and a copy of your certification (if available).
