Computer Science Teacher

The Girls' Middle School•Palo Alto, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Girls’ Middle School (GMS) is seeking a Computer Science Teacher to join their faculty. GMS is committed to progressive education and innovative programming, educating diverse middle school students in a vibrant, inclusive community. Their project-based curriculum encourages creative problem-solving, collaborative teamwork, and independent thought. GMS aims to help students develop self-knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills, supported by staff attuned to their emotional and social needs. The school encourages girls to find their voices, take risks, and become self-reliant. At GMS, “girls” refers to cis girls, trans girls, non-binary youth, gender non-conforming youth, gender queer youth, and any girl-identified youth. The school's mission is to educate girls at a crucial time in life, creating an inclusive environment where academic growth is nourished, and students discover their strengths and express their voices while respecting others.

Requirements

Teach four sections of 7th Grade Computer Science
Teach three sections of 8th Grade Computer Science
Develop inclusive classroom procedures and practices
Develop and document curriculum
Differentiate assignments and classroom practices
Create authentic assessments
Hold Office Hours daily
Communicate curriculum and expectations to parents
Respond to family communications
Write informal narrative reports
Write formal First and Second Semester Progress Reports
Conduct Parent/Guardian - Teacher Conferences
Teach an elective class
Serve as an advisor
Supervise Recess or Lunch
Coordinate start-of-year grade level activities
Proctor MAP Growth Assessments
Teach a course or chaperone a grade-level trip during Intersession weeks
Attend and chaperone grade level field trips
Attend and support grade level-specific programs or events
Coordinate end-of-year grade-level activities
Attend and speak for students at graduation
Participate in weekly staff check-ins/meetings
Participate in faculty, grade-level, and department meetings
Participate in August Pre-Service
Participate in June Post-Service
Participate in Faculty/Staff Professional Development throughout the year
Engage in professional development

Nice To Haves

membership in professional organizations
reading articles/books
observing classes
attending workshops or conferences
taking classes
planning/revising curriculum
developing effective assessment tools
participating on a committee for a school or strategic initiative

Responsibilities

Teach four sections of 7th Grade Computer Science and three sections of 8th Grade Computer Science
Develop inclusive classroom procedures and practices to optimize learning for all students
Develop and document curriculum that involves exploration, inquiry, and hands-on learning
Differentiate assignments and classroom practices to provide for student choice and agency, multiple levels of challenge, various learning modalities, and to accommodate learning differences within the context of collaborative learning
Create authentic assessments that are rooted in the course learning objectives, provide multiple ways to demonstrate engagement and understanding, and communicate expectations clearly to students
Hold Office Hours daily to meet with students individually and/or in groups
Communicate curriculum and expectations to parents via periodic curriculum updates and showcase events such as Back to School Night and Academic Fair
Respond to family communications in a timely manner, typically within one or two school days
Write informal narrative reports for Fall Snapshots and Spring Check-Ins
Write formal First and Second Semester Progress Reports that make up the student cumulative file
Conduct Parent/Guardian - Teacher Conferences
Teach an elective class that meets approximately once per week each semester
Serve as an advisor
Supervise Recess or Lunch (dependent on classroom assignments)
Coordinate with the administration and grade level team to plan and carry out start-of-year grade level activities such as New Student Orientation and grade level community-building activities/trips
Proctor MAP Growth Assessments
Teach a course or chaperone a grade-level trip during Fall and Spring Intersession weeks
Attend and chaperone grade level field trips (day and/or overnight) as needed
Attend and support grade level-specific programs or events
Coordinate with the administration and grade-level team to plan and carry out end-of-year grade-level activities
Attend and speak for students at graduation
Participate in weekly staff check-ins/meetings and faculty, grade-level, and department meetings
Participate in August Pre-Service, June Post-Service, and Faculty/Staff Professional Development throughout the year
Engage in other professional development throughout the year, including: membership in professional organizations, reading articles/books, observing classes, attending workshops or conferences, taking classes, planning/revising curriculum, developing effective assessment tools, participating on a committee for a school or strategic initiative, etc.
Support the Administrative and Community Building Activities of the School