Computer Science Teacher

The Girls' Middle School•Palo Alto, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Girls’ Middle School (GMS) is seeking a Computer Science Teacher. Since its founding in 1998, GMS has been committed to progressive education and innovative programming, educating diverse middle school students in a vibrant, inclusive community. Our project-based curriculum encourages creative problem-solving, collaborative teamwork, and independent thought. GMS educates girls during a pivotal time in their lives, helping them develop self-knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills. The school fosters an environment where girls can 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 mission of The Girls’ Middle School is to educate girls at a crucial time in life, creating an inclusive environment where academic growth is nourished, and a GMS girl discovers her strengths and expresses her voice while respecting the contributions of others.

Requirements

Teach 7th Grade Computer Science.
Teach 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 Progress Reports.
Conduct Parent/Guardian - Teacher Conferences.
Supervise students during Assemblies.
Teach an elective class.
Serve as an advisor.
Supervise Recess or Lunch.
Coordinate grade level activities.
Proctor MAP Growth Assessments.
Teach a course or chaperone during Intersession weeks.
Attend and chaperone grade level field trips.
Attend and support grade level-specific programs or events.
Coordinate end-of-year activities.
Attend 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.
Engage in professional development.

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.
Attend and supervise students during Assemblies.
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 grade-level activities such as New Student Orientation, grade level community-building activities/trips.
Proctor MAP Growth Assessments.
Teach a course or chaperone a grade-level trip during Intersession weeks (Fall and Spring).
Attend and chaperone grade level field trips (day and/or overnight) as needed.
Attend and support grade level-specific programs or events (e.g. 6th New Family Picnic, 7th Entrepreneurial, 8th Personal Odyssey).
Attend and coordinate with the administration and grade-level team to plan and carry out end-of-year 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.