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Form of workResponsibilities of Computer Science Teacher --Teach introductory Computer Science for 9th and 10th graders --Build in collaboration with team of teachers and administrators, the Technology and Digital Arts Pathway at OUHS, including High School curriculum, dual enrollment in college courses, industry/university partnerships, and work-based learning sequences --Participate in development and teaching of cross-curriculum projects that incorporate technology and/or digital arts into all subject areas --Collaborate with Career Counselor/Internship Coordinator to ensure students have high quality work-based learning opportunities (field trips, job shadowing, and internships) --Serve as student advisor and implement advisory curriculum --Maintain professional and respectful relationships with students, peers, families, and community members --Develop and implement academic curriculum in accordance with CA state academic standards --Participate in weekly staff development and team meetings --Develop and uphold established school policies, protocols, and procedures Qualifications: Valid California teaching credential or eligibility for an intern credential program OR 3+ years professional experience in Computer Science --Ability to participate in teamwork and shared decision-making --Excellent oral and written communication skills --Passionate about working with urban youth, families, and communities --Proficiency in coding (one or more computer languages) --Spanish language proficiency (preferred, but not necessary) --Experience with one or more of the following: open source software, mobile application development, games, robotics, VR, machine learning, 3-D printing and design applications; digital arts (photography, animation, electronic sound and music, graphic design). Salary $50,000 - $72,500 --Reimbursement for up to $2,000 moving/travel expenses --Full 100% employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental and vision) for the employee and qua
COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER at a small, innovative charter High School in East Oakland
Oakland Unity High School was founded in 2003 as an independent charter High School primarily serving students in East Oakland but open to all students in the city. Unity is a high expectation school with a safe and nurturing environment for teaching and learning.
Responsibilities of Computer Science Teacher
- Teach introductory Computer Science for 9th and 10th graders
- Build in collaboration with team of teachers and administrators, the Technology and Digital Arts Pathway at OUHS, including High School curriculum, dual enrollment in college courses, industry/university partnerships, and work-based learning sequences
- Participate in development and teaching of cross-curriculum projects that incorporate technology and/or digital arts into all subject areas
- Collaborate with Career Counselor/Internship Coordinator to ensure students have high quality work-based learning opportunities (field trips, job shadowing, and internships)
- Serve as student advisor and implement advisory curriculum
- Maintain professional and respectful relationships with students, peers, families, and community members
- Develop and implement academic curriculum in accordance with CA state academic standards
- Participate in weekly staff development and team meetings
- Develop and uphold established school policies, protocols, and procedures
Qualifications
- Valid California teaching credential or eligibility for an intern credential program
- OR 3+ years professional experience in Computer Science
- Ability to participate in teamwork and shared decision-making
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Passionate about working with urban youth, families, and communities
- Proficiency in coding (one or more computer languages)
- Spanish language proficiency (preferred, but not necessary)
- Experience with one or more of the following: open source software, mobile application development, games, robotics, VR, machine learning, 3-D printing and design applications; digital arts (photography, animation, electronic sound and music, graphic design).
Compensation
- Salary $50,000 - $72,500
- Reimbursement for up to $2,000 moving/travel expenses
- Full 100% employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental and vision) for the employee and qualifying dependents
- Retirement system through the California State Teachers Retirement System (CALSTRS) if credentialed + the option of 403B enrollment
- 3% matched 457(b) retirement saving contribution after three years of employment
- Opportunities to earn additional compensation for leadership roles and responsibilities as assigned by the principal
Start date: August 1, 2023
To apply: Email cover letter and resume to: Principal William Nee, wnee@unityhigh.org
