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Form of workHeadwaters School, a Pre-K through grade 12 independent day school serving 530 students across its three campuses in Austin, TX, is seeking a full time Computer Science/Design Technology Teacher in our High School for the 2024-2025 academic year.
At Headwaters, our guides nurture a school culture that promotes a growth mindset, a collaborative spirit, a joyful environment, and the achievement of high expectations. Our faculty and staff ensure all members of our school community understand their role in advancing issues of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. Headwaters School supports the professional growth of our school faculty in order to contribute to their feelings of fulfillment, to provide a model of lifelong learning for our students, and to advance the strategic goals of the school.
Our faculty members are responsible for bringing our Purpose statement to life: to cultivate identity formation, foster empathy, and embrace diversity to bring more peace to the world. In addition, they guide our students to live authentically, think expansively, and create bravely. We invite our students, guides, staff, parents, and trustees to be Peacemakers, Advocates, Creators, and Thinkers.
Ideal candidates for this position will have experience modeling a student-centered teaching philosophy, emphasize problem solving strategies, and demonstrate expertise in differentiation in teaching students. A strong proficiency with technology appropriate to the classroom is integral to this role. Headwaters High School proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) to all students in the 11th and 12th grades. Candidates with IB experience and training are encouraged to apply.
The course load for this position will include teaching five sections of middle and high Computer Science and Design Technology courses and leading an advisory. Candidates will also be prepared to participate in the life of the school, including, but not limited to supervision of lunch, teaching an elective, coaching, sponsoring a club, serving as an advisor, chaperoning trips, and other duties as assigned by the High School Director.
Teaching Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree required, degree in science, math, Computer Science or a related field preferred
- At least three years prior experience teaching in a middle school or High School setting with demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, preferred
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) experience and training, preferred
- Expertise in programming, problem solving, algorithm development, digital logic, and related topics. Knowledge of Java, JavaScript, and Arduino languages
- Proficiency in 3D modeling, preferably Fusion360 as well as electronics, including Arduino, sensors, LEDs, motors, and more
- Proficiency in using and servicing makerspace equipment. Ability to effectively learn and adapt to new software and technology
Ideal candidates will possess the following skills:
- Advanced Degree, preferred
- Values strong relationships with their students while maintaining high expectations in the academic program
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging practice and curriculum in the classroom
- Collaborative team member and innovative practitioner
- Commitment to personal and professional development and improvement; a lifelong learner
- Operate with a high level of integrity and organization
- Experience integrating technology in pedagogy and the classroom; effective oral and written communication skills
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position and compensation is competitive for the greater Austin area. The School offers a wide-range of benefits including generous paid time off, 100% paid medical insurance for the employee, a 401(k) retirement plan, on-going professional support and continuing education opportunities, 50% tuition remission for enrolled children of full-time school employees, and a unique working environment where you are able to share and receive ongoing feedback. This position reports to the Director of the High School.
Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and educational philosophy statement to Leslie Hirsch, Director of Human Resources at hr@headwaters.org or go to the Headwaters School Employment website to apply.
Headwaters School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination law. The School's equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All Employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.
