US Computer and Data Science Teacher

Description

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two distinct campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont, CA. Our deeply connected culture and community celebrates scholarship, strives for balance, and fosters inclusion. The Professional Adult Community (PAC) is an experienced, collaborative group of employees who are committed to the mission and core values of the school. Crystal is full of kind, curious learners (adults and students alike) who are passionate about the school’s mission of transformative teaching and meaningful connections. We are committed to the work required to create more equitable systems and foster inclusive environments so that all members of our community can thrive together.

MISSION STATEMENT

Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together.

CORE VALUES

• We Celebrate Scholarship - The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence.
• We Seek Growth Challenges - Our culture says try it.
• We Foster Kindness & Inclusion - Crystal is a caring and diverse community.
• We Strive for Balance - A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission.
• We Engage with Enthusiasm - With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community.
• We Lead with Humility - Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents. A successful candidate in this position will:

• Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s mission and core values and working in an inclusive school environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents
• Bring robust organizational, digital, and communication skills 
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching computer science. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Crystal seeks a temporary 1-year sabbatical replacement, part-time (0.5 FTE) Upper School Computer Science Teacher starting August 2025. The Upper School Computer science teacher is responsible for teaching students the theory and practice of computer programming, software development, networking, and other related topics. They are also responsible for helping their students develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. 

The US Computer Science teacher provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual development through general education. The US Computer Science teacher enables students to maximize their competencies and skills to function successfully in society, helps build equity and inclusion, and a sense of belonging, provides the foundation for positive self-assessment and emotional intelligence amongst students, and teaches a sense of responsibility as well as their academic curriculum. 

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of computer science teaching experience. This position includes advisor and chaperone duties, as well as required professional development and faculty and staff meeting commitments. This role may be expected to participate in the student retreats at the beginning of the school year, which may require an overnight. Other responsibilities include admissions and enrollment event duties, club sponsoring, study hall proctoring, and HR related trainings. Crystal is invested in its students as whole children, not just academic students. Thus, the role of a teacher extends beyond the classroom. 

Key Job Competencies

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Analyzes and integrates trends and patterns based on diverse information and perspectives to determine the root causes of problems, identify the best course of action, and prioritize efforts. Develops new insights and formulates creative solutions, considering the impact and implications of recommendations in the context of overall vision, goals, and objectives. 
• Quality Results: Ensures high-quality results on projects/tasks, meets deadlines, and attends to details. Takes responsibility for the quality of work and achieves results with little oversight.
• Developing Others: Ability to effectively support the growth and development of students. 
• Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as deep listening skills to gain understanding. Communication across constituencies and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive communication with confidence and tact is required. 
• Cultural Competence: Possesses and applies the skills, values, and principles that acknowledge, respect, contribute, and work effectively across cultural differences. Recognizes the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person who comes to the Crystal community.  
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self/social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity.  
• Relationship Management: Positively collaborates and builds/maintains authentic and trusting relationships. Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.            
• Personal Growth: Demonstrates commitment and curiosity to ongoing learning and development.
• Collaboration: the interpersonal and intrapersonal qualities one will leverage to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward a common goal. The ability to work with others to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.  
• Instructional Delivery: Effectively implements essential practices for effectively instructing students to maximize knowledge and skill acquisition  
• Classroom Management: Maximizes administration of rules and procedures, proactive management, effective and stimulating instruction, and reduction of disruptive and inappropriate student conduct to ensure high quality learning, and emotionally safe, equitable environments. 
• Formative Assessment: Supports understanding of students’ needs and modifies instruction as it is happening to guide and assess student learning.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Exhibit a passion for content knowledge and a range of effective pedagogical approaches.
• Incorporate a variety of pedagogical approaches, including inquiry-based, according to the needs of the group of students 
• Demonstrate commitment to equitable and culturally responsive teaching practices
• Cultivate an inclusive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment that reflects Crystal’s core values and allows our diverse student body to grow and thrive
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative and meaningful curriculum and programming
• Integrate technology in effective ways that enhance students’ learning experiences and growth
• Actively work with the CADS Department Chair, and the Director of Teaching and Learning to participate in yearly growth plans and instructional support strategies 
• Actively work with the Director of Academic Support regarding the needs of students of students with formal educational plans, and other students needing additional support 
• Serve as an advisor who is committed to the social and emotional development of students
• Bring unique skills to contribute to our multifaceted community outside of the classroom 
• Engages in professional development and is committed to furthering 6-12 alignment across the department
• Required to attend the start of year retreat; this is an overnight retreat for students by grade level
• Attend New PAC orientation and PAC WEEK prior to the start of school for students, as well as participate in other mandatory school events 

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required education and experience

• At least three years of computer science  teaching experience in a school setting OR other relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university

Preferred education and experience

• Master's degree
• At least 5 years of teaching experience
• Independent high school experience
• Valid California teaching certificate
• Experience as an advisor, coach, or club sponsor 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Able to work in a dynamic environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts  
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds  
• Able to climb stairs  
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods  

Travel Required

Light travel between the Middle School and Upper School campuses, as needed

Other Professional Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties as assigned to the Essential Functions, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Crystal Springs Uplands School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Able to work in a dynamic environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts  
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds  
• Able to climb stairs  
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods  

Salary and Benefits

This is a temporary 1-year  sabbatical replacement, part time (0.5) FTE, Faculty position, and the annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $35,000 - $75,000. The first recruitment consideration period will be through January 30, 2025  and the second consideration period will end on February 14, 2025. The position  may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established.  The ideal start date for this position is August 1, 2025.

Salary : $35,000 - $75,000