What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer Science Instructor position at Edward Waters College?
The Academic Instructor will provide instruction to 9th - 12th grade students in Computer Science. The instructor is responsible for developing, planning, and guiding high school students. Extensive instruction in the area of the student's academic weakness and tutorial assistance in the areas of average or advanced classes, developing study habit skills, and preparation for state standardized testing. Program hours are Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM during the school year, and Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for the summer program. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Education, Certification in Computer Science; Master's degree preferred Currently teaching in Duval, Clay, or Nassau County Teaching certification in area of specialty Two years of teaching or counseling experience with disadvantaged youth Duties and Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Program Director To develop and maintain a Computer Science curriculum Facilitate tutoring sessions and workshops Submit weekly and monthly student progress reports Complete written evaluation of student academic progress Maintain student records including attendance Implement academic assessment instruments Serve as chaperone of academic year and summer program field trips Ensure the safety of Upward Bound students and mentors while on trips Work with instructional staff to develop and implement program curriculum Assist in the preparation of monthly progress reports to comply with annual reporting requirements Attend the end-of-year academic year banquet Follow Edward Waters University/Upward Bound Dress code Follow the Edward Waters University Code of Conduct
Behavioral Expectations
Customer Service Orientated: Proactively develop student relationships by making an effort to listen to and understand the students (both internally and externally); anticipates and provides solutions to students' needs; giving high priority to student satisfaction.
Key Actions
Acknowledges the students Clarifies students' needs Meets or exceeds the students' needs Confirms satisfaction Listen and empathize Takes responsibility for action Impact: Creates a good first impression, commands attention and respect, shows an air of confidence Key Actions: Speaks with a confident tone of voice Maintains an attentive posture Responds warmly and openly Dresses appropriately Initiative: Make active attempts to influence events to achieve goals; be a self-starter rather than accepting passivity; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive. Key Actions: Be proactive Generates ideas for continuous improvement Seeks opportunities for personal growth and professional development Does more than required Integrity: Maintain and promote social, ethical, and institutional norms while conducting internal and external business activities. Key Actions: Share complete and accurate information Fairly represents the department and the institution's capabilities Maintain confidentiality Adhere to policies and procedures Meet personal commitments and promises Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively with teams, work groups, or those outside the formal line of authority to accomplish institutional goals; takes action that respects the needs and contributions of others; contributes to and accepts the consensus; subordinates own objectives to the objective of the institution or, team. Key Actions: Uses relationship skills effectively Maintains or enhances self-esteem Listens and responds with empathy Shares thoughts, feelings, and rationality Contributes to team or institutional success Exchanges information freely Volunteer ideas and help Builds on the ideas of others Support decisions publicly and privately Put team or institutional goals ahead of individual goals Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)
Knowledge of the subject area or specialty Sensitivity to the needs of urban high school students Ability to respond to students' learning needs with innovative ideas and approaches to instruction Working knowledge of various learning styles
Behavioral Expectations
Customer Service Orientated: Proactively develop student relationships by making an effort to listen to and understand the students (both internally and externally); anticipates and provides solutions to students' needs; giving high priority to student satisfaction.
Key Actions
Acknowledges the students Clarifies students' needs Meets or exceeds the students' needs Confirms satisfaction Listen and empathize Takes responsibility for action Impact: Creates a good first impression, commands attention and respect, shows an air of confidence Key Actions: Speaks with a confident tone of voice Maintains an attentive posture Responds warmly and openly Dresses appropriately Initiative: Make active attempts to influence events to achieve goals; be a self-starter rather than accepting passivity; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive. Key Actions: Be proactive Generates ideas for continuous improvement Seeks opportunities for personal growth and professional development Does more than required Integrity: Maintain and promote social, ethical, and institutional norms while conducting internal and external business activities. Key Actions: Share complete and accurate information Fairly represents the department and the institution's capabilities Maintain confidentiality Adhere to policies and procedures Meet personal commitments and promises Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively with teams, work groups, or those outside the formal line of authority to accomplish institutional goals; takes action that respects the needs and contributions of others; contributes to and accepts the consensus; subordinates own objectives to the objective of the institution or, team. Key Actions: Uses relationship skills effectively Maintains or enhances self-esteem Listens and responds with empathy Shares thoughts, feelings, and rationality Contributes to team or institutional success Exchanges information freely Volunteer ideas and help Builds on the ideas of others Support decisions publicly and privately Put team or institutional goals ahead of individual goals Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)
Knowledge of the subject area or specialty Sensitivity to the needs of urban high school students Ability to respond to students' learning needs with innovative ideas and approaches to instruction Working knowledge of various learning styles