What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer Science Teacher position at The Webb School?
The Webb School is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Computer Science teacher to design, develop, and teach an expanded computer science program, with a focus on middle school coding classes, robotics, and AP Computer Science. The instructor will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive curriculum, fostering a collaborative learning environment, and guiding students in exploring the fundamentals of coding, problem-solving, and robotics. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for technology and education and a commitment to inspiring students to pursue careers in computer science and related fields.
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and passionate teacher to shape hands-on learning through a wide variety of coursework to enable a transformative coding/computer science curriculum.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver Middle School introductory computer science/coding classes and Upper School Computer Science courses, including AP Computer Science
- Serve as an advisor to 10-12 students
- Serve in the school’s afternoon enrichment program by co-leading the robotics program
- Serve in the school’s residential program as a residential staff member or supporting the residential program as a day faculty with occasional weekend duty
- Sponsor a co-curricular robotics club during the school day
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science or equivalent; a Master’s degree is preferred
- Experience working with middle and high school students
- Experience in a boarding school is preferred but not required
- Desire to be actively engaged in all aspects of a boarding school
Characteristics of a successful candidate:
- Teamwork, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn, problem-solving skills, and congeniality are essential
- A love for teaching a wide range of students is essential to this position
- Well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including students, coworkers, and parents
- Provides continual assessment of student progress and communicates academic performance through the use of reports and online grade books
- Keeps abreast of developments and research in the field and uses this to ensure relevant lessons
- Adjusts teaching methods to suit different groups of learners
- Analyzes the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of students and structures lessons and assessments around them
- Brings an awareness of best practices in computer science curriculum and uses this in planning rigorous coursework
- Ability to regularly work flexible hours to support before and after school or weekend events
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and teaching philosophy to:
Mrs. Nicole Taucare, Dean of Academics and Arts
The Webb School
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
employment@webbschool.com
The School:
Founded in 1870, The Webb School is a private boarding school in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. Students from grades 6 -12 come from all over the world seeking college preparatory school education in liberal arts. At present, the school enrolls students from 12 U.S. states and 25 countries. The Webb School has a reputation of being one of the top private boarding schools in the nation. Webb’s small school community has an average enrollment of 400 day and boarding students and an emphasis on honor that truly creates a premier learning environment. The 150-acre campus is located in a rural setting 50 miles southeast of Nashville.
