Job Description

R-MA is looking for an Upper School Computer Science Teacher to begin as soon as possible. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to teach basic and advanced Computer Science courses including courses in Python, Java, robotics, app development and courses in Large Language Model Systems. 
• Promote digital citizenship and infuse technology meaningfully into instruction
• Experience or an interest in project-based learning/inquiry based learning methodologies
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, and other faculty and staff
• Use Understanding by Design in course development and foster project-based learning and authentic assessment throughout the curriculum
• Uphold high expectations for all students and strive to meet the individual needs of each student 
• Ability to work in a team-based environment including ability to suggest methods for teacher collaborations, instructional integration, and cross-grade unit development 
• Provide supervision for evening and weekend activities on and off campus
• Participate in extracurricular program.
• Mentor young adults

Knowledge, Experience, Education, and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science.
• Prefer 2 years of Computer Science teaching experience marked by pedagogical innovation and best practices. 
• Instruct students on facets of Java, Python, A-Frame, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL and other relevant technologies. 
• Instruct students on how computers work, including the basic science and mathematics behind their operation and the hardware and the software built on those foundations. 
• Ability to operate 3D printers, Glow forge laser cutter, and other maker space technologies.
• Competency and comfort with Apple operating system, applications, and devices.
• Cultivate problem-solving skills using real-world scenarios, guiding students to reason abstractly and quantitatively.
• Student-centered, dynamic educator who uses a variety of instructional approaches.
• Proven track record of success with student achievement at the Upper School level.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish solid positive working relationships. 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Prefer private, boarding school experience.
• Must be able to mentor in small groups and manage some weekend supervision.
• Must believe in and support the mission and vision of the Academy.

About Randolph-Macon Academy

Founded in 1892, Randolph-Macon Academy is a co-ed private school for grades 6-12. We offer a superior university-preparatory curriculum with military values, preparing graduates to pursue lives of meaning and success. Every year, 100% of our graduates are accepted to the best universities around the world with the Class of 2024 graduating 65 students who earned over $16 million in scholarships.

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