Website Head-Royce School Head-Royce School
(Full-Time Beginning August 2023)
Responsibilities
Head-Royce School is seeking a culturally responsive, flexible, and enthusiastic educator to join our Math and Computer Science Department to lead our Computer Science program which is focused in 3 areas: Computational Thinking, Social Impact and Software Development. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching Computer Science from an introductory level through student-driven Advanced Topics in Computer Science. We seek teachers who are not only excited by the content they teach, but who are also actively engaged in evolving their classroom pedagogy to reflect the needs of 21st Century learners. We want teachers who are excited to join our community of learners and collaborate with us on meeting our Strategic Plan Goals.
Head-Royce teachers serve as advisors, club sponsors and participate in the life of the community. We seek applicants who have a strong academic background, experience in anti-racist pedagogy, an awareness of ecological literacy, an understanding of adolescents, and a genuine fondness for working with students at this specific age level.
Skills
Demonstrated knowledge and practice of culturally responsive teaching and learning.
Expertise in teaching Computer Science around the Seven Big Ideas of Computer Science
Ability to teach or learn advanced Computer Science concepts at or beyond Data Structures
Proficiency in software development, ideally in JavaScript, Java, and/or Python
Collaborative, flexible colleague with high-school teaching experience
Clear communicator with students, colleagues, and parents
Demonstrated knowledge of a child’s social/emotional development and developmentally appropriate curriculum for culturally responsive teaching and learning.
Demonstrated understanding of and curiosity regarding curriculum design, varied pedagogical approaches as well as different styles and types of assessment
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of appropriate use of technology to enhance the learning experience
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree; Ideal candidates will have an academic background in computer science
Knowledge of appropriate use of technology to enhance the learning experience
Demonstrated desire to teach in the High School
2-5 years minimum teaching experience
Understanding and support of Head-Royce’s core values with strong emphasis on equity and social justice
Additional Qualifications (preferred, not required)
Advanced degrees/certification are desirable in Math, Computer Science, or Education
Experience teaching mathematics
Head-Royce School Overview
Located on a 22-acre campus in Oakland, California, Head-Royce is a pre-eminent, co-educational, independent, K-12 day school with a 134-year history. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong love of learning and pursuit of academic excellence, to promote understanding of and respect for diversity that makes our society strong and to encourage active and responsible global citizenship.
Head-Royce enrolls 900 students in the three separate divisions — Lower, Middle and Upper Schools — and provides a dynamic, whole-child education to every student. With our Strategic Plan, Bridge to 2022, the school’s current initiatives include advancing an innovative, student-centered program, promoting an inclusive community, driving deeper civic engagement, sustaining a culture of balance and well-being and carefully stewarding our resources.
Other Considerations
Compensation: $70,000-$122,000 based upon experience
Location: Oakland, California
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Start Date: August 2023
Website: headroyce.org
To Apply
Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest and a current resume. If you have an experience or desire to work with a particular age group, please indicate that in your applications materials. Application materials should be submitted through our website.
Head-Royce School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, color, creed, disability, gender, marital status, national origin or ancestry, race, religion, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, a medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Head-Royce School seeks to be a community in which every individual is treated with sensitivity, courtesy and respect.
