St. Mark’s School of Texas seeks a dynamic and innovative educator to teach computer science in the Middle School. The holder of this position will collaborate with the Makerspace Director and Computer Science faculty to deliver Computer Science instruction in the state-of-the-art Winn Science Center.
The principal responsibility will be teaching classes in computer science with additional roles that include sponsoring STEM teams and clubs such as the Lego / Robotics teams, working with students and teachers on special design projects, serving as an Advisor to a small group of students, and participating in co-curricular programs such as the Wilderness Program or athletics.
Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field – engineering or computer science – and have taught these subjects at the Middle or Upper School levels or possess applicable professional experience.
St. Mark’s students are eager and motivated learners, and the computer science courses are based upon frequent and challenging project-based learning experiences that promote student collaboration and communication.
A strong candidate should be a content expert who is able to teach with an engaging classroom style, collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative lessons, and appeal to the learning styles of a diverse and extremely talented group of boys.
He or she should have a desire to participate enthusiastically in the various activities that occur outside of the lab in a vibrant independent school community.
Likewise, he or she should demonstrate a commitment to character and leadership education for all boys, giving equal priority to their character and intellectual development.
