Position Summary:  

The Coding Teacher is an exciting new position. The teacher will design and teach the curriculum to PreK through Sixth Grade students. In the lower school (grades PreK-3), the class content will be mostly about logic, problem solving, and programming concepts. The upper school students (grades 4-6) will be taught a coding language, and will complete several relevant projects. In addition, students will be instructed on how computers work, including the basic science and mathematics behind their operation.

Responsibilities and Skills:

• Develop specific computer science curriculum with various classes that could entail game programming, app programming, logic and critical thinking. Courses should be developmentally appropriate and engaging.

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities to students in Grades Prek-6.

• Must have critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.

• Must have strong technology skills.

• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative.

• Must have a high degree of flexibility.

• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Perform ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the instructional technology.

• Effectively manage the classroom by implementing discipline, time management, and organization consistent with school policy

• Keep current in the discipline by actively participating in staff development and professional growth activities, so that students are taught relevant information.

• Participate in ongoing school functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher and mastery of core subject.

• Experience with at least one coding language: HTML, C++, Python, PHP or similar.

• Tennessee Teaching Licensure preferred.

• Excellent facilitator with the ability to motivate, direct, and train people and collaborate and interact with others effectively and productively.

• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with a strong attention to detail.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Commitment to excellence and ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment.

• Demonstrated experience in organizing, conceptualizing and prioritizing objectives.

• Adaptability in dealing with change, delays or unexpected events to ensure the general welfare of the school.

• Pass criminal background check and drug test.