Upper School Computer Science Teacher

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,115 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.

Pace Academy provides a rigorous academic curriculum to prepare students for success at a variety of prestigious colleges and universities. For the 2022-2023 academic year, Pace is looking for an Upper School Computer Science Teacher to teach five (5) sections to students in grades nine through 12. Courses may include: AP Computer Science Principles, Intro to Programming, Programming II, Intro to Robotics, and Robotics.

At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their teaching. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares course objectives and outlines for courses of study in conjunction with other Upper School faculty, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
• Effectively incorporates principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in teaching and classroom culture
• Attends training, professional development and education in antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion
• Communicates effectively with parents in a timely manner
• Leads parent-teacher conferences
• Attends parent gatherings and assists with school-sponsored trips
• Participates in the co-curricular activities of the school community (such as coaching, sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations,)
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred. One or both must be in computer science
• Two to five years of teaching experience is ideal; high-school experience preferred
• Experience teaching AP classes is helpful
• Strong sense of humor, flexibility and desire to work with high-school students is required
• Demonstrated successful coaching experience desired
• Must be available for after-school student help
• Attendance at evening and weekend functions is occasionally required
• Belief in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school so as to foster a sense of belonging
• Proficient use of technology is necessary
• Strong familiarity with at least 2 programming languages (Java, Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, or ROBOTC)
• Must be able to work on campus, for in-person learning
• If not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, weekly testing is required
• Face masks required

Learn more about the Pace Academy Upper School at:

www.paceacademy.org/academics/upper-school

Learn more about our Action Plan for Racial Equity at: www.paceacademy.org/about/diversity-inclusion/action-plan-for-racial-equity

Pace offers a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurances, a 403(b) plan with a generous match, paid term life and disability insurances, supplemental insurance plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts.

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