High School Computer Science Teacher

Company: Friendship Public Charter School
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Company : Campus SpecificsWhy Tech Prep?Friendship Technology Preparatory is a college preparatory high school serving students in 9th - 12th grade.Friendship Public Charter School has expanded its portfolio of schools with a new school model: Friendship Tech Prep Academy, where our secondary STEM program provides multiple opportunities for students to develop skills in science, technology, engineering and math through our robotics program, engineering classes, hands-on science curriculum, and the use of technology such as iPads and Smartboards. Read more about our academic program.At Friendship Tech Prep students benefit from Advanced Placement and Honors courses, as well as Career Academy courses that provide pathways in technology, science, engineering, law, and communication arts. Tech Prep has a high graduation and college acceptance rates.Friendship Tech Prep Academy is preparing students for higher education and the career of their choice by ensuring mastery of skills, knowledge, and tools needed to succeed in the 21st-century green global economy. Our green school focus ensures that each member of the Tech Prep community learns to make environmentally conscious decisions and gains the experience to design and develop green products. Upon completion of our new building in 2014, all students will attend a premier green facility and have the opportunity to experience green technology firsthand.OverviewWe are excited to consider your application for anticipated vacancies in the 2025-2026 school year. We are thrilled that you're considering applying for openings expected in the 2025-2026 school year at Friendship Public Charter School. Our formal interview process will begin in January 2025, for our confirmed vacancies only. Non-vacant positions may still be posted during this time.Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of college-preparatory public charter schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for academic achievement and success beyond high school.We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team for the 2025/2026 school year. If you are committed to helping students achieve academic success and preparing them for college and career opportunities, we encourage you to apply.For more information about our Teacher Evaluation Method, see the Danielson Framework for Teaching.For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages: YouTube, Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!Please also see the available salary scales: FPCS CompensationResponsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that helps foster students' intellectual, social and emotional development.
• Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons and high-quality assessments that align to Friendship's curriculum and standards.
• Incorporate into lessons creative, hands-on learning experiences that broaden students' exposure and interests, help foster student ingenuity and require application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction.
• Provide a classroom environment that is visually appealing, rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards and honors student's achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work.
• Communicate to students to understand their talents, interests and needs and to convey learning expectations and their progress toward meeting those expectations.
• Communicate regularly with families to identify students' talents, interests and needs and update parents regarding students' achievements and progress.
• Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions and professional learning designed to enhance students' learning experience and increase student achievement.Qualifications
  • • Experience in the role preferred
      • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited university
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
      • Two years of teaching experience in a traditional grade school setting and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth.Curriculum InformationTo learn more about our curriculum, consider the following links:
        • Science - https://www.foss-science.com/a-multimodal-approach/FPCS's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual's capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.
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