Computer Coding Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

The Leadership School prepares students to be in the drivers seat of their own learning and to navigate the path toward the lives they imagine for themselves. We are the first and only public charter school in St. Louis County, paving the way for educational choice and opportunity for all families in the St. Louis area. We opened our doors in 2022 and serve K-5 students in the Normandy area. We are building our team of hardworking, results-oriented educators who embody our mission : to grow our students leadership capacity through engagement in an academically rigorous, culturally relevant, and relationship-oriented environment.

Make your

voice heard as we create the blueprint for educational excellence in the St. Louis area. Our team begins each year with 3 weeks of professional development in the summer and then dedicates themselves throughout the year to growth. We believe our students deserve an excellent staff, and we know that excellence is the result of planning, practice, feedback, iteration, and a commitment to continuous growth.

Computer Coding Teacher

As the Computer Coding Teacher, you will launch our elementary coding electives course at TLS. The Coding Teacher is responsible for planning and executing lessons that build upon our students critical-thinking skills and digital literacy while teaching fundamental coding skills. This includes driving towards student academic success through the monitoring of student progress and cycles of feedback and student support. You will report to the School Principal and receive coaching from the Director of Student Supports.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Executing Rigorous Coding Lessons :

• Develop and execute engaging lesson plans that teach students foundational coding skills through hands-on activities.
• Adapt lessons and materials to meet diverse student needs.
• Create a positive and collaborative classroom environment where students are safe and learning.
• Organize and manage data collection processes for monitoring student progress and program effectiveness.
• Research and implement evidence-based strategies, materials, and tools for coding instruction.

Key Competencies and Qualifications

What We Offer

Career Pathways :

As The Leadership School grows, we will need leaders who are prepared to step into new leadership positions. We believe that it is critical that we invest in, develop, and retain our people. The leadership team will set career goals, create a plan for their career pathways, and receive coaching and development around professional growth.