Computer Science & Innovation Teaching Fellow

Description

Position: Computer Science & Innovation Teaching Fellow

Report to: Director of Innovation & Technology

Department: Faculty

FTE: 100%

Work Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 4:00p.m (Monday - Friday)

Salary: $69,036 - $70,806 

FLSA Classification: Salary, Exempt
Agreement Dates: August 16 - August 15, annually (First-year employees required to attend orientation on campus )

Job Summary:

Teaching Fellows are paired with a Lead Teacher and class of students for the academic school year. In their role, they support Lead Teachers and Subject Area  Teachers in classroom management, teaching, and other administrative and clerical tasks. They are mentored by their Lead Teachers as they learn and hone their craft with an eye toward becoming a Lead Teacher. The program is designed to be initially a two-year one. Teaching fellows have the option to reapply once their two-year term is complete but are not guaranteed placement. Agreements are reassessed and renewed annually and grade-level placements are subject to change. Completing the Teaching Fellows program at SF Day does not guarantee a lead position at the school. 

Teaching & Learning related to Computer Science & Engineering / Innovation, Design, and Passion

• Develop and refine a middle school Computer Science/Engineering/Making curriculum using the existing scope and sequence, current educational research, and personal expertise.
• Design and lead hands-on, project-based learning experiences that integrate Computer Science, Computational Thinking, and Engineering/Design Thinking.
• Teach three sections per grade (6th–8th): 6th and 7th grades meet twice weekly; 8th grade meets once weekly, totaling 15 periods.
• Potentially teach a weekly Innovation Lab elective for grades 6–8.
• Promote ethical and responsible use of generative AI, guiding students in critical and creative exploration of AI tools.
• Maintain a well-supplied, organized, and safe Innovation Lab for both students and staff.
• Support the Digital Dolphins, SF Day’s First Lego League robotics team, including after-school coaching and competition preparation.
• Assist with the Dolphin Tank (SF Day’s version of Shark Tank) through student coaching, colleague collaboration, and event logistics.
• Monitor and assess student progress, maintaining accurate records.
• Collaborate closely with a co-teacher on curriculum planning, instruction, assessment, and classroom management.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist Lead Teacher(s) with all planning, teaching, and administrative tasks.
• Guided by the Lead Teacher,teach whole class and small group lessons.
• Collaborate with special teachers in classroom management
• Collaborate with colleagues in pursuit of fulfilling the School's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Attend and participate actively in all meetings and faculty work days called by the Division Head, Director of Teaching Fellows, and/or Head of School.
• Attend additional school functions, including but not limited to Back to School Nights, Curricular Nights, Admission events, and Grandparents and Special Friends Day.
• Participate fully in the school’s outdoor education programs as directed by the Director of Teaching Fellows.
• Perform duties as designated by the Director of Teaching Fellows, including but not limited to arrival, dismissal, classroom transitions, lunch and recess duties.
• Participate fully in the school’s substitute/coverage program.
• Guided by the Lead Teacher, maintain regular and open communication with parents/guardians. All substantial written communications should be previewed by the Lead Teacher and copied to the Lead Teacher, and Division Head. 
• Guided by the Lead Teacher, respond to parent calls or emails within 24 business hours.
• Proactively inform the Lead Teacher whenever there are significant concerns or high points or positive growth with a student worthy of note.
• Perform all required administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Report and sign in to work no later than 15 minutes before the students are scheduled to arrive, and be available on campus until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 5:00 p.m. on Monday or another day designated as the regular weekly all-community meeting time.
• Remain on campus during the school day or leave and sign out only with prior permission from the teacher’s supervisor, and do not pre-plan off-campus appointments when the employee is on-call for substitute/coverage duty.
• Provide ample advance notice for planned and approved days-off and record such leave in the appropriate HR platform. Do not schedule such absences immediately before and after a school vacation or on parent conference days.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience working with children in the target age group for at least 1 year
• Desires to teach school-age children and the ability to adapt to their developmental status. 
• Desires to work collaboratively with a team of teachers to implement an engaging and responsive curriculum which incorporates a range of teaching methods. 
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and guide the classroom. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Experience with Google Suite (Google Calendar, Google Docs, uploading and downloading digital ?les)
• Strong work ethic, collaborative skills, flexibility, sense of humor, high emotional intelligence

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year or more of relevant experience working in education
• Some understanding of pedagogy and best education practices. 
• Experience working with a wide range of people of diverse backgrounds
• Independent school experience
• Experience with differentiation techniques such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Experience with Responsive Classroom and Restorative Justice practices

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree
• Ongoing maintenance of all requirements regarding professional courses and in-service required. 
• Prior teaching experience is highly preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

The Teaching Fellow does not have direct supervisory responsibilities; however, they will supervise the behavior of students in the classroom, on school grounds, and on educational trips. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• 7:45 AM start time- 4:00 PM end time
• Attend evening and weekend events as required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. 
• Must be able to traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency. 

Work Environment:

• 90% Indoors, 10% outdoors (PE Teachers 60/40)
• Ability to move around the classroom and playground to attend to individual or small groups of students
• Occasional requirement to lift more than 30 lbs
• Stand for an extended amount of time

SF Day Community Expectations

In following these community expectations, we strive to create:

• A working environment for employees to feel grounded in purpose, seen, and respected at school.
• A learning environment for students to gain the skills and knowledge to grow into global citizens who care for themselves, each other, and our world.

Employees:

1. Are compassionate and kind to ourselves and others. We work together as active contributors in a connected community and focus on balance and wellness so we can show up fully for students.
2. Are prepared. We have the appropriate training, knowledge, and skills regarding this age group's developmental characteristics and needs. We complete our responsibilities with professionalism and fidelity.
3. Are reflective and accountable. We take time to consider the intent and impact of our actions and repair the harm done for the betterment of the community.
4. Are lifelong learners. We are committed to continuous professional growth and lifelong learning.
5. Put the children first. We are child-centered, both in and out of the classroom. We treat each child as an individual with respect and dignity. We create a safe environment where students grow in autonomy and the ability to work and play together.
6. Partner with families. We believe in the importance of the home-school partnership and partner with families proactively and positively.
7. Communicate with professionalism and care. We communicate with professionalism and care to each other and our students.
8. Uphold high expectations for ourselves and our students. It is all of our work to create an environment that fosters personal integrity and social responsibility.

Teachers:

1. Are skilled at teaching their subject area and grade level(s). We are constantly deepening and evolving our craft to ensure best practices. We know how we teach is as important as what we teach, and growth requires feedback, reflection, and change.
2. Understand the arc of child development. We align our pedagogy and content to this developmental arc.
3. Create an engaging, culturally responsive classroom. We recognize and value the importance of actively engaging students’ learning. We honor students’ cultural displays of learning and respond positively and constructively.
4. Plan for predictable variability in the learning profiles of students. We provide multiple means of representation and engagement, as well as support and extension in what we teach and assess.
5. Provide clear, consistent classroom norms and logical consequences. We provide feedback to students with clarity and care and guide them through the reflective and restorative process. Students know what routines to expect and what’s expected of them to support them in becoming empowered learners and responsible school community members.
6. Provide clear learning goals and objectives. We align to content area scope and sequence. We ensure that students know what they are learning when they are learning it, and why they are learning it.

• Per CA statutes, all School employees should be able to pass a Federal and State background check, provide a negative TB test, and maintain professional behavior during the period of employment. The employment offer is contingent upon these requirements.