Full-time Teacher - Job Description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for providing direct in class programming and technology instruction to students ages seven through sixteen in conjunction with Create a Loop staff and volunteers informed by class preparation based on Create a Loop curriculum and other provided resources. Paid hours include time to learn a new, resume-enhancing subject matter. No morning, afternoon, bus or lunch duties.

Full Time - $60,000

Class schedules are made by participating schools and may change with each quarter, semester or trimester but typically start after 7:30am and stop before 4pm.

9:50 am- 10-52 am

Sixth Grade

10:55 am - 11:57 am

Seventh Grade

12:00 pm to 1:35pm

Planning / Lunch

1:38 pm to 2:40 pm

Eighth Grade

Self-Scheduled planning and training

Possible Substitute Teaching

During semesters when scheduled for three or less hours of instruction a day, teachers may be asked to substitute in the case of absence of another teacher. As much advance notice as possible will be given on these occasions. 

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Strong interest and preference for teaching STEM subjects. University courses in math and engineering a big plus

  • Instructional experience with students in middle school or high school

  • Experience with classroom management and positive behavior reinforcement

  • Comfort using a variety of technology equipment and multiple OS/platforms

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and the public.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience as a lead teacher in a diverse classroom setting

  • Basic knowledge of one or more programming languages (Java, C++, C# or Python).

  • Strong interest in catching up with at-home online learning materials for computer science (provided by Create a Loop).


Duties and Responsibilities

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

Class Duties

  • Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of lessons prior to class by studying lesson plans and completing all student activities in advance of class

  • Care for classroom equipment (laptops, ipads etc.) including charging and necessary updates.

  • Use planning time to develop experience with and understanding of course programming and computer science objectives by completing online coursework

  • Generate potential lessons or curriculum when appropriate

  • Provide direction and support for volunteers and teaching assistants

Class Instruction

  • Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students

  • Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions 

  • Modify instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs and demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

  • Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and give feedback promptly

  • Substitute for other instructors in case of an absence. 

  • Assist in training and supervising volunteers and teacher assistants when needed

Contribute to Create a Loop Mission and Goals  

  • Maintain familiarity with Create a Loop goals, mission, and long-range plans

  • Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels

  • When appropriate, participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, volunteers and staff.