Computer Science Instructor

Stanford University • Redwood City, CA

22h • $82,010 - $92,717 • Remote

About The Position

Stanford’s Online High School is an accredited, diploma-offering, highly selective independent high school, offering courses for grades 7-12. The mission of Stanford Online High School (OHS) is to foster a worldwide community of intellectually adventurous students and teachers. Our courses, created and taught by specialists in their academic fields, encourage students to continuously develop and test their own views as they integrate knowledge across disciplines. Small class sizes and synchronous class meetings populated by curious and engaged classmates and teachers make learning a meaningful and social experience. Students form close bonds with each other and with the school community through classes, clubs, meetups, and other school activities, all supported by caring educators. Our school brings together students with diverse backgrounds from across the world. Stanford Online High School offices are located at the Stanford Redwood City Campus , however this position will be performed completely online and requires you to have the ability, technology, and appropriate tools to successfully perform all job duties online. You must be located within the United States of America and be available to travel to the main campus up to three times per year for important in-person events. The Computer Science Instructor will develop and instruct high school-level and early college-level computer science courses at Stanford’s Online High School. Classes meet synchronously twice a week throughout the academic year on a college-style schedule to engage in discussion of the course material. You will be encouraged to bring your advanced subject-level expertise to the class, challenging students in ways not typically found in high school. In addition to working with students in and outside of the classroom, you will engage regularly with peers within your academic division to consider curriculum and pedagogy, as well as collaborate with instructors and staff throughout the school.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree (or equivalent course work) in subject area relevant to that being taught by instructor.
• One year experience teaching at the high school and/or college level, or equivalent
• Facility with teaching traditional and online courses
• Proficiency using computer applications, including those used for video conferencing, document production, and information management
• Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and use a telephone.
• Must be able to conduct real-time voice-video seminars and spend 25-30 hours per week in front of a computer screen.
• This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States.
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for class, lead engaging synchronous online discussion sections with small class sizes, meet with students during office hours, and assist students in using additional resources to achieve course learning objectives.
• Monitor student progress, give feedback, grade assessments, and team with co-teachers, students, parents, Division Head, counseling staff, and administrative staff in support of student success.
• Assist with development and revision of curricula to incorporate the latest approaches in the discipline, including effective pedagogy and classroom best practices.
• Engage with the student community as an advisor to student clubs, leader of a weekly homeroom, and/or coach in the wellness program.
• Participate in other OHS community events in-person and online such as Homecoming and Graduation.
• Develop and teach residential summer mini-courses.
• Serve on school committees and other collaborative groups with colleagues.

Benefits

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level