SY High School AP Computer Science Teacher

About Ascend

Ascend is Brooklyn's premier K-12 public charter network, committed to graduating high-achieving students who have access to boundless choice in their futures—not only through college acceptance, but through meaningful preparation for career readiness and thriving adult lives.

Across our schools, we pair rigorous academics with strong systems, supportive adult culture, and a deep belief in students' brilliance and potential. Our work is grounded in the understanding that preparing students for long-term success requires excellence in instruction, intentional culture-building, and disciplined execution at every level of the organization.

At Ascend, adults are held to high standards because our students deserve nothing less. How we teach, lead, collaborate, and make decisions every day directly shapes the opportunities our students will have tomorrow.

Join us in shaping learning environments where curiosity is nurtured, excellence is the norm, and every student is prepared for a lifetime of boundless choice.

Brooklyn Ascend High School seeks a High School AP Computer Science Teacher to deliver rigorous, Advanced Placement instruction aligned to College Board standards.

AP Computer Science Principles introduces scholars to foundational concepts of computer science and the societal implications of technology. The course develops computational thinking, digital fluency, and problem-solving skills through collaborative programming projects and real-world applications.

This role is central to the school's senior-year academic experience. The teacher prepares scholars for the AP Examination and leads students through the Create Performance Task, culminating in a presentation at the Senior Tech Showcase.

The ideal candidate believes that computational thinking is a core literacy for the modern world and prepares scholars across disciplines, not just future engineers.

• Teach AP Computer Science Principles aligned to College Board standards.
• Design rigorous lessons covering algorithms, data, programming, cybersecurity, the internet, and the societal impact of computing.
• Prepare scholars for the AP Examination in Computer Science Principles.
• Implement formative assessments and benchmark analysis to drive performance.
• Differentiate instruction while maintaining high expectations for mastery.

• Guide scholars through the College Board Create Performance Task.
• Support students in designing, developing, testing, and documenting original programming projects.
• Ensure compliance with AP submission requirements.
• Lead preparation for presentation at the Senior Tech Showcase.

• Participate in weekly STEM data meetings focused on scholar progress.
• Analyze AP benchmarks and internal performance data.
• Engage fully in observation and feedback cycles.
• Implement coaching feedback with professionalism and urgency.
• Contribute to department-wide STEM alignment.

• Maintain a disciplined, intellectually serious classroom environment.
• Reinforce collaborative norms and project accountability.
• Partner with the Dean of Culture & Community to uphold scholar expectations.
• Serve as an advisor as assigned, supporting post-secondary readiness and college planning.

• Elevate the visibility of Computer Science within the school community.
• Support interdisciplinary connections between computing and other academic fields.
• Contribute to a coherent 9-12 STEM pathway.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Demonstrated content expertise in computer science principles and programming.
• Eligibility to…