Computer Science & Robotics Educator

Under the direction of the I-Track Department Chair at Geffen Academy and the respective Division Director, Geffen Academy I-Track Educators are responsible for the delivery of an innovative program of secondary school instruction. The Geffen Academy Computer Science & Robotics Educator will be responsible for an array of duties, including participating in the creation of a course of study, offering exciting and engaging instruction to students in as many as five (5) courses each term, and participating in the life of the school in a robust and fully engaged manner.

This is a bargaining unit covered position.

Geffen Academy at UCLA is seeking an Educator with a background in computer science and a keen interest in robotics to teach core I-Track classes in computer science and introductory level robotics. There wil also be an opportunity to help develop new competitive robotics teams at the middle school and upper school level. This is a great opportunity for an Educator to join our school and teach a challenging curriculum that seeks to integrate and collaborate with other disciplines.

Geffen Academy’s location on the UCLA campus offers unparalleled opportunities for collaborative experiences for students in a world class research institution.

• The successful candidate must have an undergraduate degree in a computer science discipline; advanced degree preferred, experience in design thinking and robotics .
• Two to three years of secondary teaching experience, with the ability to design project-based curricula for middle and upper school students that address real-world problems, along with experience working with robotics in an educational setting.
• Strong background in education with a clear understanding and embrace of Geffen Academy’s mission, vision, and values.
• Multidisciplinary experience and the versatility to teach a combination of computer science and robotics, as well as an interest in co-leading an extra-curricular program in robotics.
• A sincere commitment to professional development in pedagogy and respective content area.
• A passionate commitment to innovation and design thinking applied to the real world, and a desire to work with all types of learners.
• Experience in a "bring your own device" educational setting and/or commitment to a BYOD program.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to articulate and explain instructional issues to colleagues, students, and families.
• Self-directed and able to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks subject to frequent interruption.
• Capable of developing and sustaining effective working relationships with colleagues in the department and with other UCLA and Geffen Academy staff on matters of interdisciplinary and institutional concern.

The full salary range for this position is $69,379 - $157,481. The anticipated hiring pay scale is $84,000 - $105,000. Pay will be prorated based on the start date.