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CalWest client school in the San Mateo, CA area seeks a Computer Science Teacher to begin in August 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of successful teaching experience at a top private high school or college level, demonstrating the ability to teach high level (AP to college) Computer Science to students of varying skill levels.
• Education: A degree from a top-level university. A master’s degree preferred.
• Classroom Management Training: Recent completion of classroom management training or workshops. (preferred)
• Teaching Philosophy: Ability to balance being an educator and a teacher, promoting both academic and personal growth for the student.
• Test Prep: Provide support for any computer science-related academic work, including homework, projects, exams, standardized tests and AP exams.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide feedback and create detailed reports on the student’s progress.
• Disposition: Warm, approachable, and empathetic while also maintaining high academic expectations and rigor for the student.
• Proven experience teaching computer science at a top high school or college level.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, and similar.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons to various learning styles and technical proficiency levels.
• Professional, discreet, and trustworthy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in one-on-one teaching or private tutoring settings.
• Experience with advanced or gifted students, including differentiated instruction and lesson planning.
• A California Credential is preferred with a supplemental authorization for computer science.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a customized computer science curriculum tailored to the student’s learning goals and interests.
• Teach foundational and high-level topics in computer science, including programming, algorithms, data structures, and software development.
• Guide the student through hands-on coding projects and problem-solving exercises to deepen their understanding of key concepts.
• Provide support for any computer science-related academic work, including homework, projects, exams, standardized tests and AP exams.
• Develop engaging learning materials and resources, such as coding challenges, tutorials, and real-world applications of computer science.
• Assess and monitor the student’s progress and adjust teaching strategies to suit their needs.
• Collaborate with other caregivers and educators in the household to support the student’s overall educational experience.
• Communicate regularly with the parents and Head Nanny regarding the student’s academic progress and any areas for improvement.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality regarding all student-related matters.