AP Computer Science Teacher - Curriculum Writer in Coppell, TX
Job title: AP Computer Science Teacher - Curriculum Writer in Coppell, TX at UWorld
Company: UWorld
Job description: Job Description:UWorld is looking for an AP Computer Science Teacher to join our growing organization as a curriculum writer and content author. This experienced candidate will collaborate with a team of educators to write AP Computer Science content for our growing web-based Advanced Placement products. We seek individuals with an unending passion for education who strive to develop an exceptional product centered on student learning as well as making life easier for teachers.This is a full-time, long-term opportunity in a growing environment, and authors will have the potential to engage in the product life cycle from planning and development to completion and maintenance.We believe in quality content and give our authors the creative leisure to make education products the right way. UWorld is the best place to be in education if you are passionate about student learning and looking for an opportunity that will provide growth and with a good work/life balance.Minimum Education Required:
- Bachelor's degree in teaching, computer science, math, or a related field required
- Master's degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience teaching AP Computer Science Principles and/or AP Computer Science A, in a high school setting, is required
- Experience writing curriculum preferred
- AP Reader, AP Table Leader, and AP Consultant experience highly preferred
- Passion for education and learning
- Visual creativity and proficiency creating digital images
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide, receive, and respond to feedback in a constructive and positive manner
- Effective problem-solving skills and acute attention to detail
- Ability to think strategically and analytically to execute conceptual ideas into a finished product
- Proven history of working independently while operating within a team environment
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and self-motivate to successfully meet deadlines
- Brainstorm and collaborate in a team setting
- Proficient in MS Office/working knowledge of IT
- Develop activities and lecture materials for use in an AP classroom
- Write a wide variety of multiple-choice and free-response questions with comprehensive explanations
- Develop simple and elegant images that visualize the written explanations
- Play a key role in development, planning, and execution of new projects
- Provide revisions and constructive feedback on content written by other authors
- Collaborate with management and work closely with other content experts to create questions and products as a team
- Assist other content team members during peak periods of new content production to ensure that all deadlines are met
- Manage time effectively while multi-tasking
- Stable and growing work environment that prioritizes a quality work/life balance
- Competitive salary based on experience with annual bonus eligibility
- Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
- Onsite and relaxed work environment with flexibility to work 1 day remotely each week
- Generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas off
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
- 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
- On-site group fitness classes held twice daily