Job Description

 

About Gulliver Preparatory School

Gulliver Preparatory School is Miami’s school of choice for challenging, innovative, and personalized learning designed to meet the needs of a diverse and dynamic world. We are a school of innovation and transformation, and we provide each and every student with unparalleled opportunities to explore and experiment.

 

Founded in 1926 by Arthur Gulliver and transformed under the visionary leadership of Marian C. Krutulis in the second half of the 20th century, Gulliver Prep has been a leading school of distinction for nearly 100 years. To this day, our mission remains unchanged: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student's potential. We are a family for the whole family, and we celebrate our global community.

 

Job Summary

Gulliver Prep’s Upper School Campus is seeking a dynamic Engineering Faculty to join our team

or professionals for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. The qualified applicant will lead courses in Computer Science across a wide range of applications and specializations, including Programming, Game Development, Cybersecurity, and AP Research skills. In addition, experience in participating in and leading teams through projects or processes is essential. Gulliver emphasizes a hands-on approach to teaching computer science, which includes; design processes and thinking, a variety of programming languages, outside competitions, collaborative problem-solving, and real-world project-based scenarios.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and hands-on project-based learning activities.
  • Prepare and deliver lessons to students on engineering topics including, but not limited to, programming, cybersecurity, and research skills (training will be provided as needed).
  • Provide cross-curricular and real-world scenarios for activities and projects.
  • Explain technical concepts understandably and engagingly.
  • Facilitate learning and use of software, coding, and the problem-solving process.
  • The candidate is available to help support department programs and chaperone out-of-town overnight trips.
  • Be willing to sponsor and mentor national and international competitions requiring travel in and out of state.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, communicating with colleagues, and continuously participating in professional development.
  • Evaluate and grade students’ work, which includes labs, projects, and assignments.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
  • Proficient in different computer programming languages and applications.
  • Innovative thinking, strong leadership skills, and the ability to demonstrate these skills to students.
  • Strong presentation abilities and effective written communication

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher in a related field.
  • Prior teaching experience in related subjects.

 

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening(s), and Drug screen.

 

Gulliver is deeply committed to the principles of equity and diversity and seeks to create an inclusive community for all faculty and staff. Gulliver is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

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