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SY 26-27 High School AP Computer Science Teacher (NYC)

Ascend Public Charter Schools
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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.

 

 

About the Role

 

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.

 

 

Core Responsibilities

Instructional Excellence

  • 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.

 

Create Performance Task & Senior Showcase

  • 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.

 

Data & Professional Practice

  • 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.

 

Culture & Scholar Development

  • 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.

 

Contribution to High School Design

  • 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.

 

 

Qualifications

 

Required

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

 

Preferred

  • 2+ years of secondary teaching experience.
  • Experience teaching AP Computer Science.
  • Experience leading project-based or performance-based assessments.
  • Experience in a college-preparatory or charter school environment.

 

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Strong computational thinking and programming expertise
  • Comfort teaching students with varying levels of prior experience
  • High expectations for AP-level performance
  • Strong data analysis habits
  • Receptiveness to coaching and feedback
  • Commitment to developing scholars’ digital literacy and problem-solving skills

 

Compensation

 

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Typical salary range for experienced high school STEM teachers in NYC charter networks starts at $80,000, depending on certification and demonstrated outcomes.

Location

 

Brooklyn, NY

This is a full-time, in-person role requiring daily presence on campus and participation in school-wide programming and faculty collaboration.

This is a full-time, exempt position that offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Generous paid time off and additional employee benefits