Computer Science Teacher (College)
Raspberry Pi Foundation, India
Job Description
Computing Educator - College
Location: Shamirpet, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana
Salary: 06 10 Lakhs
Basis: Permanent; full-time
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in India
The role
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Computing Educator to join our team at the Coding Academy supported by Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society in Telangana. The Coding Academy has two strategic academic units: a school located in Moinabad Rangareddy district for grades 612, and a college located in Shamirpet, Medchal-Malkajgiri district.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering the computing curriculum for learners of the degree college, as well as supporting the Foundation’s work in computing curriculum research and development, teacher training, and related teaching and learning activities.
The role requires a deep understanding of computing subjects, pedagogical principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Key responsibilities:
- Teach the Raspberry Pi Foundation's Computing Curriculum to the learners of the degree college by following the pedagogical principles laid out in the content
- Prepare, conduct, and evaluate internal assessments
- Create and sustain an inspiring, inclusive learning environment in the classroom
- Motivate learners to ask, innovate, experiment and explore, encouraging their curiosity and creativity
- Plan and support learners to ideate and create projects for various state-/national-/global-level events and competitions in related fields
- Observe learners' responses and record them for further actions, providing feedback to learners and working to improve their learning outcomes
- Collaborate closely with the team at the Raspberry Pi Foundation to understand the critical observations made during teaching, test the curriculum, and integrate computing education research and industry trends and topics into lessons
- Collaborate with other fellow educators to bring in more synergy
- Engage with the other teachers at the Coding Academy for effective implementation and support
- Collaborate closely with industry experts and senior computer science educators to organise special sessions, workshops, and industry visits
- Act as a point of contact for state educators on behalf of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, and nurture an educator community
Experience and personal attributes
We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth, and we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.
- A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation
- Substantial teaching and learning experience, with experience of designing and delivering effective and engaging lesson plans, ideally with a specialism in computing education (Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and a teaching qualification is highly preferred)
- A proven record of delivering solutions to the formal education system, primarily degree college, and understanding of the relevant/critical success factors
- A demonstrable record of success in areas such as curriculum research and development, monitoring and evaluation, and training of teachers
- A passion for using best-practice pedagogy and research-informed practice in the classroom
- Familiarity with online learning experiences and products, with an understanding of how technology is changing learning is preferable
- Ability to engage with and manage critical school stakeholders during programme implementation work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills: proficient in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English with a fair level of proficiency in Telugu
- A collaborative, flexible, and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and complexities
- Good data, analytical, and reporting skills, and the ability to use data effectively to improve what we do
- Willingness to work flexible hours to better cater to the local project requirements
- Comfortable with commuting to the Coding Academy, and owning a vehicle is preferred
About us
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity with the mission to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies.
Established in 2008 and first known for our product the wildly successful Raspberry Pi computer the Foundation has developed education programmes, learnin