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About the Position:

Tabor Academy, an independent boarding school in Marion, MA, is seeking an innovative and dedicated Computer Science teacher to enrich our academic community. This role involves teaching foundational courses and advanced electives in Computer Science to high school students. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for technology and education, with a focus on creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking. The candidate must have proficiency in Python and be familiar with Numpy, SciPy, Matplotlib, and TensorFlow.

As part of our faculty, you will have the opportunity to engage students not only in the classroom but also in various co-curricular and extracurricular activities. This position offers the potential for residential duties and involves contributions to the school’s vibrant community through evening and weekend supervisory responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement curriculum that covers essential concepts in Computer Science, ranging from programming to computational thinking.
• Encourage a classroom environment that is both challenging and supportive, helping students to develop their problem-solving skills and understanding of core computer science principles.
• Collaborate with other faculty members to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into the curriculum.
• Participate actively in the school community, including advising students, supporting co-curricular activities, and contributing to evening and weekend programming.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the educational philosophy of Tabor Academy.
• Possess a thorough understanding of current educational technology and show a willingness to incorporate these tools into teaching practices.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Have experience in managing a classroom and creating a dynamic learning environment.
• Show a high degree of cultural competency and an ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Engage in the broader school life, participating in community events and activities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, applied mathematics or a closely related field.
• Preferred: Teaching experience at the secondary level and familiarity with innovative educational practices.
• Additional certifications related to educational technology or Computer Science are a plus.

To Apply

Electronic materials only, please.  If interested, please send cover letter, resume, and educational philosophy to employment@taboracademy.org with “Computer Science” in the Subject line.

About Tabor Academy

For nearly 150 years, Tabor Academy has served the Marion, Massachusetts community as a premier coeducation, college preparatory boarding and day school. As the School by the Sea, Tabor offers an uncommonly beautiful setting in which to live and learn for students grades 9-12. The school provides a wide breadth of academic offerings for students to achieve the school’s mission. We invite all interested in learning about the school and our strategic vision to read the website.

Tabor Academy is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community – and hiring and retention processes, more specifically – informed by the NAIS Principles of Good Practice – Equity and Justice. Additionally, across all areas of school life, we prioritize practices based on Mind Brain Education (MBE) research; the relational skills of active listening, empathic understanding, critical thinking, and genuine inquiry; and pursuits that actively seek out and invite in diverse perspectives. At Tabor Academy, 540 students come from all over the United States and over 21 countries to be part of an engaging community. Our diverse and inclusive student body welcomes individuals from all races, religions, and economic backgrounds and fosters students becoming engaged and committed global citizens with a disposition to act in service to the common good.

Located 15 minutes from culturally rich New Bedford, home to the Whaling National Historical Park; stories from when the city was a station on the Underground Railroad and home to Frederick Douglass; a hub for Blue Economy Corridor innovation; seafood from America’s #1 fishing port; and a landscape that attracts sailors, bikers, and golfers, Marion and the Southcoast are teeming with opportunity.

Tabor Academy does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, disability, or national or ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other Academy-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices.