Focos de atención
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems Instructor (CIS Instructor), Computer Science Instructor, Computer Science Professor, Faculty Member, Information Technology Instructor (IT Instructor), Instructor, Lecturer, Professor
There are tons of academic subjects that middle and high school teachers can study to teach, but perhaps one of the most exciting — and relevant for modern society — is computer science (or CS)! Today’s youth grew up with technology and are generally adept at using it by the time they reach middle or high school. But learning the science behind computing will enrich their understanding and inspire many to explore computer science-related college degrees and careers. Computer Science Teachers are also employed by technical and business schools, junior colleges, and universities, where they can usually receive higher salaries teaching older students.
If you enjoy working with computers and want to share your knowledge of hardware, software, programming languages, and more, then a CS teaching position just might be your dream job!
- Trabajar con estudiantes y tener un impacto directo en sus vidas
- Contribuir a que los alumnos tengan una experiencia educativa positiva
- Expanding the world of computer science by educating future generations
Horario de trabajo
- A Computer Science Teacher generally works full-time, Monday through Friday. During periods when school is out (i.e., summer and holiday breaks), there may be less work, but teachers still have to prepare for upcoming terms.
Tareas típicas
- Develop a comprehensive CS curriculum appropriate for the grade being taught
- Prepare daily lessons and activity materials. Incorporate digital classroom best practices
- Use a variety of teaching methods and instructional materials to keep students engaged
- Give lectures and presentations
- Proporcionar oportunidades para que los estudiantes practiquen
- Introduce programming languages like Java and C++. Develop student computer literacy
- Organize activities aimed at developing CS-specific skills
- Instalar equipos audiovisuales o informáticos
- Supervisar el comportamiento y el progreso de los alumnos durante la clase
- Hacer cumplir las normas de la clase y mostrar un comportamiento adecuado
- Record student performance and offer insights to students and parents, when necessary
- Asignar y calificar los deberes. Repasar el temario de pruebas y exámenes.
- Track of attendance and calculate grades
- Servir de mentor a estudiantes individuales o ayudar a grupos pequeños para ofrecer orientación personalizada con las tareas asignadas.
- Ofrecer apoyo adicional a los estudiantes que se enfrentan a retos de aprendizaje únicos
Responsabilidades adicionales
- Offer CS career advice
- Colaborar con sus compañeros en la creación y mejora de programas para estudiantes
- Trabajar con los profesores y los padres para revisar el progreso de los alumnos
- Stay on top of CS trends and advances to ensure the curriculum is up-to-date
Habilidades blandas
- Ability to monitor and assess student behavior
- Compasión
- Compostura
- Coordinar e instruir actividades
- Deseo y aptitud para ayudar a otros a tener éxito
- Empatía
- Gran capacidad de organización
- Liderazgo
- Objetividad
- Paciencia
- Resiliencia
- Ingenio
- Conciencia social y cultural
- Buen juicio y toma de decisiones
- Gran capacidad de comunicación, incluida la escucha activa
Habilidades técnicas
- Experiencia en informática y tecnologías de la información
- Knowledge of programming languages
- Conocimiento de los equipos de presentación visual
- Conocimiento de impresoras, escáneres y equipos de fotocopias
- Microsoft Office, aplicaciones de Google, software para Macintosh
- Utilización de diversos sistemas de automatización de bases de datos escolares
- Familiarity with educational software designed for students
- Colegios privados y públicos
- Escuelas técnicas, comerciales y de negocios
- Escuelas universitarias
- Colegios y universidades
Computer Science Teachers must exhibit both patience and enthusiasm while teaching in dynamic, fast-moving classrooms. Students come from very diverse backgrounds and may have different levels of experience with computer science, so it is important to proceed at a pace that keeps things moving forward without leaving anyone behind.
Like all educators, CS Teachers should model exemplary behavior while managing their classrooms and keeping students focused and on track. They must come to work well-prepared for the technical lessons and activities planned for the day, yet stay flexible enough to answer detailed questions and encourage discussion on new topics. Computer science is ever-evolving and sometimes students have information to share that teachers aren’t fully aware of.
Computer Science Teachers will use an established curriculum but need to keep up with changes to ensure what they’re teaching is accurate and relevant. Hot topics they should keep their eyes on include virtual reality, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), computer vision and natural language processing (NLP), and robotics. Other areas that never stop advancing are the Internet of Things, quantum computing, cloud computing, big data, and cybersecurity.
Teachers cannot be subject matter experts on all these topics, but it’s good to stay informed and be able to answer questions. Sometimes teachers may even find themselves learning from their students, so it is important to come in with an open mind, be willing to listen, and allow students to share knowledge.
Most Computer Science Teachers probably enjoyed learning about programming languages through hours of practice. They may have taken math and IT-related classes in high school or participated in online forums where they could share information and ask questions. A lot of computer gurus read industry magazines and articles or watch video tutorials to pick up new skills.
While the wide world of CS attracts people from all walks of life, sometimes introverted personality types are drawn to this field more than extroverts or people who feel a need to be outdoors all day.
- Education and training requirements vary based on state, school type, and personal career goals, but about 65% of Computer Science Teachers have a bachelor’s. 24% have a master’s, per Zippia
- Middle and high school teachers need a bachelor’s whereas college-level instructors or professors usually need a master’s or PhD
- The most common major is computer science, with math coming in second
- Public middle and high school teachers must finish a teaching program in college, pass a background check, and pass two exams — a general teaching exam plus a subject matter exam
- Requirements vary by state but two general exam options are the Praxis (administered by ETS) and National Evaluation Series (administered by Pearson)
- Most states offer alternative teaching certification programs so teachers can start faster
- Public school teachers need to be state licensed or certified, whereas private schools and college-level teachers don’t usually require licensure
- Optional - Teachers can obtain a National Board of Professional Teaching Standards certification after three years of teaching experience
- CS Teachers should strive to learn about and promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- La familiaridad con una segunda lengua suele ser beneficiosa
- STEM-related college programs should be accredited by ABET
- Considere el coste de la matrícula, los descuentos y las oportunidades de becas locales (además de la ayuda federal)
- Piensa en tu horario y flexibilidad, cuando decidas si te inscribes en un programa presencial, online o híbrido
- If needed, find a school that offers a teacher training program as well
- Ask your high school teachers for guidance and mentorship about becoming a teacher
- Decide if you want to teach middle school, high school, or beyond
- Volunteer to help at your school. Behind-the-scenes exposure is beneficial to understanding a teacher’s daily routine and how the school operates
- Take computer-related courses, as well as English, writing, math, and public speaking
- Participar en clubes informáticos, foros de programación en línea y actividades afines destinadas al aprendizaje.
- Ampliar su conocimiento de los conceptos relacionados con la diversidad y las normas de justicia social en los entornos educativos.
- Look for volunteer or paid opportunities outside the school, such as with youth organizations, religious activities, for-profit businesses, or other places where interaction with youth and young adults is possible
- Buscar funciones que ofrezcan prácticas de liderazgo y habilidades organizativas en las que deba gestionar pequeños grupos de personas.
- Read industry magazines and articles. Subscribe to CS YouTube Channels.
- If you do a teacher training program, make a great impression, learn all you can, and stay in touch with your supervisor
- Sign up for a CS bootcamp if you want to learn a new skill (or freshen up an old one) without doing a college course. Popular bootcamps include coding, DevOps, and cybersecurity
- Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), like the ones offered by edX or Udemy, are another way to polish up your skills
- There are many other free websites to learn about CS topics, such as Tutorialspoint, Studytonight, W3Schools, StackOverflow, Computer Hope, JavaTpoint, and Khan Academy
- Keep track of all your work and academic accomplishments for your resume and/or college applications. A Word document or Google Doc is a great way to keep track of things (just make sure to keep a backup!)
- Many Computer Science Teachers start out as teacher assistants until they get a bit more experience in the classroom. Assistant roles may only require an associate’s degree
- Apply for open positions found on Indeed.com, EdJoin.org, and other job-seeking sites
- Utiliza resultados cuantificables en tu currículum, siempre que sea posible (datos, estadísticas y números, como el número de estudiantes de los que fuiste responsable en un puesto).
- Enumera toda la experiencia práctica que tengas de trabajo con jóvenes, incluidas las prácticas o el voluntariado
- Manténgase en contacto con su red de contactos y solicite información sobre las próximas ofertas de empleo.
- Keep up-to-date on the latest CS developments because things change quickly
- Pedir a los profesores y supervisores anteriores que escriban cartas de recomendación o solicitar su consentimiento (por adelantado) para incluirlos como referencias.
- Do your research on potential employers. Learn their mission, values, and priorities
- During interviews, demonstrate awareness of trends related to computer science. Know your business and terminology
- Review CS Teacher interview questions.
- Clearly articulate your enthusiasm for working with youth or young adults. Explain why you are the best candidate to teach CS
- Knock out some extra education and training, such as a master’s or a new certification
- Get specialized in a challenging CS area like artificial intelligence by taking advanced courses
- When you have gained enough experience, get an optional National Board of Professional Teaching Standards certification to boost your resume
- Demonstrate sincere care and compassion for students
- Become a DEI expert and advocate for student rights
- Build your reputation as a subject matter expert beyond the boundaries of the school
- Get published in CS journals, write online content, produce tutorial videos, and mentor others
- Consider making a website where users around the world can access and share information
- Never stop growing your professional network. Most jobs these days are found through connections
- Join professional associations and read relevant trade publications that will expand your awareness of topics
- Participar en comités escolares y de distrito de gran visibilidad y causar una buena impresión.
- Fortalecer las relaciones con los estudiantes, el personal, los profesores y los administradores.
- Get creative! Learn fresh new ways to teach subjects and keep students motivated, such as eLearning, blended learning, flipped classromms and other techniques
- Únase a listas de correo de centros educativos y asista a conferencias y talleres
Páginas web
- ABET
- Asociación Americana para el Avance de la Ciencia
- Federación Americana de Profesores
- Sociedad Matemática Americana
- Sociedad Americana de Enseñanza de la Ingeniería
- Instituto Anita Borg para la Mujer y la Tecnología
- Association for Computing Machinery
- Asociación para el Avance de la Inteligencia Artificial
- Asociación de Mujeres Informáticas
- Asociación de Profesionales de las Tecnologías de la Información
- Centro de Excelencia de Tecnología Informática y de la Información
- CompTIA
- Profesionales de la informática por la responsabilidad social
- Asociación de Investigación Informática
- Consejo para la Acreditación de la Preparación de Educadores
- Sociedad de Informática del IEEE
- Instituto de Investigación Operativa y Ciencias de la Gestión
- Consejo Nacional de Normas Profesionales de la Enseñanza
- Centro Nacional de Mujeres y Tecnologías de la Información
- Asociación Nacional de Educación
- Asociación Nacional de Padres y Profesores
- Centro Nacional de Recursos para Paraeducadores
- Sociedad de Matemáticas Industriales y Aplicadas
- TEACH.org
- USENIX, la Asociación de Sistemas Informáticos Avanzados
Libros
- Computer Science Principles: The Foundational Concepts of Computer Science, by Mr. Kevin P Hare and Pindar Van Arman
- Intro to Python for Computer Science and Data Science: Learning to Program with AI, Big Data and The Cloud, by Paul Deitel and Harvey Deitel
- The New Art and Science of Classroom Assessment (Authentic Assessment Methods and Tools for the Classroom), by Robert J. Marzano, Jennifer Norford, et al.
If being a Computer Science Teacher isn’t right for your goals, ask yourself — do you want a CS job, but without the teaching aspect? Or do you still want to be a teacher but of a different subject? The answer to that question will guide your path to discovering which occupations to explore.
Career and technical education teachers have lots of related careers to check out.
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