计算机科学教师

工作安排

• 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. 

主要职责

• 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
• 为学生提供实践操作的机会
• Introduce programming languages like Java and C++. Develop student computer literacy
• Organize activities aimed at developing CS-specific skills
• 安装音视频或计算机设备
• 在课堂上监督学生的行为和学习进展
• 执行课堂规则，并以身作则
• Record student performance and offer insights to students and parents, when necessary
• 布置并批改作业。复习测验和考试的内容
• Track of attendance and calculate grades
• 对个别学生进行辅导，或协助小组学习，针对分配的任务提供个性化指导
• 为面临特殊学习困难的学生提供额外支持

其他职责

• Offer CS career advice
• 与同行合作，共同创建和完善学生项目
• 与教师和家长合作，共同评估学生的学习进展
• Stay on top of CS trends and advances to ensure the curriculum is up-to-date

软技能

• Ability to monitor and assess student behavior
• 同情心
• 沉着
• 协调和指导各项活动
• 帮助他人取得成功的意愿和能力
• 共情
• 出色的组织能力
• 领导力
• 客观性
• 耐心
• 韧性
• 机智
• 社会与文化意识
• 明智的判断与决策
• 出色的沟通能力，包括积极倾听 

技术技能

• 计算机科学与信息技术领域的专业知识
• Knowledge of programming languages
• 对视听设备的了解
• 了解打印机、扫描仪和复印设备
• Microsoft Office、Google 应用、Macintosh 软件
• 使用各种学校数据库自动化系统
• Familiarity with educational software designed for students

• 私立学校和公立学校
• 技术学校、职业学校和商学院
• 初级学院/社区学院
• 高校

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.