Who are we?

The CUBE High School opened in August 2019 with a ninth grade and will build out, one grade per year, to a full 9-12 high school.  One of the main differentiators of the CUBE is our curriculum model. We teach most of our courses as topic-based, six-week, co-taught, interdisciplinary classes.   Our innovative teaching method prepares learners to achieve at the highest academic levels, while also learning to think deeply, solve challenges, and practice creativity with compassion and empathy. When students graduate from our school, they not only have a solid foundation of knowledge, they also have the hands-on skills and the ability to convey their learning that will allow them to excel in their future.

 

The success of this model depends on passionate teachers and staff who love working with kids. We aim to teach knowledge and passion, skills and character. And that means that we, as a staff, are knowledgable, passionate, skilled, and character-driven. It means that we love the subject we teach, and it means we love integrating it into the fabric of other content areas as well. It means we look for the biology in pizza-making, the physics in mountain biking, and the literary references in TV shows. Our staff members continually ask themselves the question, “what’s best for kids?”

 

What are we looking for?

The CUBE is looking for a founding 10th Grade Science teacher to provide instruction within a collaborative, interdisciplinary structure where students explore hands-on, relevant, and project based learning.  Using NGSS science standards and deep knowledge of current news, the Science teacher facilitates student learning through investigation and exploration of the following concepts: matter and it’s interactions, model prediction using the periodic table of elements,  planning and conducting investigations into the strength of electrical connections between particles,  and using mathematical representations to support conservation of mass in chemical reactions.  The CUBE Science teacher collaborates with other content teachers to  guide students in creating innovative projects, producing topic-related research and writing, and presenting public expositions of learning.

 

Desired Mindsets & Habits

• Driven by a burning desire to see all students succeed
• Collaborates openly and honestly, embracing other’s ideas 
• Encourages a culture of mutual respect
• Self-reflective and exemplifies a growth mindset
• Self-directed agent of his/her own learning
• Embraces risk, fails forward, and pivots to capitalize on opportunities
• Encourages and embraces productive conflict

 

The CUBE’s Computational Thinking teacher… 

• Exhibits knowledge of student cognitive development and various learning modalities
• Implements the four CUBE Design Principles (equity, relevance, contextuality, collaboration)
• Communicates effectively with students and families about classroom activities and student progress
• Demonstrates content expertise, including through the APCSP Standards
• Sets a high academic and project bar, both for teacher and student
• Identifies and supports students’ social, emotional, and behavioral learning needs.
• Implements effective Project-Based Learning techniques and strategies
• Provides timely feedback and collaborates with faculty to offer specialized support to all students
• Scaffolds instructional activities that facilitate engaging and appropriate learning opportunities
• Differentiates instruction based on feedback, needs, and learning levels
• Implements backward design to align all lessons, activities, and assessments
• Designs effective formal and informal assessments that measure student progress and encourage growth
• Co-designs and co-teaches multiple mash-ups, using engaging content to drive student outcomes
• Teaches intensive toolkits courses designed to provide students with foundational CS Knowledge 
• Develops and informs accelerator week design and execution to provide students with out of school experiences 
• Leads a student advisory - responsible for main communication, competency development, and overall well-being
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Principal

Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Nimble project manager, technical or non-technical, who can exceed criteria set by multiple groups of stakeholders
• Passion for computer science and STEM education, and willingness to stay up to date on developments in the field.
• Proven track record of driving student success in technology.

• Experience with publishing high quality information in multiple forms: web development skills, audio/visual editing, and coding skills.
• Mastery of at least one coding language (Java, Python, PHP, SQL, etc)
• Broad knowledge and awareness of technical disciplines, platforms, and technologies.
• Past experience working with students or children in an educational setting (preferred)
• Past experience with the development of engineering products or solutions (preferred)