San Francisco Unified Seeks CTE Game Design Teacher, Req. 133956 at San Francisco Unified School District - COE
About the Employer
With an annual budget of $1.17 billion, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 136 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for All SFUSD students to graduate as independent thinkers with a sense of agency who have attained academic and creative skills to lead productive lives and contribute to our community. Every day in our quest to achieve this vision, we provide every student with the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.
Requirements / Qualifications
Are you a tech industry rockstar who's ready to inspire the next generation of Silicon Valley leaders? San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is seeking a candidate with experience in the game industry or computer science to teach game design and computer science to high school students! Become an integral part of the groundbreaking "Game Design Academy" for 11th and 12th graders and partner with leading local tech companies. Career Technical Education (sfusd.edu/cte) helps students develop an industry-standard set of skills to prepare them for a career in the tech industry by introducing them to CS and game design concepts through Snap!, Python, and JavaScript to create 2D games. Second year Academy students use 3D Studio Max, Unity, C# and Adobe to create 3D games. The classroom teacher works collaboratively with industry professionals from Zynga and the Microsoft TEALS program. The ideal applicant would be one who comes directly from the field, knows at least one programming language and wants to help lead the development of IT career focused programs in San Francisco public schools.All applicants must be able to obtain a preliminary CTE credential, which requires 3 years of relevant experience in the fields of computer science, software engineering, web design, game design, coding, networking or other IT-related work, teaching or college-level coursework. Teaching experience is a plus, but not required; all IT/design professionals are encouraged to apply. Application for this Certificated Position can be found at www.sfusd.edu Requisition #133956 Application requires cover letter, resume and three letters of reference outlining the applicant¹s skills as they relate to the position. For more information contact: Emily Van Dyke, Program Administrator Career & Technical Education, SFUSD vandykee@sfusd.edu
Requirements / Qualifications
Are you a tech industry rockstar who's ready to inspire the next generation of Silicon Valley leaders? San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is seeking a candidate with experience in the game industry or computer science to teach game design and computer science to high school students! Become an integral part of the groundbreaking "Game Design Academy" for 11th and 12th graders and partner with leading local tech companies. Career Technical Education (sfusd.edu/cte) helps students develop an industry-standard set of skills to prepare them for a career in the tech industry by introducing them to CS and game design concepts through Snap!, Python, and JavaScript to create 2D games. Second year Academy students use 3D Studio Max, Unity, C# and Adobe to create 3D games. The classroom teacher works collaboratively with industry professionals from Zynga and the Microsoft TEALS program. The ideal applicant would be one who comes directly from the field, knows at least one programming language and wants to help lead the development of IT career focused programs in San Francisco public schools.All applicants must be able to obtain a preliminary CTE credential, which requires 3 years of relevant experience in the fields of computer science, software engineering, web design, game design, coding, networking or other IT-related work, teaching or college-level coursework. Teaching experience is a plus, but not required; all IT/design professionals are encouraged to apply. Application for this Certificated Position can be found at www.sfusd.edu Requisition #133956 Application requires cover letter, resume and three letters of reference outlining the applicant¹s skills as they relate to the position. For more information contact: Emily Van Dyke, Program Administrator Career & Technical Education, SFUSD vandykee@sfusd.edu
Application Deadline
12/31/2014 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
11/14/2014
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Competitive based on credentials and experience
Length of Work Year
2014-2015
Employment Type
Full Time