Summer Scratch Programming Teacher for ATDP Elementary Program at Academic Talent Development Program
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UC Berkeley's ATDP is looking for an instructor for Digital Inventions: Creating Music, Movies & Games with Computers for rising 6th grade students.
About ATDP. The Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) is UC Berkeley's summer program for high-achieving students from Kindergarten to completing grade 11. For over thirty-five years, ATDP has been offering challenging summer classes in a wide variety of disciplines. Please visit ATDP’s website at https://atdp.berkeley.edu/ to learn more about the program.
Course Description:
Digital Inventions
Creating Music, Movies & Games with Computers
Have you wondered what it would be like to work at a computer animation studio, as a game developer, or as a composer of electronic dance music? In this course, we will create pictures, animations, music, and interactive games using computers. We'll learn about fundamental topics in computer programming, such as variables, loops, conditionals, and method calls. Once you have these tools at your command, you will have the opportunity to create increasingly complex and remarkable projects! In our collaborative computer lab, you will have the freedom to see how far you can take your programs as we learn about more advanced modules for the Scratch programming environment. You'll also be able to take your work home so you can show your friends and family. The software that we will use is free, so you can continue learning and creating even after the class is over. This course is designed for students who have some experience with Scratch programming; however, students new to Scratch will be quickly brought up to speed and are welcome to apply!
About. ATDP has detailed lesson plans from past classes of Creating Music, Movies & Games with Computers, and they can be used as-is or modified. High School Computer Science Teacher preferred. Teachers will be paid through UC Berkeley's payroll department. ATDP will be offering Creating Music, Movies & Games with Computers in its Elementary Division.
• ATDP's Elementary Division (students are mostly from the Bay Area)
Program dates: July 13 – July 31, 2020 (3 weeks)
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday (12 class meetings)
Daily schedule: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Washington Elementary School, Point Richmond (9 miles from campus)
Pay: $2600
Applying.
To be considered, applicants must submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
Names and contact information for three references (Letters may be requested for finalists). All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.
Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality at http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html prior to submitting their letters.
How to Apply:
- Apply at: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF02370
- Create an Applicant ID
- Provide required information and documents
- Provide required reference information
Inquiries:
For inquiries and questions contact: carriebrown@berkeley.edu
Requirements / Qualifications
Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy Send interest email to carriebrown@berkeley.edu
Basic Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree at the time of application. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and practice experience in the subject matter field and with diverse populations. Names and contact information for three references (Letters may be requested for finalists). All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality at http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html prior to submitting their letters..
Requirements / Qualifications
Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy Send interest email to carriebrown@berkeley.edu
Basic Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree at the time of application. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and practice experience in the subject matter field and with diverse populations. Names and contact information for three references (Letters may be requested for finalists). All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality at http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html prior to submitting their letters..
Comments and Other Information
Preferred Qualifications: U.S. teaching credential or M.A. or equivalent credential/degree in related content area at the time of application. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching practice and experience in the subject matter field with diverse populations. Minimum 3 years experience working in a related field. Experience teaching K-12 academically advanced students in proposed subject matter. Experience developing and implementing student-centered or project-based curricula that successfully engages students and facilitates learning.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include: holding office hours, assigning grades, writing student evaluations, advising students, attending faculty meetings, and preparing course materials. Teachers are also required to attend a Faculty-wide meeting in May 2020; SD instructors must attend the Student/Parent orientation in June 2020. ED instructors must attend the Student/Parent Orientation in July 2020.
Comments and Other Information
Preferred Qualifications: U.S. teaching credential or M.A. or equivalent credential/degree in related content area at the time of application. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching practice and experience in the subject matter field with diverse populations. Minimum 3 years experience working in a related field. Experience teaching K-12 academically advanced students in proposed subject matter. Experience developing and implementing student-centered or project-based curricula that successfully engages students and facilitates learning.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include: holding office hours, assigning grades, writing student evaluations, advising students, attending faculty meetings, and preparing course materials. Teachers are also required to attend a Faculty-wide meeting in May 2020; SD instructors must attend the Student/Parent orientation in June 2020. ED instructors must attend the Student/Parent Orientation in July 2020.