Innovation Group Lead – Computer Science
Belldegrun Center for Innovation and Leadership
Brentwood School, Los Angeles, CA
About the Belldegrun Center for Innovation and Leadership
The Belldegrun Center for Innovation and Leadership engages K-12 students with real-world challenges that culminate in a multi-year independent study program. Students develop their skills as creative, curious, and critical thinkers; collaborators and communicators; innovative problem solvers, and researchers. Independent Study opportunities in the BCIL focus on depth of understanding and span STEM, the arts, humanities, civics, policy, and entrepreneurship.
Position Overview
Brentwood School is expanding the scope of independent research opportunities associated with the BCIL. As such, the School is seeking an experienced Research Lead to join a newly formed innovation group.
The Computer Science Innovation Group Lead will mentor exceptional high school students working on independent study projects at the forefront of the most transformative fields in the discipline. This role requires a professional researcher who can mentor cutting-edge research projects in applied computer science, AI, and quantum computing.
In addition to on-campus research facilities, the Group Lead will also work to place students with leading researchers and companies shaping these technologies. The role also includes teaching 1-2 sections of traditional computer science, with the goal, in addition to quality instruction, of broadening student participation in independent research projects.
As the program’s internal aspects grow and succeed, the BCIL also has externally focused goals, including creating and supporting a network of public school teachers to teach advanced CS topics and defining and supporting community-wide projects.
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership & Mentorship
Project Development & Supervision
Professional Network & Placement
Curriculum & Program Innovation
Qualifications
Required
Preferred
To Apply
Submit a letter of interest describing your technical background, research or development accomplishments, vision for introducing students to cutting-edge computing, and connections within the AI and quantum computing communities, along with a CV and links to publications, code repositories, or project portfolios to [Please click the Apply button for the link or address]. Compensation range is $145k to $200k based on experience. Brentwood School offers half-tuition remission for all children of employees attending the school.
Tagged as: Computer Science
Please send your application to tcottrell@bwscampus.com
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