Are you interested in providing meaningful contributions to CSTA and helping oversee its long-term health? We encourage you to self-nominate – or share the application with those you believe would make a strong contribution to CSTA.
Candidates for board positions should have a strong record of contributions to K-12 computer science education, have served in leadership roles in education or nonprofit communities, and are a CSTA member in good standing.
CSTA is dedicated to promoting diversity in K-12 computer science education as well as on its Board. We strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Board Representative Responsibilities
Directors are required to attend two in-person Board meetings per year (including the combined Board Meeting and CSTA Annual Conference in July each year; travel expenses are paid), as well as periodic video conferences. The CSTA Board of Directors provides oversight of CSTA to ensure its long-term health, including the organization’s planning, policies, and finances. The CSTA Board is a working board, and Directors and are expected to contribute meaningfully by participating on committees.
In this volunteer position, you will:
- Attend regularly scheduled board meetings, including in-person and virtual, and review documents in preparation for meetings
- Review and approve the organization’s annual budget
- Recommend and set policy for the organization
- Provide strategic leadership and planning
- Support the organization’s mission and purpose
- Serve on committees as needed
Open Positions
Nominations are sought for the following board vacancies:
- K-8 Teacher Representative (U.S.-based applicants) — a classroom teacher who is currently teaching and/or integrating computer science content at the elementary and/or middle school level (generally students aged 5-14).
- 9-12 Teacher Representative (U.S.-based applicants) — a classroom teacher who is currently teaching and/or integrating computer science content at the high school level (generally students aged 14-18).
- International Teacher Representative — an international (outside the United States) classroom teacher who is currently teaching or engaging in computer science education at the pre-collegiate level.
- Teacher Education Representative (U.S.-based applicants) — an educator at a state-/district-approved credentialing organization (e.g., college/university, professional development provider) responsible for the instruction of pre-service and/or in-service teachers in computer science and/or computing disciplines
- College/University Faculty Representative — a faculty member within a computing department at a college or university, including community colleges.
- School District Representative — a K-12 school-based (e.g., principal) and/or district-level administrator (e.g., director) who manages resources and capacity in support of computer science educators.
Election Process Timeline
- Feb. 23 — Nominations open.
- March 8 (11:59 p.m. PST) — Nomination deadline. Late nominations will not be accepted.
- April 16 — Ballots open. All CSTA members in good standing on this date are eligible to vote in the online election.
- April 30 — Voting ends.
- May 6 — New board members selected and informed.