What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering / Computer Science Teacher-Middle position at Ethical Culture Fieldston School?
Who we are?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan. The Fieldston Middle and Upper campus located in Riverdale has approximately 400 students in 6-8th grades and 600 students in 9-12th grade.
What is essential about working at our school?
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students' cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.
We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.
Position Summary
We are looking for a passionate educator to join our community to be the Engineering / Computer Science Teacher. This teacher will be a versatile, flexible and collaborative educator who can help expand school programming in both computer science and engineering. The position next year will consist of 14 total weekly teaching periods, with the exact balance of computer science and engineering to be determined in collaboration with the incumbent. Initially this position is expected to be more focused on engineering principles, with a transition to a greater focus on computer science teaching over time as the school expands that program.
This position is a .875 FTE (full-time equivalent) beginning September 1, 2025. The hiring range for this position will be $63,963-$155,316.
Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities of Engineering and Computer Science Teacher will include :
- Teaching multiple sections of 7th and 8th grade engineering and / or computer science;
- Teaching the engineering and design portion of an interdisciplinary, co-taught 6th grade science class;
- Teaching a rotation course in computing skills and basic computer science for 6th grade students;
- Having a collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students;
- Facilitating 3 lunchtime clubs in either computer science or engineering on a weekly basis;
- Preparing for and communicating details about student performance and growth with parents and / or guardians at scheduled conferences;
- Appropriately addressing student behavioral issues and other challenges that may arise in the classroom in order to maintain a safe environment and a sense of calm in such situations;
- Designing exciting programs and opportunities that help expand the engineering and computer science programs in the Middle School
- A willingness to work within the after school programs (hired separately) is preferred;
- Maintaining accurate student record keeping including grades and attendance;
- Providing encouragement to students to help support their social and emotional growth;
- Ensuring confidentiality of student information as necessary;
- Attending all departmental, divisional, and school-wide meetings;
- Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards; and
- Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.
Position Requirements
The successful incumbent will possess :
To Apply
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references.
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
Salary : $63,963 - $155,316
