What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Computer Science Teacher position at The Spence School?
Job Details
Job Location: 91 - New York, NY
Salary Range: $67,675.00 - $134,227.00 Salary/year
Upper School Computer Science Teacher
THE SPENCE SCHOOL
UPPER SCHOOL COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER
Full-time, to begin August 2025
Overview
Spence’s Computer Science Department seeks a dynamic educator with upper school experience to join a collaborative team that aspires to teach girls and young women how to leverage the power of the computer to implement algorithms to solve problems and engage in creative self-expression.
Responsibilities
- Teach four sections of Upper School Computer Science
- Collaborate with department members to refine curriculum and explore innovative teaching methods
- Participate in department-wide initiatives about issues of equity, pedagogy, and curriculum
- Serving as Upper School advisor and club sponsor as needed
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Finds joy in working with high-school students and in school life
- Approaches work with optimism, energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
- Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Possesses a passion for computer science
- Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
- Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom, including contributions to the larger school community
- Experience with, or willingness to learn, the design and engineering principles of competitive robotics, particularly for FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
- Possesses a computer science degree or equivalent experience
- Has sustained upper school teaching experience
Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Salary : $67,675 - $134,227
