Middle School Computer Science Teacher

Middle School Computer Science Teacher

Hackley School seeks a Middle School Computer Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

The preferred candidate will have an appropriate background (an undergraduate degree is required; a graduate degree is preferred) and experience teaching middle school (grades 5-8).

The Middle School Computer Science Teacher is responsible for teaching students to become proficient and comfortable with utilizing age-appropriate technological tools and programming concepts.

Candidates should also have a strong interest in the academic, social, and emotional well-being of Middle School students; be willing to work collaboratively with the computer science department and the broader faculty community; be willing to work as an academic advisor to Middle School students; and be interested in contributing to the extracurricular life of Hackley’s Middle School.

Reporting Structure

The Middle Computer Science Teacher reports to the Middle School Director and the Computer Science Department Chair.

Specific Responsibilities

• Design and implement an innovative, interactive, engaging, and evolving computer science curriculum with a strong focus on computational thinking, programming logic, digital fluency, literacy, and citizenship.
• Incorporate hands-on, technology-driven activities where students design, build, and tinker to solve problems in meaningful and authentic ways.
• Lead teaching sections based on faculty strengths, cross-divisional, and departmental needs that foster a variety of technological skills while utilizing educational technology and computer science platforms, with proficiency in MacOS.
• Create an inclusive and engaging classroom environment that employs effective and differentiated instructional strategies.

• Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Experience teaching middle school (grades 5-8).
• Strong interest in the academic, social, and emotional well-being of Middle School students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the computer science department and the broader faculty community.
• Ability to work as an academic advisor to Middle School students.