What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATA School Year 2026-2027 Coding Teacher position at Alexander Twilight Academy?
Background
Alexander Twilight Academy (ATA) is a free longitudinal high school and college access program that provides hard-working, high-potential students from under-resourced backgrounds with the highest-quality educational and life-enriching opportunities. Named after the first Black American to graduate from college in the United States, Alexander Twilight Academy makes a long-term commitment to serve each student and family we admit from middle school through college and beyond. ATA develops leaders who will change the world and empowers the next generation of great thinkers, creators, and changemakers to live meaningful lives of passion and purpose. Through rigorous, year-round academic programming, support, advocacy, enrichment, and mentorship, ATA prepares middle school students to earn admission to and thrive at the nation's top high schools, colleges, and beyond.
Teaching Position Summary
The Coding Teacher will be responsible for attending and actively participating in weekly virtual community meetings with students in grades 6–8. They will also plan, facilitate, and assess lessons for one section of 15 sixth-grade students. In addition, the teacher will attend weekly evening staff meetings focused on asset-based discussions to collaboratively support student success.
Teachers will work with the Director and Assistant Director of Middle School Program, other teachers, and the ATA staff to create a welcoming, academically challenging, and engaging environment for all students in the program.
Virtual Staff Orientation: Tentatively September 9th at 6:30 pm
Program Dates: Tentatively September 22nd, 2026, through June 2nd, 2027 for 6th Grade; Tentatively September 22nd, 2026 through January 29th, 2027 for 7th Grade
Location: Virtual via Zoom on Tuesday or Wednesday from 5:20 pm to 8:30 pm
Core Qualities of an Alexander Twilight Academy Educator
- Deep commitment to educational access, equity, and social justice
- Demonstrated dedication to working with students from under-resourced communities
- Strong desire to build authentic, trusting relationships with students
- Firm belief that all students can succeed when provided with the right supports
- Proven record of advancing student achievement and academic growth
- Intellectual curiosity and passion for teaching within one’s area of expertise
- Commitment to continuous personal and professional growth
- Growth mindset for both self and students
- Collaborative spirit and commitment to working effectively with others
Responsibilities
- Attend the Community Meeting and support small-group discussions.
- Lead 1-2 sections with approximately 15 students on Tuesday or Wednesday evening
- Design and adapt a coding curriculum for 6th or 7th-grade students that is aligned to program goals
- Be available for virtual office hours on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings before and after teaching.
- Internalize weekly prepared lesson plans and create appropriate corresponding materials.
- Post all materials to Google Classroom and provide students with feedback
- Maintain the gradebook, which is shared with the Director and the Assistant Director
- Keep families updated about student progress
- Attend and support 4 in-person ATA-sponsored Saturday Events
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 2 years of teaching experience (preferred grade level experience: 6th-12th)
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including classroom management and team-building skills
- Experience implementing differentiated teaching strategies
How to apply
- Submit your resume to: Jobs@alexandertwilightacademy.org
- Candidates will be informed of the next steps on a rolling basis