What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle and Upper School Computer Science Teacher position at The Packer Collegiate Institute?
Packer seeks a middle and upper school computer science teacher who brings strong content knowledge, current practice, and a student focused approach to teaching. The role spans middle and upper school courses and includes advising responsibilities in the middle school. The teacher works closely with colleagues to design meaningful learning experiences grounded in clearly defined skills and standards.
Anticipated start date: August 2026
Primary Responsibilities
The ideal teacher centers students in the learning process and uses skills and standards to make learning goals transparent. Instruction values inquiry, iteration, and real world application. Lessons reflect awareness of the fast changing computer science field and support student ownership of learning.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Packer's values and vision of educational excellence include embracing diversity, fostering community, nurturing a sense of belonging, and ensuring all learners are valued and challenged. We actively embrace the diversity of New York City and seek employees who share Packer’s values of equity, inclusion, and belonging, and who wish to learn from the experiences and perspectives of others. We strongly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds and perspectives may be underrepresented.
The Packer Collegiate Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to, but is not limited to, educational policies, admission, financial aid, hiring and employment practices, use of school facilities, athletics, and other school-administered programs.
Salaries are determined based on a scale reflecting years of teaching experience and level of education.
Anticipated start date: August 2026
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach a range of middle and upper school computer science courses aligned to departmental and school wide skills and standards.
- Design learning experiences that emphasize problem solving, creativity, collaboration, and ethical use of technology.
- Use skills based learning progressions and standards to plan instruction, assess student learning, and provide feedback.
- Integrate robotics and physical computing into appropriate courses and projects.
- Differentiate instruction to meet varied learning needs, interests, and readiness levels.
- Use assessment practices that focus on growth, reflection, and demonstrated skill development.
- Advise a group of middle school students and support their academic and social growth.
- Collaborate with faculty across divisions on curriculum design and vertical alignment.
- Contribute to a culture of curiosity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Stay current with developments in computer science, educational technology, and pedagogy.
The ideal teacher centers students in the learning process and uses skills and standards to make learning goals transparent. Instruction values inquiry, iteration, and real world application. Lessons reflect awareness of the fast changing computer science field and support student ownership of learning.
Qualifications
- Degree in computer science, educational technology, or a closely related field.
- Experience teaching computer science at the middle and/or upper school level.
- Experience designing curriculum and assessments using skills and standards.
- Strong foundation in programming concepts and computational thinking.
- Experience with robotics and hands on learning tools.
- Demonstrated ability to support diverse learners through inclusive instructional practices.
- Commitment to collaboration and professional growth.
- Background in curriculum design and interdisciplinary work.
- Experience advising or mentoring middle school students.
- Interest in contributing to school wide conversations about skills based learning and assessment practices.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Packer's values and vision of educational excellence include embracing diversity, fostering community, nurturing a sense of belonging, and ensuring all learners are valued and challenged. We actively embrace the diversity of New York City and seek employees who share Packer’s values of equity, inclusion, and belonging, and who wish to learn from the experiences and perspectives of others. We strongly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds and perspectives may be underrepresented.
The Packer Collegiate Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to, but is not limited to, educational policies, admission, financial aid, hiring and employment practices, use of school facilities, athletics, and other school-administered programs.
Salaries are determined based on a scale reflecting years of teaching experience and level of education.