Computer Science Teacher

Company: Sewickley Academy
Location: Sewickley
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: ABOUT SEWICKLEY ACADEMY Distinguished by its rigorous academics, outstanding faculty, and highly motivated student body, Sewickley Academy is Pittsburgh’s longest-standing coeducational independent Junior Pre-Kindergarten-12 day school. Our mission is to elevate knowledge, character, and community through an intentionally extraordinary and innovative education. At the Academy, every student is encouraged to explore their passions and excel while embracing their authentic selves. With the recent completion of state-of-the-art computer science and robotics classrooms and new athletic facilities, the Academy is poised for the continued expansion of our STEM and athletic programs. We believe strongly in the importance and value of a well-rounded education in academics, the arts, athletics, and community service. Our faculty and staff from all departments and divisions work together to create an environment of encouragement and support by inspiring students to reach their goals and develop a love of learning. This position offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits and work/life balance programs including a premium-free health plan option, an excellent retirement plan, generous leave time, and tuition benefits programs. Are you searching for a workplace where a dedicated team of talented individuals comes together to serve our students? Job Description The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic teacher of Computer Science, a skilled user of technology and 21st century pedagogy, an eager participant and collaborator in school life, committed to fostering positive relationships for learning, and dedicated to our core principles of knowledge, character, and community. The position requires flexibility and enthusiasm for teaching students across grades 6–12. The teaching load will be up to five sections drawn from a range of middle and upper school computer science courses. In addition to becoming a member of our Computer Science department, the successful candidate will serve as an advisor to a group of 8-10 advisees and take on additional responsibilities such as advising a club or serving on a committee. Additional responsibilities will also include: Planning and facilitating rigorous, developmentally appropriate instruction to middle and upper school students. Providing instruction and course/program management in the overall knowledge and application of software development, allowing students to discover computer science concepts and skills by creating personally relevant, tangible, and shareable projects. Exposing students to the scope of computer science studies, from abstract ideas (determining what problems can be solved with computers and the complexity of the algorithms that solve them) to the tangible (designing applications that perform well on handheld devices, that are easy to use, and that uphold security measures). Exposing students to computer science as a means of computationally analyzing and developing solutions to authentic problems. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required, and Master’s degree preferred. Minimum three (3) years of teaching experience, preferably at the middle and/or high school level Strong background in computer science and knowledge of best practices in Computer Science education. Robotics and Advanced Placement (AP) experience preferred. Preferred technical qualifications include experience with Java, Python, hardware and networking, mobile app development, cybersecurity, AI, and other relevant technologies. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? All interested applicants applying for this position should submit their resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Sewickley Academy is committed to having a community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Academy does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class. PI72bb35d22305-25405-39701741

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