Computer Science Teacher

TABS (The Association of Boarding Schools); Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Computer Science Teacher to inspire students in a vibrant boarding school environment. This role involves teaching a range of Computer Science courses and providing essential feedback to students, fostering their growth in a collaborative setting. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree and a passion for engaging with young minds. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, this position offers unique opportunities for professional growth and personal development, making it a fulfilling career choice for those dedicated to education.

Benefits

On-campus housing

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement contribution

Tuition remission (100%)

Child Day Care financial assistance

Annual financial planning services

Parental leave

Use of school facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Health Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• Two or more years of teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to structure effective learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the range of Computer Science offerings.
• Provide meaningful feedback to students.
• Support residential house team and participate in community life.

Skills

Computer Science

Teaching Experience

Google Suite

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Google Docs

Google Slides

Google Sheets

Job description

Position Title: Computer Science Teacher

First commitment: July 1, 2025

Contract type: Permanent, 10-month

School Type: Boarding

Reports To: Assistant Head/Dean of Faculty

Position Summary:

St. Mark's School seeks a skilled and collaborative Computer Science Teacher to join the Science Department in the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful applicant will bring a strong foundation in programming and the ability to support their students’ growth in a range of introductory through advanced course offerings. In cultivating these important skills and challenging learners to think deeply about the applications of computer science across a range of disciplines, we advance our goal of preparing students for their future. The School values flexible educators who possess an optimistic, growth-oriented mindset regarding learning, both for themselves and their students, and the desire to contribute to a vibrant boarding school community through coaching, advising, and residential life.

As a Computer Science teacher, you will be a member of the Science department and report to the head of the department and the assistant head of school/ dean of faculty. We invite interested candidates to apply by completing an application on the St. Mark’s School Employment page.

What You’ll Do as a Computer Science Teacher

As a St. Mark’s faculty member, you will be a member of the Science department, advise three to six students, attend all-school and faculty-required events, and coach or lead co-curricular programming. Other key responsibilities are as follows:

- Teach across the range of Computer Science offerings in the department.
- Provide students in the classroom with timely, ongoing, and meaningful feedback, including comments for each student at the end of grading periods
- Support a residential house team by supervising evening hours once weekly and five Saturday nights per year
- Participate in St. Mark’s Experiential Learning Programming, which includes course design and development in St. Mark’s Saturdays and in Lion Term.
- Participate in community life through Social Duty (four weekends per year)
- Give up to six admission tours per year

Things You’ll Love:

On-campus housing; health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement contribution – after one year of service, the school contributes 10% of your annual salary to a 403 (b) retirement plan (100% immediate vesting); three meals a day are available at the dining hall during the school year for you and your family; use of facilities for you and your immediate family: weight rooms, outdoor pool, ice rink, basketball courts, nature trails, etc.; annual financial planning services available; parental leave: 8 weeks at full pay, and 4 weeks at a quarter pay; Health Assistance Program; Employee Assistance Program; tuition remission (100%); Child Day Care financial assistance program; William A. Coolidge Fund – annual financial assistance for each employee’s child attending tuition-charging schools.

Salary:

Pay is commensurate with experience. For reference, please find the base salary bands for faculty members whose primary responsibilities are in the classroom below:

- Years of experience between 31 and 40 years: $90,100 - $94,900
- Years of experience between 21 and 30 years: $70,890 - $89,850
- Years of experience between 11 and 20 years: $56,670 - $68,900
- Years of experience between 0 and 10 years: $27,810 - $53,770

About St. Mark’s School:

St. Mark's School is a coed, private boarding high school of approximately 375 students with a strong, college preparatory curriculum located 22 miles west of Boston and 12 miles east of Worcester. St. Mark's School educates young people for lives of leadership and service. Founded in 1865 as an intentionally small residential community, the School challenges its students to develop their particular analytic and creative capabilities by both inspiring their academic and spiritual curiosity and kindling their passion for discovery. We value cooperation over self-interest, and we encourage all members of our community to explore their place in the larger world beyond our campus.

St. Mark's School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, class, national origin, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or genetics, and any other characteristic or status protected by law.

Required Skills and Abilities

- Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and two or more years of teaching experience.
- Ability to structure effective learning experiences for novice to advanced Computer Science students.
- Enthusiasm for work with adolescent students in many contexts
- Outstanding task and time management skills with high attention to detail
- Strong leadership, collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Proficiency with computer applications such as Google Suite, including Docs, Slides, and Sheets

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in an educational setting, including familiarity with residential communities and the needs of adolescents
- Experience teaching Computer Science at the secondary school level.
- Experience teaching in an interdisciplinary curriculum and/or teaching multiple subjects.
- Success working with culturally diverse populations as well as a commitment to inclusive pedagogy
- Commitment to continuous self-reflection and professional growth