HS Cybersecurity & Networking Teacher - Hands-on Labs

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SUMMERS OFF!

SCHOOL BREAKS OFF!

Paid holidays

Generous Paid Personal/Sick time

Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B %

Medical Insurance waiver allowance

Life insurance at NO cost to you

FSA plan

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, andIN

NYS Retirement System

403b AND 457 retirement plans

Job summary

Erie 1 BOCES in Cheektowaga, NY, seeks a Cybersecurity and Networking Teacher for grades 11–12 in a two-year CTE program. You will deliver hands-on instruction aligned with NYSED standards, building skills in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and computer networking.

You'll guide labs using industry tools, prepare students for CompTIA and Cisco certifications, and collaborate with teachers, administrators, and partners to support student success and career readiness.

Qualifications

• Must possess or obtain NY State CTE teaching certification in Information Technology.
• Strong knowledge in cybersecurity, networking, and IT systems.
• Excellent communication and classroom-management skills.
• Experience teaching secondary students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on instruction in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and networking for 11th–12th graders.
• Lead labs and projects using industry-standard tools like firewalls and forensic software.
• Prepare students for CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Cisco CCNA certifications.
• Maintain safe, organized classroom and lab environments.
• Assess student learning with evaluations and keep records.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Networking

IT systems

Education

NY CTE teaching certification (IT)

Job description

Erie 1 BOCES in Cheektowaga, NY, seeks a Cybersecurity and Networking Teacher for grades 11–12 in a two-year CTE program. You will deliver hands-on instruction aligned with NYSED standards, building skills in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and computer networking.

You'll guide labs using industry tools, prepare students for CompTIA and Cisco certifications, and collaborate with teachers, administrators, and partners to support student success and career readiness.