Job Description

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience teaching computer science in middle school, upper school, or higher education settings. Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred Professionals in industry or related fields or with non-traditional paths to education are also encouraged to apply.
• Topics include but are limited to: JAVA, System Fundamentals, Computer Organization, Networks, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, and Programming, Object Oriented Programming
• Experience working with and supporting a diverse community of students, parents, and colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience working in independent schools is preferred but not required 
• Flexibility to work on a rotating block schedule; classes do not run at the same time each day

Responsibilities:

• Create a positive, student-centered environment and work collegially with peers
• Prepare lessons to deliver to assigned classes (Computer Science I and IB Computer Science)
• Participate in school-sponsored IB training, if needed
• Meet school guidelines regarding grading, recordkeeping, and use of the learning management system to post timely information about classes
• Participate in school-wide activities such as workshops, special events, and professional meetings
• Engage in the life of Newark Academy 

Located 35 miles from Manhattan in the town of Livingston, New Jersey, Newark Academy provides students in grades 6-12 with the knowledge and skills to become meaningful contributors to their communities and the wider world. Newark Academy cultivates a diverse school community and is committed to fostering and maintaining a caring and inclusive environment that thrives on intellectual, social and emotional interactions. Its faculty is highly regarded in the New Jersey independent school community for their especially effective combination of teaching that embraces rigor and compassion. Learn more about the benefits of working at Newark Academy on our website and Careers at NA page.

Diversity / Inclusion Statement:

Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In admissions and employment practices, scholarship aid, and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

*Please send your resume and cover letter as a single PDF to Teaching@newarka.edu.

About Newark Academy

Newark Academy, a co-educational, independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory, Grades 6-12 day school in Livingston, NJ. Founded in 1774, Newark Academy is the second oldest day school in the state of New Jersey, and one of 11 pre-Revolutionary schools still operating in the United States. In 1964, the Academy moved from Newark to its current location in Livingston, NJ and, in 1971, became fully co-educational. Mission Statement : Newark Academy will contribute to society thoughtful and compassionate citizens who embrace their responsibilities as ethical, intellectual and civic stewards in the global environment. Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. In admission and employment practices, scholarship aid and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

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