Teacher of Middle and Upper School Computer Science (Half-time)

The Brearley School, an independent girls’ school serving over 770 students K-12, welcomes candidates for a half-time position as a Teacher of Middle and Upper School Computer Science beginning August 2025.

We invite interested candidates to apply for this position by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at https://www.brearley.org/page/about/employment-opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• teaching Computer Science and Technology courses across Middle and Upper School
• collaborating with colleagues to design curriculum that presents computing as a rich and evolving discipline
• supporting our computational thinking initiatives by modeling its core approaches as tools for interdisciplinary problem solving
• implementing an inclusive, anti-bias, and anti-racist pedagogy
• contributing to the life of the school and the students outside of the department

The ideal candidate will:

• have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred
• have experience teaching at the middle and/or high school levels
• bring technical fluency in multiple programming languages or paradigms
• view computer science as a discipline grounded in reasoning, modeling, and conceptual insight, beyond the acquisition of technical skills
• demonstrate curiosity, generosity and interdisciplinary imagination
• have a commitment to the education of girls
• possess excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit
• understand the needs of students at various stages of intellectual and personal development
• demonstrate cultural competency and a deep investment in inclusive teaching practices

About the School

Founded in 1884, Brearley's mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose: A passionate exchange of ideas within the School's walls that prepares girls of adventurous intellect and diverse backgrounds to put their knowledge and habits of mind to meaningful use in the wider world.

A center of intellectual exuberance, the School offers an extraordinary program to girls from across and beyond New York City, attracting and developing a dynamic and committed faculty, who, along with a talented staff, instill in Brearley students a love of learning, an ability to think critically and creatively, a deep curiosity about the world and a pioneering spirit. We believe that a Brearley education is not for oneself alone. Every member of our community plays a vital role in shaping the School today and for the future, cultivating the joy of lifelong learning and lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one’s ambitions and a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and antiracist/antibias school community, and we expect faculty, staff, students, parents and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.

Brearley recently announced a “Free Tuition” program for families with incomes of $100,000 or less and without significant assets. Learn more by visiting our website.

About Technology at Brearley

The Technology Department is a small, collaborative team of educators who work closely across all three divisions. Through a progression of integrated and dedicated coursework, students engage deeply with core technology skills, physical computing, and digital ethics, with an emphasis on application over passive use. Two innovation spaces—the Idea Kitchen in the Lower School and the Idea Lab in the Middle/Upper Schools—serve as hubs for creative exploration and iterative design, supporting the department’s experiential approach to learning. By Upper School, students can pursue electives in computer science and statistical computing, with opportunities for advanced study. Informed by a school-wide framework, we treat computational thinking as a dynamic intellectual pursuit: philosophical, creative, and investigative. This work challenges students to understand how technologies work, and to reflect on why they matter and what they make possible.

Salary

In 2025-2026, the total salary for this half-time position ranges from $39,250 to $79,250 depending on years of teaching experience.

Benefits

Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; a sabbatical program; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good. Faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates.

The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally-protected classification.