Newark Academy is seeking a dynamic Computer Science/Math teacher to join our Math Department for the 2025-26 school year. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching mathematics and computer science and a demonstrated capacity to embrace student-centered, skills-focused, and culturally competent practices. The Math Department faculty is focused on encouraging inquiry and application as well as sharing the love of programming and systems with students. Faculty are encouraged to be involved in the life of the school through clubs, activities, and athletics.
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
Desired Qualifications:
Experience teaching computer science in middle school, upper school, or higher education settings. Professionals in industry or related fields or with non-traditional paths to education are also encouraged to apply.
Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred
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
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.
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.