Posted: 24-Mar-26
Location: Huntington Beach, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: 75,000-105,000
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Salary Details:
The Pegasus School seeks a Lower School Computer Science & Engineering Teacher to join our community beginning August 19, 2026.
The Lower School Computer Science and Engineering Teacher designs and delivers a developmentally appropriate program for students in PK through Grade 4. Grounded in project-based learning and design thinking, the program introduces students to computational thinking, engineering design, digital and AI literacy, and emerging technologies.
Through hands-on, inquiry-based experiences, students engage in the design process by identifying problems, generating ideas, building and testing solutions, and refining their work. Instruction integrates coding, robotics, engineering, and media creation in both a dedicated lab setting and in collaboration with classroom teachers.
Position Details
This is a full-time, ten-month, in-person/on-campus position, reporting to the Lower School Director.
About The Pegasus School
The Pegasus School is a vibrant PK–8 independent school located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Huntington Beach. Our campus includes a theater, gymnasium, art studios, science and technology labs, a library, athletic fields, and outdoor learning spaces.
Pegasus inspires bright, curious minds to become confident and compassionate leaders. Faculty and staff work in close partnership to create an environment that encourages creative and critical thinking, thoughtful risk-taking, and meaningful engagement with the world.
Application Process
Interested candidates are asked to submit the following materials with their online application:
- Letter of introduction
- Current resumé
- Contact information for three (3) professional references, including name, relationship, phone number, and email address (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission)
California Compliance Notice
In accordance with California law (Education Code §44939.5, as amended by SB 848), applicants for positions with The Pegasus School are required to disclose all current and former employment with educational institutions. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the completion of required employment verifications.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Pegasus School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Due to the number of applicants, no phone calls please. Questions may be directed to jobs@thepegasusschool.org.
Qualifications
Required – Bachelor’s degree in computer science, education, or a related field and teaching credential. Experience teaching elementary students and delivering computer science, STEM, or STEAM curriculum.
Desired – Five or more years of experience teaching computer science, STEM, or design-based learning in a PK-4 setting. Master’s degree in computer science or similar field. Experience with makerspaces, fabrication tools, or robotics platforms.