How to hire a computer science teacher

How to hire a computer science teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step computer science teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a computer science teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new computer science teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the computer science teacher you need to hire. Certain computer science teacher roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect computer science teacher also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of computer science teachers.

   Type of Computer Science Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Computer Science Teacher	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$14-40
   Technology Teacher	A technology teacher specializes in facilitating discussions involving technology. Among their responsibilities include developing lesson and coursework plans, grading the students' quizzes and examinations, creating instructional materials, and organizing activities to develop their interpersonal and intrapersonal skills... Show more	$17-30
   Teacher	Being a teacher is one of the most passionate professions, among others. Teachers educate, motivate, and guide every generation of learners to prepare them for the real world... Show more	$15-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Math
   • Mathematics
   • Instructional Materials
   • Java
   • Science Curriculum
   • Student Learning
   • Professional Development
   • Word Processing
   • Python
   • Computer Technology
   • Web Design
   • C++
   • Course Content
   • HTML

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   Responsibilities:

   • Spark young children's interest in scientific careers when by demonstrating science experiments and utilizing their JAVA programs to calculate results.
   • Develop Perl scripts to automate debugging processes
   • Tutor computer networking, HTML, CSS and basic php and javascript.
   • Assist and educate students in different subjects and programming languages such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP and MYSQL.
   • Guide undergraduate students in understanding data structures and algorithms.
   • Tutor biology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology and chemistry.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your computer science teacher job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A computer science teacher salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a computer science teacher in Missouri may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level computer science teacher usually earns less than a senior-level computer science teacher. Additionally, a computer science teacher with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average computer science teacher salary

   $50,627yearly

   $24.34 hourly rate

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   Entry-level computer science teacher salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average computer science teacher salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$74,396	$36
   2	California	$74,387	$36
   3	Michigan	$73,112	$35
   4	Pennsylvania	$70,633	$34
   5	Maryland	$66,302	$32
   6	District of Columbia	$66,200	$32
   7	Massachusetts	$64,020	$31
   8	Louisiana	$61,955	$30
   9	New Jersey	$60,747	$29
   10	Georgia	$52,125	$25
   11	Illinois	$51,612	$25
   12	Ohio	$51,435	$25
   13	Florida	$50,774	$24
   14	North Carolina	$49,860	$24
   15	Texas	$48,951	$24
   16	Indiana	$47,811	$23
   17	Utah	$46,044	$22
   18	Missouri	$42,052	$20
   19	Colorado	$37,865	$18
   20	Arizona	$36,861	$18

   Average computer science teacher salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Sandia National Labs	$96,471	$46.38	6
   2	Boston Public Schools	$89,256	$42.91	31
   3	Argonne National Laboratory	$87,752	$42.19	2
   4	Florida International University	$84,701	$40.72
   5	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	$83,582	$40.18
   6	University of Massachusetts Boston	$83,053	$39.93
   7	The University of Chicago	$80,400	$38.65	7
   8	Carnegie Mellon University	$80,314	$38.61	16
   9	Florida State University	$78,695	$37.83	6
   10	Rutgers University	$77,511	$37.26	29
   11	Baltimore City Public Schools	$77,334	$37.18	5
   12	University of Houston-Clear Lake	$76,961	$37.00	1
   13	Trinity Episcopal School	$76,467	$36.76
   14	Cornell University	$76,413	$36.74	6
   15	University of Michigan	$74,086	$35.62	6
   16	University of California-Berkeley	$72,188	$34.71	8
   17	Boston College	$70,670	$33.98	3
   18	University of Washington	$70,468	$33.88	2
   19	Washington State University	$69,597	$33.46	4
   20	Rutgers Preparatory School	$67,957	$32.67

4. Writing a computer science teacher job description

   A job description for a computer science teacher role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a computer science teacher job description:

   Computer science teacher job description example

   High School Teaching/Part Time 6-12 Instructor (General Posting)
   Date Available:
   08/01/2022
   SUMMARY
   
   Virtual Virginia (VVA) is now accepting applications for a part time Computer Science teaching position for the 2022-2023 school year.
   
   VVA seeks a Virginia-certified part-time instructor of computer science courses for secondary students in Grades 6-12. The position requires working with curriculum in a Learning Management System (LMS), conducting daily group and individual live sessions with students, holding regular office hours, and maintaining open communication with parents, schools, students, and VVA administrators.
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   
   Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
   Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher's License with the appropriate endorsement. Have experience in lesson planning and curriculum development. Have experience and expertise in using technology in education. Have experience or working familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and online/blended course work. Facilitate instruction of asynchronous core content areas within an assigned grade level. Utilize web-conferencing software to deliver live instruction and support as needed. Work with VVA administration to adapt and add to the curriculum as needed. Follow all policies outlined in the Virtual Virginia Teacher Handbook and by VVA administration. Maintain student records in compliance with VVA policies and procedures. Communicate regularly with local schools and parents to support student success. QUALIFICATIONS
   
   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
   
   Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university. Certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia in the relevant subject area. Experience working in an online educational environment is preferred. Experience with the Canvas Learning Management system preferred, but not required. The applicant will have to complete an online teacher training course upon acceptance of the position, if they have not already done so.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right computer science teacher for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your computer science teacher job on Zippia to find and attract quality computer science teacher candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with computer science teacher candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new computer science teacher

   Once you've decided on a perfect computer science teacher candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new computer science teacher. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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