How to hire a computer teacher

How to hire a computer teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step computer 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 teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new computer teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a computer teacher, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a computer teacher to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a computer teacher that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of computer teachers.

   Type of Computer Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Computer 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.	$12-25
   Teacher Internship	Teaching interns are individuals who assist teachers and educators in the classroom. The interns are instructed to fulfill the tasks set out and provided by the supervisors for them... Show more	$16-32
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Classroom Management
   • Instructional Materials
   • State Standards
   • K-5
   • Mathematics
   • Computer Lab
   • Kindergarten
   • Professional Development
   • Web Design
   • Microsoft Powerpoint
   • K-8
   • Student Learning
   • Public Schools
   • Computer Applications

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead classroom instructions in computer theory, practical applications, and internet usage (including basic HTML).
   • Provide students with the information necessary to achieve basic Linux administration and configuration skills.
   • Gain experience in virtual machines and remote desktop usage.
   • Work to tailor instruction base on various IEP's.
   • Teach students the latest smart phone technology and application with PC, i.e.
   • Increase CTE VoCats scores through active lesson planning that ensure rigorous and relevant challenges.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your computer teacher job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A computer teacher can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, computer teachers' average salary in washington is 49% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level computer teachers 50% less than senior-level computer teachers.
   • Certifications. A computer teacher with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a computer teacher's salary.

   Average computer teacher salary

   $38,884yearly

   $18.69 hourly rate

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   Entry-level computer teacher salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average computer teacher salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$61,490	$30
   2	Tennessee	$56,706	$27
   3	New York	$48,093	$23
   4	Texas	$47,476	$23
   5	Louisiana	$47,381	$23
   6	Illinois	$45,179	$22
   7	Ohio	$44,851	$22
   8	New Mexico	$44,210	$21
   9	Indiana	$43,548	$21
   10	Arkansas	$41,498	$20
   11	Missouri	$41,227	$20
   12	Colorado	$38,989	$19
   13	Florida	$36,591	$18
   14	Arizona	$35,127	$17
   15	Oklahoma	$31,802	$15
   16	Puerto Rico	$20,304	$10

   Average computer teacher salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Magnolia Educational and Research Foundation	$57,097	$27.45	2
   2	Kenilworth Science and Technology School	$55,300	$26.59
   3	Tucson Unified School District	$55,045	$26.46	3
   4	Harmony Public Schools	$54,847	$26.37	38
   5	Topeka Public Schools	$53,957	$25.94	7
   6	Indiana Math and Science Academy North	$52,519	$25.25
   7	Triad Math And Science Academy	$52,107	$25.05
   8	Horizon Science Academy Denison Middle School	$51,763	$24.89
   9	Harmony School Corp	$51,593	$24.80
   10	Horizon Science Academy	$50,123	$24.10
   11	Discovery Education	$49,919	$24.00
   12	Horizon Science Academy Springfield	$49,476	$23.79
   13	Culver City Unified School District	$48,343	$23.24
   14	Concept Schools	$48,327	$23.23
   15	LISA Academy	$47,492	$22.83	2
   16	Riverwalk Education Foundation, Inc.	$45,595	$21.92
   17	Orange-Ulster BOCES	$45,339	$21.80
   18	Lotus School for Excellence	$45,309	$21.78
   19	Daisy Education Corporation	$45,213	$21.74
   20	Addison Trail High School	$44,800	$21.54	3

4. Writing a computer teacher job description

   A computer teacher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a computer teacher job description:

   Computer teacher job description example

   Applications for a computer and yearbook teacher are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 school year. We are searching for an enthusiastic computer teacher to promote real world technology skills among our students. In this position, you will be required to craft and present lessons, develop teaching material, and work with our SMA staff, students, and parents. The computer teacher will ensure that equipment remains in excellent working condition.
   
   Our ideal candidate will be able to instruct students in a variety of computer skills from Microsoft Office, yearbook to computer maintenance and repair.
   Job Responsibilities:
   Planning lessons and activities that facilitate students' acquisition of basic and advanced computer skills. Instructing in a manner that develops students' confidence in their abilities. Observing and managing classroom dynamics. Designing and grading projects, quizzes, and examinations. Tracking and communicating students' advancement throughout the course. Downloading important software updates and maintaining hardware. Attending parent-teacher and faculty conferences. Work collegially with others. Serve as a role model for students. Observe policies, procedures, and directives from school administration. Keep student management system up-to-date with grades and lesson plans (FACTS).
   
   Specific Benefits:
   
   •Class sizes are small
   
   •Students are highly motivated
   
   •Opportunity to work with international students
   
   •Teaching schedule follows the school calendar for holidays
   
   Compensation: Determined by experience
   
   Start Date: August 2021
   
   Requirements
   
   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Instructional Technology or related discipline. Teaching certification preferred. Prior experience as a Computer Teacher preferred. Excellent presentation abilities. Strong written and administrative skills. Nurturing, adaptable approach to instructing. Passionate about fostering computer literacy and academic excellence.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right computer teacher for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with computer teachers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit computer teachers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your computer teacher job on Zippia to find and attract quality computer 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 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 teacher

   Once you've found the computer teacher candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new computer 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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