K–8 Computer Science Teacher
<div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Laurel Springs School, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, a WASC-accredited school, is a pioneer in online private school education since 1991. Laurel Springs provides flexible and personalized learning experiences online for students in kindergarten through 12th grade and beyond.</span></div> </div> <!--_dfFormat_=html--><p> </p> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>K–8 Computer Science Teacher</strong><br>Laurel Springs School | Remote, United States | Full-Time</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Competitive compensation package</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid holidays and sick time</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">401(k) with company match</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Tuition discounts for eligible dependents</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Professional development and growth opportunities</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Education reimbursement programs</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong><br>Laurel Springs School is seeking an experienced and student-centered <strong>K–8 Computer Science Teacher </strong>to support our online program. This is a fully remote teaching position designed for an educator who is passionate about technology education and thrives in a virtual learning environment. The<strong> K–8 Computer Science Teacher</strong> will support students across multiple grade levels through a combination of asynchronous instruction and live, synchronous interactions, providing personalized guidance, feedback, and academic support.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">This role requires strong communication skills, comfort with educational technology, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students and families in a remote setting. The teacher will support students as they explore key areas of computer science, including how technology works and how to use it safely and ethically. This role is highly collaborative, working closely with educators and staff across departments and grade levels.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Deliver high-quality online instruction through a combination of asynchronous coursework and live virtual teaching</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Engage K–8 students in a structured, interactive, and supportive virtual classroom environment</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support students in developing foundational and intermediate computer science skills, including coding, digital literacy, and computational thinking</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Teach and guide students in areas such as game design, web design, and 3D modeling</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Monitor student progress and provide timely, personalized, and constructive feedback on assignments</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proactively identify learning gaps and implement targeted interventions to support student mastery</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Communicate regularly with students, parents, and school staff via email, phone, and video conferencing</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hold virtual office hours, one-on-one student meetings, and parent conferences</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with curriculum and academic teams on course development and instructional best practices</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participate in school-wide meetings, professional development, and community events</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Plan and participate in live virtual events, clubs, and student engagement activities</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain accurate records of student performance and engagement</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Education, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Active teaching certification with authorization to teach K–8 computer science or a related subject</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience teaching computer science or technology courses across elementary and/or middle school grade levels</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with online teaching, virtual instruction, or educational technology strongly preferred</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Tracy, Micro:bit, and Java</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with game design, web design, and 3D modeling instruction</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of digital citizenship, online safety, and ethical technology use</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with students and families</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across grade levels</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating with a distributed team</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Passion for education and commitment to student-centered learning</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Work Environment and Schedule</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fully remote position within the United States</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Full-time, 12-month role</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Availability required during standard business hours (Eastern Time)</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participation in live, synchronous sessions, student appointments, and school events</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Occasional evening availability may be required</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Periodic travel for in-person events, training, or team gatherings</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Technology Requirements</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Reliable, high-speed internet connection</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Dedicated home workspace suitable for virtual instruction and meetings</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with learning management systems, video conferencing platforms, and digital tools preferred</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><br><br></p><div> <div><span style="color: #1d1c1d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.</span></div> </div> <!--_dfFormat_=html-->