Computer Science & Emerging Technology Department Chair

Description

Position Start: August 2025

Job Type: Full-Time Exempt, 10-month Academic Year (August–May)

Location: St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School – Austin, TX

Build the Future of Technology Education at One of Austin’s Top Independent

Schools

Are you a visionary technologist with a passion for teaching the next generation? Do you

dream of building a cutting-edge computer science department from the ground up? At St.

Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School, you’ll have the rare opportunity to build a visionary

Computer Science department from the ground up, shaping how students engage with AI,

robotics and technology for years to come.

Our Mission

St. Michael’s Prep blends Catholic tradition with elite academics to form virtuous leaders. Our

inclusive, student-first culture encourages curiosity, excellence, and service through every

subject—especially STEM.

What You’ll Lead

- Lead the Computer Science & Technology program across grades 9–12

- Design and implement forward-thinking curriculum in areas like:

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Python, JavaScript, and Game Design
• Web &  App Development
• Data Science

- Collaborate with school leadership to align tech strategy with future-ready education

Role Structure

- Full-time Program lead with teaching load (4–5 sections)

- Advisory and department leadership duties included

Why St. Michael’s Prep Is Different

- Substantial investment in advanced learning through the HALO Center

- 8:1 student-teacher ratio for high-impact instruction

- 73% of faculty hold advanced degrees

- 84-acre campus in scenic southwest Austin

Requirements

Who You Are

- Deeply knowledgeable in CS and emerging technologies

- Builder and systems thinker with a passion for curriculum and leadership

- Fluent in AI, ML, software development, and ethical tech

- Collaborative, servant leader who inspires young minds

- Love for building programs and confidence in students

- See teaching as coaching, inspiring, and leading

- Possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Nice-to-Haves

- Experience teaching or mentoring students

- Background in tech startups or engineering

- Advanced degree in CS or STEM Education

Apply Today

Be part of something transformative. Lead the next generation of coders, engineers, and

tech innovators.

Apply now: smcprep.org/about/employment

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.