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Projects in computer science teacher

Holy Names Academy is seeking an individual with expertise in computer science to teach its Projects in Computer Science course. This course allows students who have completed the AP Computer Science course to expand their programming knowledge and work on a significant project showcasing advanced computer-science topics. Lessons on debugging, advanced data structures, and other topics will assist students in completing the projects and advancing their programming skills. These projects will offer students the experience of creating a relevant project to demonstrate the value and power of computer science.

Time Commitment
Students meet two mornings a week from 7:00 -7:50 a.m. on either Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursday. The teacher would commit to either the Monday and Wednesday group or the Tuesday and Thursday group. The course runs from September to the end of April.

Course Curriculum
There are two years of curriculum for the Projects in Computer Science. The two teachers decide together who will teach the year 1 group and who will teach the year 2 group. The curricula for each year include:

Projects in CS Year 1:

Students will review Java topics learned in AP Computer Science with a particular focus on OO design.
Students will learn techniques to write unit tests that check their program’s functionality.
Students will learn how to use debugging tools to fix bugs in a program.
Students will learn how to use hashmaps in comparison to array lists.
Students will use more advanced string manipulation in real-world context.
Students will learn the ins and outs of using files in a program.
Students will create methods to manipulate images.
Students will create methods to build and create Binary Search Trees.

Projects in CS Year 2:

Students will work on a year-long, small-group project, typically creating a game or website. Students will decide on their own project idea and implement the website with the help of the teacher. Students will use backend as well as frontend development techniques and learn new programming languages in the process.

Qualifications

Experience and expertise in Java and computer science.
A passion for working with high school students and fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and encouraging team environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with students and parents.

Compensation
$1,800 - $2,200 stipend

How to Apply
Send cover letter and resume to Head of School and Principal Kim Dawson at resumes@holynames-sea.org.

Holy Names Academy Mission

Holy Names Academy inspires young women of diverse beliefs and backgrounds to excel in life with confidence and courage, to think critically, act with purpose, advocate for justice, serve with compassion, and lead with integrity.

About Holy Names Academy

Holy Names Academy is an all-girls Catholic high school founded in 1880 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. The school offers excellent academic, arts, athletic, spiritual, and leadership programs that promote the development of the whole person in an environment of inclusion, collaboration, and community.

The school was named one of “Washington’s Best Workplaces” by the Puget Sound Business Journal and was the 1st-place winner among nonprofit companies in “Washington’s 100 Best Companies to Work For” by Seattle Business magazine.

HNA students are sought by the nation’s most selective colleges and universities; 68% of the Class of 2024 received entrance honors and academic scholarships—collectively valued at $32 million. More than 11,250 young women have graduated from Holy Names Academy, and today, its alumnae serve their communities around the world, professionally and personally.

Updated June 20, 2025