Entry Level Computer Teacher Jobs
New grad computer teacher jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of lesson plans or internship classroom work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Government & Public Sector, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like State of Connecticut, Zeta Charter Schools, and THOMASVILLE CITY SCHOOLS hiring at this level now.
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Incumbents in this class must meet the State Board of Education requirements to receive an initial educator certificate for External Diploma Program/Noncredited Mandated Programs (107).Secondary certified candidates will also need to meet the requirements to receive an initial educator certificate for High School Credit Diploma Program (106). Selected candidate will have six(6) months from their hire date to obtain the applicable endorsement.
We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:
- Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System;
- Tuition reimbursement;
- Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information;
- A variety of medical and dental plans;
- Participation in a hybrid retirement plan which provides a retirement benefit, that may include retiree health insurance;
- Sick and personal leave;
- Five (5) weeks of scheduled vacation time;
- Annual $1,000 lump sum payment.
- Providing limitless opportunities;
- Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
- Performing meaningful work and;
- Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
- Unified School District (USD) #1 follows a 12-month school calendar.
- First shift, Monday – Friday.(Example hours: 7:30-3:00 p.m. which includes a half-hour unpaid lunch)
- Full time, 35 hours per week.
- B.A. Degree: $72,275
- M.A. Degree: $75,900
- Sixth Year: $81,208
- NOTE: Selected candidates may be required to present a lesson plan in front of students in one of our Correctional Facilities as part of the interview process. Candidates selected for hire, are required to attend a fourteen (14) week training at the CTDOC Training Academy. More details can be found in the 'Selection Plan' of this job bulletin.
As a State School Teacher with the DOC, you will be responsible for:
- Prioritizing safety and security as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens, and offenders;
- Teaching early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject, and/or special education curricula;
- Developing educational plans for individuals and groups;
- Setting short and long term goals and evaluating student progress;
- Participating in planning team meetings and case review conferences to assess student behavior;
- Holding conferences with parents or officials concerned with student performance;
- Relating to professionals in ancillary educational roles;
- Maintaining student records and writing reports; and
- Modeling positive teaching practices.
- An understanding of the different types of learning styles of students and being able to teach to their ability levels.
- The ability to work with a variety of different disciplines throughout the day.
- Working knowledge of classroom routines and disciplines.
- Outstanding personal and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to follow the class schedule as provided by the school administration with the understanding that it may change unexpectedly.
The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is the agency responsible for corrections in the U.S. State of Connecticut. The agency operates 13 correctional facilities. It has its headquarters in Wethersfield. The DOC protects public safety by ensuring offenders serve their sentences of imprisonments in facilities that are safe, human, and provide re-entry programming.
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is a unified system; all sentenced and un-sentenced offenders are supervised by the DOC. The Department also provides supervision for offenders on parole, community release, and other discretionary release programs.
Our School District
USD #1 is dedicated to providing quality educational programs for incarcerated individuals. Students are offered academic knowledge, vocational competencies, and life skills integrated with technology in a positive environment to foster lifelong learning, multicultural awareness, and a successful social transition. USD#1 offers an array of academic programming, including:
- K-12 High School Program
- Adult Basic Education (ABE)
- General Education Development (GED)
- Credit Diploma Program (CDP)
- English Second Language (ESL)/ Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and;
- a wide variety of Career-Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Our USD#1 motto is defined by the Latin phrase on the District's seal. The phrase, "Non Sum Qualis Eram," translates into English, as "I am not what I once was." The hope is that returning citizens will be provided with some of the core tools required to change their path in life through education.
Selection Plan
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
- This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rachel Allsop at rachel.allsop@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Teaches early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject and/or special education curricula;
- Develops educational plans for individuals and groups material level to students ability;
- Sets short and long term goals and evaluates progress of students;
- Participates in planning team meetings and case review conferences assessing student behavior;
- Relates to professionals in ancillary educational roles;
- Maintains student records and writes reports;
- May hold conferences with parents or officials concerned with student's performance;
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of
- the philosophy and methods of education and teaching;
- the principles and practices of education for special needs population;
- student program needs and goal setting;
- Ability to
- motivate students;
- communicate at the appropriate level;
- establish cooperative relationships with those contacted in work;
- prepare written reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with teaching a diverse group of people.
- Experience working in a correctional institution setting, detention center, or similarly secured environment.
- Experience teaching groups of people with differing levels of education.
- Experience teaching Computer Science courses.
- State of CT Teaching Endorsements for grades 7 - 12
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate appropriate to the teaching assignment.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator's license.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
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Entry Level Computer Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level computer teacher job?
Entry level computer teacher employers look for a relevant degree in education, computer science, or a related field, along with any classroom experience from student teaching, tutoring, or internships. A portfolio showing lesson plans you have designed, tools you have used, and student outcomes you have supported gives you a concrete edge at this stage over candidates who list coursework alone.
Which companies hire entry level computer teachers?
Companies hiring entry level computer teachers right now include State of Connecticut, Zeta Charter Schools, and THOMASVILLE CITY SCHOOLS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from K-12 schools, charter networks, community colleges, and education technology organizations that build entry-point teaching roles into their staffing plans.
Are there remote entry level computer teacher jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles are on-site or hybrid. About 0% of entry level computer teacher openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in online learning platforms, virtual charter schools, and corporate training programs that run instructor-led courses outside a traditional classroom setting.
Are these new grad computer teacher jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts student teaching, tutoring, or internship experience in place of full-time classroom history, and treats a teaching portfolio or relevant certification as a qualifying signal alongside a recent graduate's degree.
Which industries hire the most entry level computer teachers?
Entry Level computer teacher roles concentrate in Education, Government & Public Sector, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they are actively expanding digital literacy programs and need instructors who can build foundational computer skills curricula without requiring years of prior teaching experience.