Middle & High School CSP Teacher at CIA FIRST International School, Phnom Penh

CIA FIRST International School — a well-regarded American-curriculum institution in Phnom Penh, Cambodia — is looking for a full-time Middle and High School Computer Science (CSP) Teacher to join its Design and Technology department for the 2027/28 academic year.

Job Description

As a CSP Teacher, you will design and deliver high-quality, standards-aligned computer science instruction for middle and high school students within the U.S. curriculum framework. Your classroom will be a space where computational thinking, programming concepts, and structured problem-solving come to life — nurturing both technical skills and creative confidence in your students.

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in Computer Science Principles (CSP) and related topics, aligned to U.S. curriculum standards including AP CSP
• Foster students’ computational thinking, algorithmic reasoning, and programming proficiency
• Develop differentiated lesson plans that address diverse learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds
• Maintain effective classroom management with a strong focus on student engagement and participation
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Design and Technology department on curriculum development and cross-disciplinary projects
• Communicate regularly and constructively with students, parents, and school leadership on student progress
• Contribute actively to the school community through professional development, faculty meetings, and extracurricular involvement

Requirements

The school is seeking a candidate who brings both academic grounding and genuine classroom experience to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Education, or a closely related field (minimum qualification)
• At least 2 years of teaching experience in a middle school or high school setting
• Strong working knowledge of U.S.-based computer science curricula, particularly AP CSP or equivalent secondary-level standards
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly taught at secondary level, such as Python and JavaScript
• Excellent lesson-planning and classroom management capabilities
• Clear, effective communication skills for engaging with a diverse international student body, parents, and staff

Beyond qualifications, CIA FIRST values educators who are passionate about technology education, open to cultural diversity, committed to their own professional growth, and genuinely invested in each student’s academic and personal development.

Benefits

This is a rewarding opportunity to build your international teaching career at a leading American-curriculum school in Southeast Asia. Specific compensation and benefits details will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process.

About the School

CIA FIRST International School is one of Cambodia’s prominent international institutions, delivering a rigorous American curriculum across primary and secondary stages. The school prides itself on a multicultural learning environment that prepares students to thrive in a globalised world — making it an excellent setting for educators seeking a dynamic, internationally minded professional community.