Full Time Computer Science Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

About CodeHS
CodeHS is a comprehensive platform helping K-12 schools teach computer science. We provide curriculum, professional development, and a full software platform. CodeHS is used by millions of students and thousands of schools and districts around the US and the world.
Mission
The mission of CodeHS is to empower all students to meaningfully impact the future. We believe that in the 21st century, coding is a foundational skill, just like reading and writing. That's why we say: Read, Write, Code. Coding and computer science are essential skills for students to learn and schools to teach.
About the role
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Curriculum Developer to help design and build high-quality computer science curriculum for elementary and middle school students across our CodeHS, CodeHop and Tynker brands. This role focuses on creating engaging instructional materials, supporting teachers, and ensuring curriculum aligns with standards and classroom needs.
This is an in-office position, which would require 5 days a week in the CodeHS Chicago office at 747 N LaSalle in River North.
What you'll do

• Design and build new K-8 computer science curriculum
• Develop teacher resources such as lesson plans and activities
• Align curriculum to standards
• Improve existing curriculum
• Customize courses for schools and districts
• Create instructional videos
• Support implementation and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience teaching elementary or middle school
• Experience teaching coding/CS/STEM in K-8 preferred
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Collaborative and self-motivated

Location
Full-time, in-office role in Chicago (River North).
Compensation
Salary range: $67,000-$75,000
Benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Paid parental leave
* Strong vacation policy (22 days off + 16 company holidays)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• CTA monthly pass covered
• Lunch provided 3 days per week
Company Values
Encourage Teaching and Learning
CodeHS is about providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities in computer science for students all over the world. We value creating fun, accessible and creative learning experiences for teachers, for students, and for team members at CodeHS. We believe that education-and specifically coding-within the formal K-12 system, the higher-education system, and beyond has the power to allow everyone to unlock their full potential.
Create a Direct Positive Impact
At CodeHS we value creating a direct positive social impact with our work. We work directly with students, teachers, schools and districts to implement computer science classes. Through building great curriculum, tools and resources to allow high schools to teach computer science, we can create a direct educational benefit to students to help explore the limitless world of computing. We believe that expanding access to computer science education will empower students to take an active role in creating the future.
Make It Fun and Creative
Bringing fun and creativity to every aspect of our work is a main focus for us at CodeHS. It starts with a fun, friendly and accessible curriculum, that allows students the opportunity to build creatively and engage in thoughtful problem solving. We also focus on developing a creative and fun environment to work in, and think that this allows us to bring novel approaches to challenging problems. Computing is about logic-but it's also about creativity-and we hope to share that excitement with teachers and students through CodeHS.
Our Operating Practices
Get the job done
We figure out the real problem to be solved and take ownership over seeing it to completion. We help move things across the finish line.
Bring context and big picture awareness
We consider the projects we work on in their context and see how our projects impact the team, company, and the customer.
Adaptable
We adapt to changing needs across customers and the team, and make good plans but know that they can change as we et new information.
Growth Mindset
We're always looking to learn and improve, and we share that mindset with teachers and students. We're working to improve individually and as a team.
Team player
We help out our teammates and we're team players. We make decisions with a team first approach and strive to act in the best interest of the company as a whole.
Constructive and solution oriented
When approached with problems and roadblocks, we're constructive and solution oriented. We think through problems and tradeoffs, proactively finding solutions.
Good vibes
We bring positive energy whether in person or virtually to help contribute to making a positive work environment for everyone.
Follow through
We make sure to do what we say we are going to do for team members and for customers. We're proactive, dependable and reliable in the work that we do.
CodeHS is an equal opportunity employer. CodeHS maintains a drug-free workplace