Fulltime Indie Game Developer Jobs in Rochester, NY

LOCATION OF POSITION:  Fairport NY 14450; Eastern Monroe Career Center (EMCC)
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:  10-Month Position, Full-Time, Tenure Track
STARTING DATE:  September 2026
SALARY RANGE:  $49,470 - $79,820 per school year
*Actual Salary Is Dependent Upon Education, Experience and Contract.
 

Inspire the Next Generation of Digital Creators: Do you enjoy combining creativity, technology, design, and problem-solving to build engaging digital experiences? Are you passionate about helping others transform ideas into interactive media through storytelling, programming, collaboration and innovation?

Eastern Monroe Career Center (EMCC) is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and student-centered educator to lead our Interactive Media & Game Design program. This innovative Career and Technical Education (CTE) program prepares high school students for post-secondary education and careers in interactive media, game design, digital art, computer science, software development, animation, user experience (UX), and emerging technologies.

Students in this two-year program learn through authentic, project-based experiences that mirror today's creative technology industries. From concept development and visual design to programming, 3D modeling, game production, and professional portfolio development, students develop the technical and professional skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital world.

DUTIES:

1.  Design engaging learning experiences by providing high-quality instruction in Interactive Media & Game Design using project-based, hands-on learning experiences,
2.  Teach creative and technical skills in the principles of game design, player experience, interactive storytelling, and digital media,
3.  Develop industry-ready professionals,
4.  Support student success through differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students, including implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as appropriate,
5.  Assessment of student learning through authentic performance tasks, technical projects, presentations and portfolio development,
6.  Building positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, business partners, and post-secondary institutions, 
7.  Maintaining a safe, organized, inclusive, and technologically current learning environment,
8.  Participate in curriculum development, advisory committee meetings, professional learning and school initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

1. New York State teacher certification in an approved certification area of eligibility and willingness to obtain appropriate New York State certification.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in several of the following areas:

• Interactive Media
• Game Design
• Game Development
• Computer Science
• Software Development
• Digital Media Production
• Digital Art
• Animation
• 3D Modeling
• Graphic Design
• User Experience (UX)/User Interface (UI)
• Computer Programming
• Web or Mobile Application Development
• Technology Education

3.  Ability to integrate creativity, design, technology, and problem-solving into engaging instructional experiences.
4.  Commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment where students develop technical, creative, and professional skills.
5.  Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Preferred:

1.  Experience developing interactive applications or games using Unity or comparable game engines.
2.  Experience creating digital assets using Blender, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar industry-standard software.
3.  Experience programming with C# or comparable object-oriented programming languages.
4.  Experience with 3D modeling, animation, user interface design, or digital content creation.
5.  Experience using collaborative development practices such as project management, version control, or production workflows.
6.  Experience teaching, mentoring, coaching, or supervising students or adult learners.
7.  Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Interactive Media, Game Design, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Animation, Technology Education, Visual Arts, or a closely related field.

Approved New York State Certification Areas:

Canidates holding certification in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Computer Science (all Grades)
• Computer Science (SOCE)
• Technology Education
• Computer Technology