Academic Technology Coordinator

The Speyer Legacy School, a K-8 school for accelerated learners in Manhattan, seeks an Academic Technology Coordinator. This  position requires a dynamic and experienced teacher, technologist and tinkerer with a deep understanding of educational technology and a focus on computational thinking and creative problem solving. The role requires flexibility and collaboration to advance the use of technology to support excellent teaching and learning. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leverage technology to support best practices in pedagogy

• Collaborate as a thought-partner for teachers leading project-based work

• Encourage student agency, reflection, collaboration, and creative problem-solving

• Support interdisciplinary projects focused on design thinking strategies 

• Support technology integration as a resource for teachers 

• Design curriculum to enhance the existing Computational Thinking scope and sequence

• Support teachers, students, and administrators in their day-to-day technology needs

• Troubleshoot and support the software, hardware, and systems, including classroom multimedia and student and teacher devices

Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred

• Experience in educational environment, preferably in a comparable K-8 environment

• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork and ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students and parents

• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills

• Enthusiasm to help students and teachers use technology in meaningful ways

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational, and project management skills

• Experience coding in multiple programming languages preferred

• Experience with current technologies used in educational institutions

• Understanding of Maker Movement

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org.

The Speyer Legacy School encourages applications from a pool of candidates who contribute to the diversity of our community.