Reporting to the Head of School and partnering closely with the academic leadership team and the Manager of Technology, this position focuses on pedagogy, faculty coaching, and instructional strategy. The Director of Educational Technology & Innovation does not oversee infrastructure or network systems; instead, the role bridges pedagogy and technology to support meaningful innovation across Grades DK-6.
Duties and Responsibilities
Include, but are not limited to:
Embracing Curtis School’s Vision, Purpose, Values, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement.
Leading the school’s mission-aligned vision and strategy for instructional technology across Grades DK–6.
Translating academic priorities into clear, achievable technology initiatives and multi-year plans.
Partnering with academic leaders and faculty to integrate developmentally appropriate technology that strengthens teaching and learning.
Guiding thoughtful integration of digital tools, platforms, and emerging technologies, including AI.
Guiding digital citizenship and responsible use practices, including age-appropriate AI implementation.
Piloting, evaluating, and scaling instructional tools using feedback and data to support continuous improvement.
Coaching teachers individually and in teams; designing and facilitating professional learning in instructional technology.
Supporting STEAM integration, robotics, coding, engineering, and maker-centered learning.
Staying current with research and best practices in K–8 educational technology.
Serving as the instructional liaison to the Technology Department, ensuring classroom priorities are aligned with technical planning and system capabilities.
Collaborating closely with IT leadership while infrastructure and network operations remain under IT oversight.
Collaborating with division heads to supervise technology faculty.
Supporting troubleshooting and deployment of instructional hardware and software.
Attending Back-to-School Night, Open House, faculty workshop days, grade-level and division meetings, relevant all-school events, and all mandatory professional development.
Qualifications:
A successful candidate will:
Have a bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, educational technology, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred)
Have a minimum of five years of experience in classroom teaching. (Required) (Experience in curriculum coordination or educational technology leadership is preferred.)
Have demonstrated success in coaching and partnering with faculty to strengthen pedagogy and curriculum integration across disciplines.
Possess a strong understanding of the use/role of instructional technology in teaching and learning environments, and a working knowledge of infrastructure and enterprise systems.
Have proven communication, facilitation, organization, and relationship-building skills.
Be fluent with Google Workspace for Education and comfortable working in both PC and Mac environments.
Understand independent school culture and pedagogy.
Preferred
Experience leading professional development
Familiarity with LMS platforms (e.g., Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology)
Experience with STEAM, maker-centered learning, or project-based learning
Physical & Work Requirements
Be flexible about working in outdoor weather conditions and able to regularly sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with arms, talk and hear, and occasionally lift up to 10-25 pounds
Flexibility to support school events and varied schedules as needed
Punctuality and professionalism at all times
Salary:
At Curtis School, salaries are one component of a compensation package that includes a generous benefit package, retirement matching, lunch credits, health & life, and AD & LTD insurance. The anticipated annual base salary range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $105,000 to $150,000, depending on factors such as years of experience.
Non-Discrimination Policy:
Curtis School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or marital status, or any other legally protected status in its employment practices.
Application Procedures:
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