Job Title:  Lower School Educational Technologist

Department: Educational Technology

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Hewitt School - New York, NY

ABOUT HEWITT

Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

POSITION SUMMARY

The School is seeking an experienced, energetic, and enthusiastic educational technologist to join our team for the 2026-2027 academic year. The ideal candidate will be an instructional and pioneering leader with the proven ability to connect and create opportunities and possibilities for program growth and new initiatives. Responsible for teaching students in K-4, through both integration with academic subjects as well as independent classes, the lower school educational technologist also supports professional development for faculty to integrate STEAM skills in their classrooms. As such, the educational technologist works closely with classroom teachers, specialists, and the director of technology to design an innovative curriculum in support of the School’s mission and strategic vision.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and teach a mission-aligned, innovative curriculum, incorporating problem-based learning, robotics, computational and design thinking, and tinkering experiences that allow students to demonstrate complexity of thinking and learning
• Work closely with lower school homeroom teachers to teach and support the digital life program
• Collaborate effectively with the lower school faculty and administration, director of technology, and department chair on technology-related project development
• Integrate interdisciplinary programming across lower school classes
• Partner with the lower school team to facilitate professional development sessions and model instructional practices using technology to inspire curriculum and teaching
• Lead lower school robotics club
• Assist the operations department in providing technical support to faculty by troubleshooting iOS/Mac/Chromebook hardware, software problems, and interactive televisions
• Write end of semester student narrative reports aligned to developmentally appropriate standards

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Knowledge of elementary level robotics platforms and their use in the classroom 
• Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework and/or experience working with elementary aged students in STEAM disciplines
• Proficient with Mac platforms as well as learning management systems like Seesaw and Veracross
• Familiarity with coding, engineering, robotics, and other design/maker competencies
• Comfortable using, maintaining, and troubleshooting makerspace technologies such as 3D printers and laser engravers 
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
• Proactive and eager to take initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic environment within the School community and outside the classroom 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and a positive, problem-solving, can-do approach
• High emotional intelligence and a sense of humor

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Inquiry-based pedagogy
• Master’s degree in education, science, mathematics, engineering, or closely related field
• Culturally responsive approach to teaching
• Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
• Commitment to girls’ education
• Commitment to student life
• Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
• Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration

SALARY RANGE

Starting Salary Range:  $90,000 to $120,000 (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)

TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work via our applicant tracking portal. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Knowledge of elementary level robotics platforms and their use in the classroom 
• Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework and/or experience working with elementary aged students in STEAM disciplines
• Proficient with Mac platforms as well as learning management systems like Seesaw and Veracross
• Familiarity with coding, engineering, robotics, and other design/maker competencies
• Comfortable using, maintaining, and troubleshooting makerspace technologies such as 3D printers and laser engravers 
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
• Proactive and eager to take initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic environment within the School community and outside the classroom 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and a positive, problem-solving, can-do approach
• High emotional intelligence and a sense of humor

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Inquiry-based pedagogy
• Master’s degree in education, science, mathematics, engineering, or closely related field
• Culturally responsive approach to teaching
• Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
• Commitment to girls’ education
• Commitment to student life
• Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
• Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration

About The Hewitt School

The Hewitt School is an independent college preparatory school for girls in kindergarten through grade twelve with 525 students. The Hewitt School inspires girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge and equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. The school values each girl’s individual talents and encourages respect for the diverse interests and backgrounds of others. Hewitt’s small size and supportive environment enable each student to reach her full potential and to become a responsible and socially aware leader. In keeping with its motto “By Faith and Courage,” Hewitt seeks to instill in each girl lifelong faith in herself, personal integrity, and the courage to face challenges with confidence. Hewitt is an inclusive and diverse community of students, faculty, administration, board of trustees, and staff and continues to integrate diversity into the life of the school. Hewitt respects and values individuals whose differences include age, ethnicity, family structure, gender, learning styles, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

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