Position Overview

Harbor Country Day School seeks a Director of Innovation and STEAM Education to lead the development, integration, and advancement of a dynamic STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) program across all grade levels. The position plays a key leadership role in shaping the school’s future-focused curriculum, supporting faculty professional growth, and fostering a culture of inquiry, creativity, and innovation throughout the community. The role reports to the Director of Technology and supports the technology curriculum. 

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Leadership:
  
  
• Design and implement a cohesive, project-based STEAM curriculum across all grade levels (Preschool–8th).
  Collaborate with faculty to integrate STEAM concepts into core academic disciplines and classroom projects.
• Stay informed about educational trends and emerging technologies to keep the program at the forefront.
  

• Innovation and Technology Integration:
  
  
• Oversee the effective use of educational technology tools and platforms.
  Lead professional development in instructional technology and innovation-based teaching methods.
• Partner with faculty to promote learning experiences using robotics, coding, maker spaces, and design thinking with a focus on empathetic need-finding.
  
  
• Instructional Role:
  
  
• Teach STEAM-related classes, clubs, or electives, especially in upper elementary and middle school grades.
• Guide students in hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and real-world problem solving in which issues are generated by students' interests.
• Foster interest in and develop a FLL Robotics Club with elements of competition.
  
  
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  
  
• Serve as a resource and coach for faculty to enhance cross-disciplinary instruction.
• Collaborate with school leadership on strategic planning, innovation initiatives, and external partnerships.
• Manage and maintain STEAM lab spaces, equipment, and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in STEAM education, innovation, or technology integration.
• Proven experience designing and delivering engaging, hands-on learning experiences for elementary and/or middle school students.
• Strong knowledge of design thinking, project-based learning, and emerging educational technologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• A deep appreciation for the developmental needs of children and a passion for STEAM education.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collegial faculty community.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership.
• A warm, welcoming school culture rooted in tradition and innovation.
• A chance to shape the future of STEAM education in a small, vibrant learning environment.
  
  

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following to asperling@hcdsny.org

• A cover letter expressing interest and alignment with Harbor’s mission
• A current resume
• Contact information for three current professional references

About Harbor Country Day School

Harbor Country Day School is a PreSchool through Eighth Grade, independent, day school on a beautiful 13 acre campus on the north shore of Long Island. Our mission best represents us - "Harbor cherishes childhood, cultivates wonder and inspires confident learners and leaders." Please visit our website to learn more: www.hcdsny.org

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