What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Technology Integrationist position at Convent of the Sacred Heart?
Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Middle School Technology Integrationist
Beginning August, 2025
Position: Middle School Technology Integrationist
Reports to: Middle School Division Head
FLSA: Exempt, full-time
Salary Range: $67,500 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience
Convent of the Sacred Heart, seeks a Middle School Technology Integrationist to begin in August 2025.
The principal role of the Middle School Technology Integrationist is to collaborate with teachers of other disciplines, teach technology classes, and support the Middle School community, including students, faculty, staff, and parents, in their technological growth and understanding.
Requirements:
- Experience teaching and integrating technology into a 5-8 curriculum
- Knowledge of current trends in educational technology
- Knowledge of child development, especially in connection with technology
- Strong background in technology, engineering, and/or design thinking
- Ability to troubleshoot basic hardware and software issues relevant to tech in the classroom
- Master’s Degree related to Education and/or Technology/Science
- Experience working in a Makerspace and using tools (3D printer, laser cutter, soldering, sewing machine, vinyl cutter) to both build and maintain the program, as well as perform equipment maintenance and supervise projects
- Proficiency in at least one professional programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, p5.js, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to support Google Apps for Education and integrate the suite of tools into the classroom
- Practical knowledge of mainstream educational software and applications (i.e. Tinkercad, Adobe Creative Cloud, Ozobots, micro:bits, WeVideo, Canva)
Teaching Technology Classes
- Design and teach technology classes for students in Grades 5-8, ensuring age-appropriate skill development.
- Differentiate instruction to support individual and group learning needs, providing both extra support and enrichment.
- Maintain and refine a Middle School technology curriculum map and scope and sequence in collaboration with Lower and Upper School Technology Integrationists.
- Provide updates on individual student progress through twice-yearly report cards.
- Integrate social justice, diversity, equity, and anti-bias education into the curriculum through lessons, actions, and discussions.
- Lead workshops and training sessions for faculty on new instructional tools, applications, and curriculum resources.
- Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for faculty and students with technology-related challenges.
- Research and evaluate emerging educational technologies to enhance instruction.
- Manage online subscriptions for web applications used in the Middle School.
- Support the Middle School Administrative Team with communication tools, including developing systems, forms, and notices.
- Collaborate with the technology department to ensure best practices for internet safety, operational use, and parent support tickets.
- Partner with faculty to design and implement classroom projects that effectively integrate technology, including makerspace tools, coding, and design thinking.
- Collaborate and support faculty in building intentional technology use into the curriculum to ensure students build technology and problem-solving skills at each grade level.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Lower, Middle, and Upper School Makerspaces, including equipment upkeep and supervising the space when necessary.
- Attend faculty meetings and professional development days to stay current with best practices in educational technology.
It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital and partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height or weight, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law (collectively referred to herein as “Protected Classifications”).
In addition to the Protected Classifications set forth in this EEO Policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, pre-employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law.
This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, transfers, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.
Salary : $67,500 - $100,000
