Chief Technology Officer — Education Tech & AI Strategy

12M & Ed Tech Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abraham Joshua Heschel School in New York, NY is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to provide strategic leadership for technology across the school, including infrastructure, security, data management, and educational technology. The CTO will lead a six‑person technology team and partner with senior leadership on long‑term technology planning, AI initiatives, and Innovation in learning.

The position reports to the Head of School, with responsibilities spanning academic and operational planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; an advanced degree or relevant advanced coursework is preferred
• Significant experience leading technology functions and supervising technology professionals, preferably within an independent school, educational institution, nonprofit organization, or similarly complex environment
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing long‑term technology strategy aligned with organizational goals and priorities
• Broad expertise across technology operations, including infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, data management, project management, budgeting, and end‑user services
• Experience leading complex technology initiatives and evaluating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, with the ability to translate strategy into thoughtful and sustainable implementation

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of Heschel’s technology environment, including infrastructure, enterprise systems, databases, cybersecurity, audiovisual technology, automation, and end-user services
• Advance Heschel’s cybersecurity program, with particular attention to data protection, identity and access management, vulnerability management, incident response, business continuity, and employee awareness
• Further develop practices for data governance, privacy, security, access, and integration, ensuring that institutional information is protected and supports effective decision-making
• Guide long-term technology planning and investment, including systems, infrastructure, hardware, software, vendors, and services, while identifying opportunities to improve workflows, integration, and automation
• Develop a cohesive, long‑term technology strategy aligned with Heschel’s educational mission, institutional priorities, and evolving needs
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Head of School and senior leadership, bringing technology expertise into academic and operational planning and major institutional initiatives
• Partner with academic leaders and educational technology colleagues to advance teaching and learning through applied technology, makerspace experiences, computer science, AI, robotics, physical computing, and emerging technologies
• Guide technology planning for the High School expansion, ensuring that infrastructure, systems, classroom technologies, and future needs are thoughtfully incorporated into the project
• Lead and develop Heschel’s six-person technology team, fostering a collaborative culture grounded in trust, accountability, autonomy, and shared priorities
• Ensure reliable, responsive, and service-oriented technology support for students, faculty, staff, and administrators across the school
• Build trusted relationships across academic and administrative departments, translating institutional needs into thoughtful, sustainable technology solutions
• Report directly to the Head of School, serve as a member of the school’s senior leadership team, and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Technology leadership

Strategic planning

Data governance

Cybersecurity

AI expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AI technologies

Cybersecurity tools

Job description

Abraham Joshua Heschel School in New York, NY is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to provide strategic leadership for technology across the school, including infrastructure, security, data management, and educational technology. The CTO will lead a six‑person technology team and partner with senior leadership on long‑term technology planning, AI initiatives, and Innovation in learning.

The position reports to the Head of School, with responsibilities spanning academic and operational planning,