Chief Technology Officer - K-12 Education & Strategy

The Abraham Joshua Heschel School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abraham Joshua Heschel School seeks a Chief Technology Officer to provide strategic leadership across technology operations, cybersecurity, data management, and educational technology. You will lead a six-person tech team, partnering with academic leaders to advance teaching and learning through AI, robotics, and digital initiatives.

The CTO will craft a cohesive technology strategy aligned with the school's mission, support the High School expansion, and ensure reliable, service-oriented

Qualifications

• 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 attention to data protection, identity and access management, vulnerability management, incident response, business continuity, and employee awareness.
• Guide long-term technology planning and investment, including systems, infrastructure, hardware, software, vendors, and services; improve workflows, integration, and automation.

Skills

Tech leadership

Strategic planning

Cybersecurity

Educational technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Independent school experience

Job description

The Abraham Joshua Heschel School seeks a Chief Technology Officer to provide strategic leadership across technology operations, cybersecurity, data management, and educational technology. You will lead a six-person tech team, partnering with academic leaders to advance teaching and learning through AI, robotics, and digital initiatives.

The CTO will craft a cohesive technology strategy aligned with the school's mission, support the High School expansion, and ensure reliable, service-oriented