Education Tech CTO: Strategy, Security & AI Leadership

TrulyHired; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to provide strategic leadership across technology, data, and security. The CTO will guide long‑term planning, cybersecurity, and educational technology initiatives while leading a six-person team and reporting to the Head of School.

The role focuses on aligning technology with the school’s mission, managing infrastructure, enterprise systems, and vendor partnerships, and preparing for the High School expansion with thoughtful,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading technology functions in complex organizations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement long-term technology strategy.
• Broad expertise across infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, data management, and end-user services.
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies, including AI, for sustainable programs.

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 emphasis on data protection, identity and access management, vulnerability management, incident response, business continuity, and awareness.
• Develop data governance, privacy, security, access, and integration practices; protect information and support decision-making.
• Lead long-term technology planning and investments; improve workflows, integration, and automation across systems and vendors.
• Develop a cohesive, long-term technology strategy aligned with educational mission and institutional priorities.
• Advise Head of School and senior leadership; bring technology into academic and operational planning.
• Collaborate with educators to advance teaching and learning through AI, robotics, and educational tech.
• Guide technology planning for High School expansion; ensure infrastructure aligns with future needs.
• Manage Heschel's six-person technology team; foster collaborative culture.
• Provide reliable, responsive technology support for students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

Skills

Tech leadership

Independent school experience

Technology strategy

IT operations

AI evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to provide strategic leadership across technology, data, and security. The CTO will guide long‑term planning, cybersecurity, and educational technology initiatives while leading a six-person team and reporting to the Head of School.

The role focuses on aligning technology with the school’s mission, managing infrastructure, enterprise systems, and vendor partnerships, and preparing for the High School expansion with thoughtful,