Innovation Coach and Technology Integrator

EdSurge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative school in New York City seeks a dynamic Innovation Coach and Technology Integrator to empower students in grades 5-8. This full-time role involves designing a technology curriculum that fosters digital literacy and ethical innovation. The successful candidate will guide students through the design thinking process, collaborate with faculty, and deliver engaging professional development. The school values diversity and aims to create inclusive learning environments. If you're passionate about educational technology and eager to inspire the next generation, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Complete Benefits Package

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in education or related field preferred.
• Experience teaching middle school and inspiring students.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a future-ready technology curriculum for grades 5-8.
• Facilitate project-based learning using makerspace tools.

Skills

Coding

Design Thinking

Digital Fabrication

Emerging Technologies

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Education

Advanced Degree in Instructional Technology

Tools

3D Printers

LEGO Robotics

Arduino

Makey-Makey

Job description

Innovation Coach and Technology Integrator

The Allen-Stevenson School - New York, New York - Full time

The Allen-Stevenson School, in New York City, seeks a visionary and dynamic Upper Division teacher beginning in August 2025. The ideal applicant is passionate about empowering students to become confident, creative, and responsible users of technology to solve problems. The successful candidate will design and deliver a technology program grounded in the ISTE Standards and Transformational Learning Principles, emphasizing learner-driven exploration, deep understanding, and real-world application.

This full-time position is eligible for a complete benefits package. Compensation: commensurate with education and experience. Reports to: Director of Library Services and Educational Technology. Master’s Degree preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a future-ready technology curriculum for grades 5-8 technology classes that cultivates digital literacy, computational thinking, and ethical innovation.
• Teach an innovation elective to grades 7-8 and core digital competencies for classroom participation to grades 5-6 during their Skills block.
• Collaborate with the Lower Division Innovative Technology Integrator to ensure a cohesive and developmentally appropriate TK–8 technology scope and sequence.
• Facilitate project-based learning in our makerspace using tools such as 3D printers, LEGO robotics, Arduino, Makey-Makey, and other hands-on materials.
• Guide students through all phases of the design thinking process, from ideation and research to prototyping, iteration, documentation, and communication.
• Inspire self-directed learning by helping students build the confidence and skills to teach themselves new tools, technologies, and creative strategies.
• Infuse teaching with principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and sustainability, highlighting how technology intersects with justice and environmental impact.
• Integrate age-appropriate AI tools and concepts to cultivate students’ AI literacy and ethical awareness in a rapidly evolving digital world.
• Collaborate with Upper Division faculty across disciplines to support interdisciplinary projects and real-world problem-solving.
• Design and deliver engaging professional development opportunities for faculty on the effective use of educational technology.
• Communicate with parents and community members through presentations and showcases that highlight student learning, growth, and innovation.
• Staff the circulation desk occasionally as needed

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge, and Expectations

• An advanced degree in education, instructional technology, computer science, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience teaching middle school and a genuine appreciation for middle school learners; a desire to inspire, connect, and learn alongside them.
• Proficiency preferred in coding, design thinking, digital fabrication, and emerging technologies. Working knowledge of makerspace equipment and safety protocols.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive and sustainable learning environments. An eagerness to grow professionally and a dedication to lifelong learning.
• Collaboration skills and a desire to foster positive relationships within the community.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with both internal and external audiences.
• Active participant in professional organizations such as NYCIST and ISTE; stay current on educational technology trends
• Familiarity with ISTE’s Transformational Learning Principles and a passion for reimagining what school can be through student-centered innovation.

How to Apply

Please visit The Allen-Stevenson School website for more information about the School. To explore this exciting opportunity, please submit a current professional resume, along with a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications, to [e-mail]. Additionally, please submit a 4-minute video outlining your vision for the program (a detailed prompt is provided on the submission form).

While Allen-Stevenson encourages faculty and staff to use AI systems to help them work faster and more effectively, we ask that you refrain from using AI assistants during the application process. As a school, we need to learn about you in your own words and understand your personal interest in working at Allen-Stevenson. As an educational institution, we also hope to assess your non-AI-assisted communication skills.

The Allen-Stevenson School actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. The Allen-Stevenson School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law. The Allen-Stevenson School actively seeks diversity in its faculty and student body.

At Allen-Stevenson, we believe there are many ways to be a boy. Since 1883, our TK–8 NYC program has featured outstanding academics, arts, and athletics. We nurture strong relationships with each boy, helping him to develop curiosity, character, and confidence so that he can thrive in his own way.

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