Innovation Lab & Tech Integration Teacher

National Association of Independent Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine in New York is seeking a dynamic Makerspace Teacher to partner with teachers and expand digital learning offerings across K–8. You will help integrate technology and cultivate AI literacy while fostering equitable access to tools.

You will design a Digital Literacy Curriculum, lead professional development, and mentor faculty in innovative, student‑centered approaches to technology integration.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience in a Makerspace, Innovation Lab, or comparable role.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with teachers across disciplines to identify instructional needs and meaningfully integrate technology into curriculum.
• Practical AI literacy: hands‑on experience using, evaluating, and experimenting with AI tools in an educational context.
• Fluency with Mac and iOS operating systems and productivity suites, including Google Apps for Education, Microsoft Office, iMovie, and Canva.
• Comfort using, maintaining, and troubleshooting makerspace technologies such as 3D printers and laser engravers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, plan and implement projects independently, and follow through with attention to detail.
• Creative problem‑solving to approach projects with flexibility and initiative.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a broad range of people across various capacities and situations.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the access and use of technology for all students, teachers, and staff.
• Proven commitment to professional growth, including a willingness to learn new tools and technologies and incorporate feedback to continuously improve practice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence to observe teaching practice, build relationships with faculty, and collaborate on lesson planning and technology integration across all grades.
• Mentor teachers in adopting purposeful technology integration strategies that advance innovative and differentiated teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with faculty to deepen curriculum alignment and expand technology integration across disciplines; lead ongoing development and implementation of the Digital Literacy Curriculum.
• Design and facilitate professional development workshops, training sessions, and hands‑on projects to support school‑wide digital learning programs.
• Provide day‑to‑day support for faculty technology integration, including direct support of individual teachers and unique or stand‑alone academic programs, and troubleshooting for routine technological issues.
• Manage and promote effective use of all educational technology services, platforms, and subscriptions across the school community.
• Instruct students and support faculty in the use of academic technology, modeling and promoting current digital citizenship practices.
• Document and assess educational technology use to inform continuous improvement and share outcomes; maintain current software and hardware inventories.
• Research emerging technologies and tools to evaluate their potential impact on teaching and learning; engage in ongoing professional development through conferences, workshops, and self‑directed study.
• Work with the Director of Library Services to design long‑ and short‑range planning for curriculum and technology integration

Skills

Makerspace experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

AI literacy

Mac/iOS fluency

Organization & project management

Creative problem-solving

Team collaboration

DEI commitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

3D printers

Laser engravers

Google Apps for Education

Microsoft Office

iMovie

Canva

Job description

The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine in New York is seeking a dynamic Makerspace Teacher to partner with teachers and expand digital learning offerings across K–8. You will help integrate technology and cultivate AI literacy while fostering equitable access to tools.

You will design a Digital Literacy Curriculum, lead professional development, and mentor faculty in innovative, student‑centered approaches to technology integration.