2026 Summer IT Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $17-23/hr

Summer IT Technician

Term of Employment: 06/08/26 - 08/07/26

Yu Ming Charter School seeks dynamic, innovative, and experienced educators to join our team, committed to nurturing lifelong learners who are bilingual, bicultural and able to create change in their own lives and in our community. We seek teachers that are excited by the possibility of transforming the traditional model of education to be learner-centered through personalized and project based learning that cultivates both the cognitive and social emotional skills our students need to thrive in school and beyond. Yu Ming teachers are leaders that thrive on exploration, collaboration, and seek to continuously learn and grow as individuals and team members.

ABOUT YU MING CHARTER SCHOOL

Yu Ming Charter School is a non-profit, tuition-free network of public schools located in Oakland and San Leandro and open to all residents of California. As a leader in Mandarin Immersion education, our mission is to nurture our inclusive and diverse community to become empowered, engaged, and outstanding global citizens. We currently serve 1060 students across three campuses, and continue to grow our enrollment each year. Our intentionally diverse student body comes from many racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds representing 70 zip codes across the Bay Area and 29 home languages. Founded in 2011, Yu Ming is the first Mandarin immersion public charter school in the state.

We believe every child, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves a free, high-quality education that prepares them today to succeed tomorrow. Ranked the #7 Elementary School and the #2 Elementary Charter School in California by U.S. News, Yu Ming is a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a 2020 and 2023 California Distinguished School. Yu Mings future-forward model prepares young people to succeed and thrive in an interconnected and multicultural world through personalized and rigorous learning experiences, active student agency, whole child and community focus, and multilingual education. As a result, our students far outperform their peers in the district, county, and state, regardless of socio-economic status, race, language background, and learning differences. We are closing the opportunity gap for our historically underserved students every day. To learn more about our innovative school visit our website

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Support & Systems Management

• Hardware Lifecycle Support: Provide general troubleshooting, repair, and deployment support for Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, iPads, and front-of-classroom technology (TVs, Apple TVs, projectors).
• Asset Intelligence: Execute comprehensive inventory audits and tagging projects using AssetTiger and Incident IQ to ensure 100% equipment accountability across all sites.
• System Administration Assistance: Support the Technology Team in managing core platforms, including Google Workspace, Clever, Mosyle/Meraki MDMs, and Deledao filtering.
• Networking & Infrastructure: Assist with basic network diagnostics and hardware unlocks to ensure stable connectivity for educational platforms like NWEA and Zoom.

Project Execution & Operations

• Multi-Site Mobility: Coordinate and execute technical tasks across multiple campuses (Oakland and San Leandro), requiring flexibility to rotate sites as project needs shift.
• Strategic Project Contributions: Lead or support specific IT initiatives such as software audits, security updates, or workspace organization to maintain clean and functional tech offices.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear logs of technical issues resolved and provide status updates on assigned long-term projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• At least 16 years of age
• Experience with or interest in IT Systems and Computers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment

Preferred

• High School Student
• Undergraduate Student

TIME COMMITMENT

8 Weeks on site, 06/08 - 8/07, subject to candidate availability. 6-8 hours/day subject to candidate availability.

COMPENSATION

$17-23/hr commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply at

Application submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis.

Yu Ming Charter School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.