Leave Replacement Upper School Technology Integrator and Teacher (5th-8th Grade)

The Town School is a 113 year-old coeducational Nursery through 8th Grade school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Town embraces high academic and ethical standards for each student, and our school's motto, "Let there be joy in learning," guides all members of the community. We are committed to equity and inclusion, creating a school community where all have a sense of belonging. Town students graduate as well-rounded emerging scholars and citizens who are articulate, resilient, morally responsible, and committed to a path of lifelong learning. Town now seeks a Technology Integrator and Teacher leave replacement for the 2026-27 school year. As a member of the Upper School Faculty and our Technology Department, this position reports directly to the Upper School Division Head and Assistant Division Head. Acting as a teacher, mentor, role model, and professional development specialist, the Technology Integrator advanced Town's efforts to blend technology into the school curriculum. Town's 2026-27 Faculty Scale is $68,000 to $115,300, based on years of classroom teaching experience. The salary for this interim position will be a prorated step on the scale, determined by length of leave coverage. The Town School seeks an experienced middle school educator. Start Date: September 9, 2026 Tentative End Date: January 2027 Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership in curriculum integration and our 1:1 program in the daily classes of the Upper School. Work with the Academic Team to regularly ensure that the use of technology in the Upper School is curriculum-driven, age-appropriate, and is consistent with the "best practices" model of technology integration. Maintain, manage, and promote Town's iLab Makerspace. Act as a resource in providing academic technology support for Upper School faculty, students, and staff to model effective educational technology use. Coordinate programs for educating the Upper School (administration, faculty, staff, students, and parents) about instructional technology issues. Remain current in relevant curricular issues and trends in educational technologies through research and communication with professional organizations and colleagues at other schools. Manage EdTech platforms Qualifications Bachelor's degree required, Master's in Education or Educational Technology preferred 2 - 5 years experience teaching and catering to primary (Pre-K through 5th) students' developmental needs. Knowledge of current pedagogical strategies, technology trends, and a high level of proficiency with educational technology. Flexibility, creativity, and an ability to work with a variety of learning styles and age levels. Effective and supportive communication skills, including the ability to explain technology issues to technical and non-technical audiences. Initiative and assertiveness in introducing educational technology and its integration in the classroom. Experience with iOS software, apps, and iPad functionality, G Suite for Education, Learning Management Systems (preferable Schoology/Seesaw), Interactive Digital Displays (preferably Legamaster), and a willingness to become an expert in other products as necessary. Knowledge and ability to teach coding and Maker curriculum(s) Support of Town's mission and values, and a demonstrated commitment to the aspirations in our school's Statement on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity. Steadiness, warmth, empathy, discernment, superb communication and organization skills, high energy, a positive way of being, and a good sense of humor. Town aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community and therefore strongly encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. * Base salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level, stipends, and years of service beyond step 20 on the salary scale. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Town School