IT Director - Brooklyn Heights Montessori School

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School (BHMS) offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum built on the philosophy of Maria Montessori to children aged two years through eighth grade. Students work and learn in mixed-age classes led by teaching teams of thoughtful and well-trained professionals. The students have exposure to a full range of academic and artistic courses. BHMS also offers an after-school program and a summer day camp. The School is housed in a beautiful facility in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn and is ideally located for convenient access to all parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn.  

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, as well as the principles of equity and social justice, professional excellence, and community.

Job Description: IT Director

Start Date:            June 16, 2025

Reports to:Chief Financial Officer

Brief Description:The IT Director will support the overall technology presence as it relates to end-user support, infrastructure, and administration including the management of day-to-day operations. The IT Director provides guidance to staff while supporting the management of operational activities to achieve the department’s and school’s long and short-range goals. 

Responsibilities 

Technology Support

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of all school technology (computers, servers, printers, projectors, photocopiers, communications systems (including VOIP telephone, fax, and paging systems), walkie-talkies, digital signage, ID Card System (including faculty/student check-in/out systems, prox card entry systems, and visitor management system). 
• Maintain network, help system, hardware, and software services
• Assist staff with systems such as Veracross, Blackbaud, Google Suite, Ravenna, Magnus Health
• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer on setting and managing the operating and capital budgets for technology
• Oversee technical support to faculty, staff, and students on all technology-related issues 
• Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School to provide professional development training for faculty and staff
• Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School to support educational technology-related initiatives, integration, and implementation and provide leadership in the areas of hardware and software acquisition
• Provide audio/visual support to the community, especially for Visual and Performing Arts classes
• Collaborate with the Program Heads to plan and teach classes on technology education to elementary and middle school students 
• Collaborate with the Librarian and STEAM Teacher on parent education programming

Infrastructure

• Manage internal computer and phone network (including wireless network) ensuring stability and uptime
• Ensure the security of school data with backup procedures including off-site backup
• Maintain a current inventory of all hardware and software
• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer to manage contracts and relationships with service and support vendors (internet service providers, managed copy services, telecommunications vendors, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar discipline or 5 years experience in a similar position at a school
• Previous experience working in an independent school
• Working knowledge and experience with school information management systems such as Blackbaud, Veracross, Google Suite, Ravenna, Magnus Health
• Proficiency with MacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Device Management systems like JAMF or Addigy
• Demonstrated understanding of information technology security principles and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with school faculty, staff, administrators
• Willingness to work with students in a classroom setting
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in written and oral format
• Honesty and personal integrity as overarching values in dealing with others  
• Organizational skills, capabilities for self‐direction, flexibility, and practicality to respond to changing priorities and unexpected situations  
• A team player with a positive outlook who seeks solutions to problems   

The salary range is $100,000-115,000 commensurate with experience, qualifications and aligned with the school’s financial landscape. To apply for this position, please clickhere. 

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice, and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please visit http://employment.bhmsny.org and click on apply now.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
The facts stated in this application for employment and any supplementary materials (i.e.: resume and educational history) are true and complete. I understand that false or inaccurate statements or omissions of material facts shall be grounds for denial of employment and, if employed, for immediate dismissal. I authorize Brooklyn Heights Montessori School to investigate all statements and claims contained within this application, supplementary materials, and subsequent interviews, and acknowledge and agree that Brooklyn Heights Montessori School may check references from sources other than those references listed herein. I hereby release all current and former employers from any charges or damages for releasing any and all employment information, whether subjective or objective, to Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. I also understand that an offer or acceptance of employment does not create a contract of employment or otherwise alter the at-will nature of my employment with Brooklyn Heights Montessori School.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, in compliance with New York City Administrative Code §21-119 (derived from Local Law 60/1984) and section 424-a of the New York State Social Services Law, will require all employees to submit to a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a records search of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for the existence of reports of child abuse and maltreatment.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational and professional excellence, social justice, and equity.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.

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