Chief Technology Officer

ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL SCHOOL•New York, NY

About The Position

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is hiring its inaugural Chief Technology Officer to provide strategic leadership across technology operations, educational technology, team development, AI and operational innovation, cybersecurity, data management, and systems. The CTO will develop a cohesive, long-term technology strategy aligned with the school’s educational mission and institutional priorities, bringing technology into academic and operational planning early and positioning it as a valued partner across the school. The CTO will provide executive oversight of the school’s technology environment and lead a six-person team whose expertise includes infrastructure and systems, database administration, automation, educational technology, audiovisual and theater technology, and end-user support. The role will advance cybersecurity and data-governance practices, guide technology planning and investment, and support sustainable improvements to workflows, integration, and automation. Working closely with the Head of School, senior leaders, academic leaders, and technology colleagues, the CTO will support teaching and learning through applied technology and emerging areas such as AI, robotics, computer science, makerspace experiences, and physical computing. The CTO will also guide technology planning for a forthcoming High School expansion and ensure reliable, responsive, service-oriented support for students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Heschel anticipates welcoming its inaugural CTO in summer 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Significant experience leading technology functions and supervising technology professionals.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing long-term technology strategy aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
Broad expertise in technology operations, including infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, data management, project management, budgeting, and end-user services.
Experience leading complex technology initiatives and evaluating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and translating strategy into thoughtful, sustainable implementation.
Collaborative, relationship-centered leadership, with the ability to work across executive strategy, educational priorities, and practical technology operations.
Excellent judgment and a thoughtful approach to innovation, including the ability to assess where technology can meaningfully advance teaching, learning, and operations.
Ability to establish clear direction and accountability while empowering team members with trust, autonomy, and support.
Strong communication and listening skills, including the ability to build trust and explain technical concepts, opportunities, and risks to varied audiences.
Genuine commitment to Heschel’s mission and educational philosophy, and enthusiasm for contributing to its school community.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree or relevant advanced coursework.
Experience in an independent school, educational institution, nonprofit organization, or similarly complex environment.

Responsibilities

Provide executive oversight of infrastructure, enterprise systems, databases, cybersecurity, audiovisual technology, automation, and end-user services.
Advance the cybersecurity program, including data protection, identity and access management, vulnerability management, incident response, business continuity, and employee awareness.
Develop data-governance practices for privacy, security, access, and integration, protecting institutional information and supporting effective decision-making.
Guide long-term technology planning and investment across systems, infrastructure, hardware, software, vendors, and services, and identify opportunities to improve workflows, integration, and automation.
Develop a cohesive, long-term technology strategy aligned with the school’s educational mission, priorities, and evolving needs.
Advise the Head of School and senior leadership, incorporating technology expertise into academic and operational planning and major institutional initiatives.
Partner with academic leaders and educational technology colleagues to advance teaching and learning through applied technology, makerspace experiences, computer science, AI, robotics, physical computing, and emerging technologies.
Guide technology planning for the High School expansion, including infrastructure, systems, classroom technologies, and future needs.
Lead and develop the six-person technology team, fostering collaboration, trust, accountability, autonomy, and shared priorities.
Ensure reliable, responsive, service-oriented technology support for students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Build relationships across academic and administrative departments and translate institutional needs into thoughtful, sustainable technology solutions.
Serve on the school’s senior leadership team and perform other duties as assigned.