When you work at ISB, you join a community of energetic, experienced education professionals who are open-minded and deeply invested in their work.
We want teachers and administrators who reflect our mission: adventurers, innovators, and caring communicators who strive to make the world a better place.
ISB supports this relentless commitment to innovation with robust access to professional learning, structured collaboration, and time to prepare.
Open positions:
Technology Director
Start date: July 1, 2019
The Technology Director reports to the Director of Operations and Advancement and is responsible for managing the daily operations of ISB’s technology as well as overall technology strategy in support of the faculty, staff, and administration. This includes: managing the infrastructure, short and long term planning, purchasing, end-user support and training, vendors and outside services management, and data management. The Technology Director is a member of the Technology committee, will work closely with the Technology Integrator and advise on classroom technology, curriculum, and software. The successful candidate has excellent written and verbal communications skills, is highly organized, and can successfully manage multiple projects at once. They should be comfortable working with all departments in a school environment including Admissions, Advancement, Academics, and Business Office and should understand these departments processes, workflows, norms and goals.
The Technology Director's responsibilities include:
- Managing the configuration, installation, maintenance and ongoing support of the school’s network infrastructure including:
Physical and virtual servers (Windows, Linux, VMware)
- Network devices such as firewalls, switches, and wireless access points
- All software services such as DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, File and Print Services
- Managing ISBs GSuite for Education and Active Directory systems, including user management, security, training, and support
- Managing outside vendors such as ISPs, Print and Copy Services, security services and various other MSPs to ensure proper operations
Managing ISBs Student Information System (Veracross):
- Support all users across all departments in day-to-day operations
- Ensuring proper deployment of yearly admissions and re-enrollment cycles, reports and transcripts, scheduling, and fundraising
- Plan, deploy, and support new services as needed
- Ensuring proper data entry and “cleanliness” of data
- Ongoing training for new staff, as for existing staff as new features are released
Other Responsibilities
- Planning, purchasing, deployment, maintenance, training, and support of all faculty, staff, and admin desktop, laptops, and tablets
- Installation, support, and training of all classroom technology such as interactive projectors, Apple TVs, speakers, and other peripherals
- Management of 1-1 laptop program in the middle school, including purchasing and deploying new laptops, end-user technical support, accurate record keeping, and warranty replacements
- Maintaining accurate, up-to-date and complete documentation of the school network, hardware, servers, systems, and recovery processes
- Management of E-Rate and FAMIS purchasing
- Long and short term planning of technology purchases, upgrades, and system maintenance, including the creation and implementation of a multi-year technology plan
- Management of various other systems such as our MDM platform, Papercut Print Server, and Anti-Virus software
- A/V setup and operation during special events (which sometimes occur outside of normal working hours)
- Management of keycard and door access systems
- Management of security cameras and DVR
- Supporting families in their use of ISB data systems such as the website and Veracross
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field
- Five plus years working in a school technology department.
- Organized self-starter who enjoys assisting faculty and students with their learning.
- Experience with databases, network administration (including wireless and firewalls), G Suite for Education administration, and information technology resources and services is important.
- Strong familiarity with typical school hardware (desktops, laptops, printers, interactive projectors,) and typical software (Apple platform, G Suite including Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides, Microsoft Suite, web-based applications, licensing, databases, etc.)
Please send cover letter, current resume, and three references to jobs@isbrooklyn.org.
Full-Time Preschool French Teacher
Candidates should be able to use their expertise in preschool education to confidently lead a classroom in French. Teachers at ISB are expected to work collaboratively in lesson planning to implement a strong, creative and engaging curriculum suitable for preschool children. Candidates should hold a degree in Education, have at least two years of head teaching experience in a Preschool setting and be a native French speaker.
Position Requirements:
Candidates should enjoy creating learning experiences designed to nurture the development of the whole child in a strong collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates will enjoy using a wide array of resources to build rich learning experiences while integrating multiple approaches to ensure differentiation. Experience working with preschool aged children with an ability to display effective classroom management is important in this role.
Teachers in this role support thoughtful and intentional opportunities for child-initiated play, hands-on learning, and the co-construction of learning between teachers and young learners. Knowledge of Primary Years Programme (International Baccalaureate) is a plus.
Applying for this position:
Interested candidates should email letters of interest and resumes to Rosa Torres at jobs@isbrooklyn.org.
Part-Time After School Instructor
ISB has an inquiry-based program that seeks to infuse students’ after-school experience with exploration and inquiry. Being an after-school instructor in the Lower School requires enthusiasm, ingenuity, and the capacity to engage with students in differing settings, including as a homework helper and as an advisor.
Position Requirements:
Candidates should have 2 years of experience leading groups of 20 students of varying ages. Candidate should be able to work with a range of students, ages 3 to 12, on tasks such as helping with homework, leading various activities, and resolving conflicts. Strong communication and organizational skills are a must. Candidate must be flexible with leading and supporting roles to ensure a strong group dynamic. Candidates should also enjoy a collaborative work setting and have experience leading 20-minute projects in fields such as art, science, and recreational sports.
Applying for this position:
Interested candidates should email letters of interest and resumes to jobs@isbrooklyn.org. Please make sure your email includes the phrase “Part-Time After School Instructor” in the subject line.
Lower and Middle School Substitute Spanish Teacher
ISB’s innovative and robust Nursery to 8th Grade program is a multilingual educational journey that develops students into driven explorers and passionate communicators. ISB is looking for educators with some availability during the year to substitute on an ad-hoc basis.
We are seeking candidates who are reliable and punctual in order to provide continuity and stability in our classrooms. Successful candidates will be self-starters with effective classroom management skills, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for educating.
Position Requirements:
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Experience working with school-age children
- Must love to teach and educate young children
- Flexible schedule during the school hours, (8:30am-3:30pm) or after-school hours (3:00pm-6:00pm)
Applying to this position:
Please submit your resume to jobs@isbrooklyn.org with Substitute Spanish Teacher in the subject line. Please include what days of the week you would be available, and if you are primarily available during the school day (8:30am-3:45pm), after school (3pm-6pm), or both.
Equal Opportunity Employment and Affirmative Action Policy Statement
International School of Brooklyn is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, or marital status. We seek candidates who are committed to upholding our core values of diversity, international mindedness, community, global curriculum, inquiry-based learning, and language immersion. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, identities, and beliefs. International School of Brooklyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
International School of Brooklyn is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, or marital status. We seek candidates who are committed to upholding our core values of diversity, international mindedness, community, global curriculum, inquiry-based learning, and language immersion. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, identities, and beliefs. International School of Brooklyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
