Director of Academic Technology

Job Description

Reports To: Technology Officer
Start Date: July 1, 2026

About Buckingham Browne and Nichols School:
Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students' learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:

• Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
  
• Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.
  
• Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves, and
  
• Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another's experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.

Summary Description:

BB&N is seeking a Director of Academic Technology who will serve as a strategic partner in advancing BB&N's vision for transformative teaching and learning. By leading with curiosity, integrity, and purpose, this role cultivates a culture of digital fluency, pedagogical innovation, and empowered learning for faculty, staff, and students. The Director of Academic Technology helps guide the school's ongoing evolution in educational technology, ensuring that tools, systems, and practices align with BB&N's mission, vision, values, and institutional priorities while also preparing our community for a rapidly changing digital landscape. This position also plays a key role in fostering a culture where educators bring their authentic selves to the work of innovation, care, and transformative learning.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Partnering with teachers and academic leaders to integrate meaningful, student-centered technology into curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
  
• Leading and mentoring a team of Academic Technology Specialists (ATS).
  
• Designing and delivering professional development on tools, pedagogy, and innovation.
  
• Overseeing the school's technology-related curriculum and makerspaces, including supporting curriculum design, coaching faculty, and championing hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences.
  
• Guiding digital wellness, citizenship, and ethical tech use across the community.
  
• Co-creating future-ready strategies that reflect BB&N's values and instructional priorities.
  
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

• An M.Ed. or a relevant degree in education or instructional design.
  
• Deep knowledge of instructional technology and digital learning.
  
• Experience coaching educators, designing and facilitating professional development.
  
• Previous experience in a school setting.
  
• Regular in-office attendance with standard work hours, typically during the school day, with some additional evening and weekend time required for planning, meetings, and school events.

Salary: $103,000 - $113,000
BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits, employing equitable and consistent compensation practices. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands.

Compensation for eligible full-time and part-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more.

To Apply:
Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List. Successful candidates submit complete applications, inclusive of all requested materials, and respond to all posting questions completely and thoughtfully.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.