Middle School Academic Technology Specialist (AY25-26)

BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits and employs equitable and consistent compensation practices. Our compensation strategy prioritizes equity of pay for faculty with similar years of teaching experience. Starting full-time salaries for the 2025-2026 school year typically range from a starting salary of $69,000 to the median 20-year teaching experience salary of $101,701.00 Both of these salaries are exclusive of additional compensation granted to faculty with relevant advanced degrees. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands.

Compensation for full-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.

Start Date: August 2025

Reports to: Director of Academic Technology

BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits and employs equitable and consistent compensation practices. Our compensation strategy prioritizes equity of pay for faculty with similar years of teaching experience. Starting full-time salaries for the 2025-2026 school year typically range from a starting salary of $69,000 to the median 20-year teaching experience salary of $101,701.00 Both of these salaries are exclusive of additional compensation granted to faculty with relevant advanced degrees. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands.

Compensation for full-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.

Job Summary:

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (BB&N) seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative Middle School Academic Technology Specialist to join our All-School Technology Department. This educator will support faculty, staff, and students in integrating technology into curriculum and classroom experiences. The position is based at the Middle School campus (Grades 7-8) and reports to the Director of Academic Technology.

We are looking for a dynamic educator who is passionate about technology integration, creative project-based learning, and student-centered innovation. The Academic Technology Specialist will work closely with teachers to design meaningful learning experiences, lead engaging professional development, and support a robust maker education program. An undergraduate degree in education or technology, or a related field, is preferred.

Technology Leadership & Instructional Integration:
As part of BB&N's Academic Technology Team within the larger All-School Technology Department, the Middle School Academic Technology Specialist leads the charge in thoughtfully integrating digital tools into teaching and learning. They collaborate closely with faculty to enhance instruction, design professional development around third-party platforms, and contribute to campus-wide and school-wide technology policies. A strong candidate will bring prior experience supporting middle school educators and students in developing responsible, inquiry-based digital learning environments.

• Partner with faculty to design and implement technology-rich lessons that enhance learning across disciplines
• Design and facilitate faculty professional development sessions on tools like Canvas, Google, and other third-party applications
• Co-lead student technology orientation, including responsible use training and rollout of the Technology Use Policy (TUP)
• Collaborate with the Middle School Library Director and academic departments on interdisciplinary initiatives
• Liaise with Middle School families on technology-related topics
• Attend Academic Technology Team meetings, All-School Technology Department meetings, Middle School Department meetings, and Middle School Department Heads meetings
• Support the Help Desk team by triaging Tier 1 requests as needed, while maintaining a primary focus on faculty coaching and instructional integration

Makerspace Vision & Innovation Leadership:
The Academic Technology Specialist leads the Middle School Makerspace as a vibrant, well-resourced hub for creative exploration, problem-solving, and design. Beyond maintaining equipment and managing budgets, they proactively design programs that ignite student engagement and help faculty bring hands-on learning to life across the curriculum.

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the Middle School Makerspace, including equipment, systems, and supplies
• Partner with faculty to design and support integrated maker-centered learning experiences
• Lead E Block sessions focused on hands-on skills and design thinking
• Run student clubs such as Robotics and Girls Who Code
• Manage the makerspace budget and inventory
• Model and promote design thinking across academic disciplines

Middle School Teaching & Community Involvement:
As a full member of the Middle School faculty, the Academic Technology Specialist plays a vibrant role in shaping student experience. Whether teaching, advising, participating in co-curriculars, or partnering on school initiatives, they help create a joyful, connected, and mission-aligned community grounded in curiosity and belonging.

• Teach one elective class per semester for Grade 8 students
• Serve as an advisor and homeroom partner
• Participate in regular community responsibilities such as lunch duty and driveway coverage
• Take on an additional responsibility such as assisting with athletics, FIRST LEGO League, or VEX Robotics
• Attend and engage in orientations, Back to School Night, Community Activity Blocks, professional development days, Middle School faculty meetings, and admissions events

Skills and Competencies:

The Academic Technology Specialist is a strong collaborator and communicator who champions technology integration and fosters middle school students' critical thinking through scientific inquiry and responsible technology use. The ATS must communicate effectively with all constituents, actively support diversity and inclusion initiatives, and demonstrate proficiency with various educational technology platforms and tools. A successful candidate exhibits commitment to continuous professional growth and academic innovation. Above all, the ideal candidate brings curiosity, energy, and a proactive spirit to help BB&N faculty and students meaningfully connect with technology as a tool for deeper learning.

• Demonstrates strong collaboration and communication skills with a focus on supporting faculty and staff in effective technology integration and usage
• Brings a passion for helping middle school-aged students engage deeply with the curriculum and develop their sense of self and global awareness
• Shows a commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and staying current with educational technologies and pedagogy

Professional Experience & Technical Fluency The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Familiarity with Mac OS, Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Canvas (or another LMS), and a variety of classroom software, hardware, and peripherals
• Significant experience using technology tools and resources in an educational setting
• Experience with makerspaces, coding, and/or robotics
• Background knowledge of or interest in the ISTE Standards
• Classroom teaching or school-based experience at the middle school level
• Experience collaborating with teachers and supporting students in integrating technology into the curriculum
• Passion for working with middle school-aged students
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, colleagues, and families
• Professional communication skills with families, students, faculty, and staff across the school community
• Excellent organizational skills and strong communication abilities-written, oral, and listening
• A collaborative working style; a flexible, responsible team member willing to contribute wherever needed
• Commitment to BB&N's goal of becoming an anti-racist institution and alignment with the school's DEIG values

To Apply:

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement, and/or Teaching Philosophy and Reference List.

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.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols Schools takes the health and safety of its community members very seriously. Because we serve students, we strongly encourage all employees to receive at least one of the Pfizer, or Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccines before commencing employment.

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols:

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 and understanding, and learning from each other.