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New Teacher Center is hiring a Senior Director, Technology who will lead the strategic direction of the organization's technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital innovation. The role drives the design and implementation of a technology roadmap, including AI integration, to support educator development programs while managing technology strategy, security, and cross-functional team leadership.

Highlights

Lead the development and implementation of NTC's technology roadmap and AI strategy, coordinating internal teams and external partners.
Manage cybersecurity, data governance, and integration of enterprise SaaS systems ensuring compliance with data privacy laws like FERPA and COPPA.
Partner with program teams to incorporate emerging technologies into core educational offerings such as teacher induction and instructional coaching.
Serve as a public technical spokesperson and build strategic partnerships within the EdTech ecosystem.
Manage and develop the technology team, aligning goals with organizational strategy and building AI literacy.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), 12+ years in technology management, 5+ years in people management, AI/ML experience, and expertise in security frameworks and privacy laws.
Compensation ranges from $151,200 to $226,800 with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, and a 3% 401K match.
Experience or familiarity with educator development programs is highly valued.
Role requires minimal travel (10-20%) for retreats, conferences, and internal meetings.
Strong communication skills are essential for translating technical concepts to diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Senior Director, Technology Full Description

Senior Director, Technology

Employment Status

Full time

Title: Senior Director, Technology

Department: Technology and Impact

Location: Remote: CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MI, MN, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, and VA residents preferred.

Role status: Full-time; Non-Exempt

Priority deadline to apply: May 8, 2026

Who We Are

New Teacher Center builds a stronger, more resilient educator workforce from day one. Our research-backed, personalized support helps teachers stay, grow, and lead — strengthening retention, fostering collaboration, and supporting leadership pathways. The result: skilled school teams where every student experiences strong relationships, consistent support, and high-quality instruction. Learn more: www.newteachercenter.org

Your Purpose:

Reporting to the Vice President, Technology and Impact, the Senior Director (SD), Technology plays a vital role in leading the strategic direction of NTC’s technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital innovation. This position is responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of a technology roadmap that enhances NTC’s ability to deliver high-quality educator support through emerging technologies, including AI, while ensuring alignment with our strategic goals and commitment to teaching and learning as fundamentally human work.

What Will You Do:

Some responsibilities and duties may vary, but the role of an SD, Technology includes:

Technology Strategy and Leadership

Lead the conceptualization and implementation of NTC’s technology roadmap and AI strategy, cultivating stakeholder buy-in to accelerate the organization’s Theory of Change and mission.
Serve as the primary convener for the internal AI Taskforce and external strategic partnerships, aligning cross-functional teams and technology providers on technical visions, project requirements, and implementation plans.
Partner with Program and other internal teams to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into NTC’s core offerings (e.g., teacher induction, instructional coaching, leadership development, curriculum implementation, assessment), establishing sustainable pathways for scaling both core programmatic enhancements and innovative new work.
Act as a technical spokesperson and external liaison, leveraging speaking engagements and networking with like-minded organizations and EdTech innovators to co-develop ethical solutions and strengthen NTC’s market position.
Oversee NTC’s assessment and experimentation with emerging technologies, ensuring technical solutions are effective for staff and partners while acting as a catalyst for organizational innovation and increased staff efficiency.

Systems, Security, and Data Governance

Lead NTC’s cybersecurity posture and data governance by serving as a primary technical point of contact for district data privacy and security agreements (e.g., FERPA, COPPA).
Oversee the technical architecture and integration of NTC’s enterprise SaaS environment, ensuring seamless data flow and leading the optimization of NTC’s data lake.

Organizational Leadership and People Management

As a leader in the organization, the SD, Technology, will help the organization create an unrivaled employee experience where staff thrive through learning, growth, development, and collaborative engagement within the organization. To achieve this, the SD, Technology will:

Strategically align the team’s direction and make data-driven decisions by translating NTC’s overarching strategic plan and organizational goals into clear, actionable goals for their team, including building the team’s AI literacy and capacity to ensure KPI’s are met.
Adapt with courage and creatively navigate shifting dynamics while maintaining focus and flexibility in times of ambiguity.
Champion a strong organizational culture by embodying NTC’s Core Values, building trusting relationships, fostering a sense of belonging, and promoting collaboration and learning with respect to diverse perspectives across the organization. In addition, they hold others accountable for operating in the same manner.
Serve as a vital link between leadership and their team, ensuring information flows clearly in both directions.
Cultivate growth through ongoing coaching and feedback, conduct formal performance reviews, and have regular discussions to help team members learn, grow, and develop their skills to achieve professional goals.

What Will You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
12+ years of experience in technology management, strategic planning, and project management
5+ years of people management experience (direct supervisory and management responsibilities, including hiring, developing, and evaluating performance)
Proven track record of implementing AI/ML strategies and navigating emerging tech trends
Deep understanding of AI frameworks and the ethical implications of AI in education
Experience in or deep familiarity with educator development (induction, coaching, or school leadership)
Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST) and data privacy laws
Proven ability to identify, cultivate, and manage high-level partnerships across the EdTech ecosystem
Exceptional public speaking skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse, non-technical audiences and external partners

What We Offer:

This position offers a competitive starting salary range of $151,200-$226,800, along with a comprehensive benefits package. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range. At NTC, when determining a salary offer for a role, we consider the specific requirements of the role, the relevant experience, and the required skills, while maintaining equity within our compensation bands. For this and other reasons, we have adopted a no-negotiation policy.

NTC believes in the importance of maintaining a professional and personal balance and supports the well-being of our staff. For those who qualify, NTC offers a robust benefits package including:

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability,
NTC observes over 30 holidays per year in addition to paid vacation and sick time
New hire home office reimbursement
12 weeks of paid parental leave
3% match 401K plan

Must Be Able To:

TRAVEL: Minimum travel (10%-20%) - To include: department retreats, the org-wide annual fall retreat, internal learning convenings, and at least one conference.
Work is typically performed in a typical interior/office work environment
Limited physical effort is required

New Teacher Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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