Technology Design and Innovation Faculty

 WHO WE ARE

Holland Hall was established in 1922 and currently serves approximately 1,000 preK through 12th grade students in a coeducational setting. An Episcopal school distinguished by an excellent academic program and a student-centered environment emphasizing a holistic approach to education, we strive to provide a challenging, comprehensive educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts college preparatory curriculum that promotes critical thinking and life-long learning. We seek to foster in each student a strong moral foundation and a deep sense of social responsibility. The Holland Hall community welcomes students and faculty of diverse racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.

Job Overview:

The Technology Design and Innovation Faculty holds a pivotal teaching role, leveraging design thinking methodologies to cultivate innovation, craft technological solutions, and spearhead progressive initiatives across the school.

This is a new position for our school. We will be building an Innovation Lab for our middle school, and we anticipate fully using that new space by the 2026-2027 school year. In the interim, this role will be pivotal in developing both the program and physical environment to cater to students from 4th to 8th grades. This position will be familiar with grade level curriculum as well as departmental competencies and skills and will work with students to enhance their learning experience using technology and innovative practices. The goal is to foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for future challenges and opportunities in our increasingly digital world.

This position reports to Head of Middle School/Assistant Head of School and is a member of the Educational Technology Department.

Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Design and Instruction:

  • Teach classes in the new Innovation Space.

  • Collaborate with faculty to develop technology-integrated lesson plans that align with the school curriculum and educational technology competencies and skills.

• Design and Innovation Space

  • Collaborate on researching and designing a cutting-edge Design and Innovation space within a new educational facility.

  • Once completed, instruct elective courses and facilitate various classes within the space. 

• Innovation Strategy:

  • Develop and implement an innovation strategy to drive technology advancements and enhance organizational effectiveness.

  • Collaborate with the Academic Leadership Team and Educational Technology Department to align innovation efforts with strategic goals of the department and the institution.

  • Utilize design thinking methodologies to create user-centric and impactful solutions.

• Research and Trend Analysis:

  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.

  • Conduct research to identify opportunities for technological innovation.

The above essential functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills.

Interested candidates must have a bachelor’s degree. Previous experience in a K-12 school setting is preferred.  Experience with Google Workspace and Apple products is required. Candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively with all community constituents including faculty, students, and parents.  

Working Conditions

• Work day from 7:45 to 3:45 p.m. The time required to perform this job may extend to hours outside department hours to include evenings and occasionally weekends.

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Activities include walking, standing, bending, kneeling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual activity. The work is performed primarily indoors.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• This position is not eligible for telecommuting; however, temporary telecommuting arrangements may be approved for circumstances such as inclement weather or special projects. These arrangements are approved on an as-needed basis only, with no expectation of ongoing continuance.