Part Time Computer Support Specialist
Corlears School, a small New York City independent school located in the lively Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, is seeking a part time, 5 days a week, Computer Support Specialist ready to partner with the community to help grow the school. The Computer Support Specialist is a 12 month position that reports to Assistant Head of School or Head of school. The specialist will maintain and support all aspects of technology within the school setting. Candidates should be interested in working in an early childhood and elementary school setting.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Configure, oversee and troubleshoot the day-to-day maintenance of printers, projectors, smartboards, computers, iPads and document cameras
Provide help desk support and training to administrators, faculty, staff, students and or parents
Participate or lead in faculty and staff technology training sessions
Provide technical support for a few morning and night events that occur over the course of the academic year
Deploy, image and replace equipment annually
Manage consumable parts (ink and toner)
Install and diagnose printer problems
Replace hard drives, RAM and other accessories as needed
Create user training manuals
Perform a variety of task associated with the installation, management and inventory of technology resources to include laptops, workstations, iPads, cameras, etc
Develop an environment which encourages the effective use of technology while modeling the appropriate instructional use of technology in the classroom
Qualifications:
Excellent communication and organizational skills, including the ability to follow through to completion on multiple simultaneous tasks or projects
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to support staff on any level of computer knowledge with patience
Ability to work independently or collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, students and or parents
Technical Skills:
Proficient knowledge and experience providing support for Windows 7, XP, Mac OS X, MS Office Suite, Google Apps for Education.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or relevant certifications. Two-year minimum experience with hands- on help desk support and training. Experience working with technology in an academic environment.
The Corlears Community:
Corlears is a warm and nurturing community dedicated to the educational excellence of young children through the elementary grades. Corlears is committed to creating an environment and shaping a curriculum that embraces differences. Our small and dynamic community makes working at Corlears both exciting and an opportunity for growth.
How to apply
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Amy-Marie Rivera, Assistant Head of School