Employment at OWNCS
Our World Neighborhood Charter School is looking for faculty members who seek an opportunity to work with a diverse student body in a supportive collaborative environment, in which educational philosophy is based on inquiry, active and experiential learning, and social justice.
Applications are accepted throughout the year, however we encourage you to submit your materials in early spring for consideration for the following school year. Most résumé screening and interviews occur in the spring, prior to the close of school.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our World Neighborhood Charter School provides equal opportunity and access to school programs for all persons regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age or handicap in every aspect of personnel policy, practice and school program accessibility as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Current Openings
Technology Systems Manager
The Technology Systems Manager is responsible for all academic and administrative technology systems within the school. As an integral member of the Technology Department, the Technology Systems Manager reports to the Director of Technology.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to articulate technical information to non-technical audiences
- Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks
- Facility and comfort working both independently and collaboratively
- Patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience supporting technology in an educational setting
- Experience providing direct support in a Mac OS environment
- Broad knowledge of application software and operating systems, particularly those commonly used in educational environments
- TCP/IP networking experience
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Apple certification
- Experience in the following:
- Google Apps for Education
- PowerSchool
- Senior Systems
- Open Directory
Responsibilities
- Maintain and optimize network infrastructure
- Wired
- Wireless
- Servers
- Telephones
- Review and test hardware/software configuration prior to installation
- Deploy software and hardware
- Evaluate and recommend upgrades for existing hardware/software
- Manage the purchase of hardware, software, and other IT supplies
- Identify solutions to resolve problems or improve efficiency
- Provide technical support to faculty, administration, and staff
- Help develop and maintain documentation for procedures and troubleshooting
- Oversee OWNCS website
Application Process
Please submit the following to: careers@owncs.org
- Employment Application (click to download)
- Cover Letter
- Résumé
- FOR TEACHING POSITONS: Copy of valid New York State teaching credentials



