Posted: 09-Jun-26
Location: Whippany, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000-$80,000 annually
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Winston Preparatory School is seeking a versatile professional to join our Whippany, NJ campus as a full-time IT Coordinator and Math teacher. The hired candidate will oversee campus IT operations and teach several math and/or computer programming classes. If you are seeking a school environment where your expertise is appreciated, your professional growth is supported, and your work has a direct and lasting impact on students’ lives, we encourage you to apply now for the 2026-2027 school year. The hired candidate will begin in August 2026.
About Winston Preparatory School
Winston Preparatory School is a co-ed private day school for 3rd-12th-grade students with learning differences, including dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, expressive or receptive language disorders, and executive functioning difficulties.
Our mission is to facilitate the independence and meaningful participation of students with specific learning disorders through a Continuous Feedback System that develops skill acquisition and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner. Winston Preparatory School also seeks to influence the field of education with research and implementation models that achieve these ends, in this way.
Learn more about Winston Preparatory School at www.winstonprep.edu.
Key Responsibilities for IT Coordination
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Systems & Network Management
- Oversee wired and Wi-Fi networks, filtering/blocking requests, and classroom projection systems.
- Administer Google Workspace, Mobile Device Management (MDM), FileMaker access, and Zoom/Google Meet scheduling.
- Maintain accurate hardware inventory; propose and track equipment orders, repairs, and vendor appointments.
Technical Support & Training
- Provide troubleshooting and support for student and staff devices, printers, software, and related technology needs.
- Create, manage, and provide orientation for staff and student accounts, including Google Classroom, shared drives, and other school-based platforms.
- Provide all-faculty professional development in educational technologies to support effective classroom implementation.
- Document technology procedures, workflows, and troubleshooting steps in Asana and other relevant platforms.
- Conduct monthly classroom visits to provide students with customized technology instruction and support based on their needs.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Uphold data-privacy standards and ensure best practices in cybersecurity across all systems.
- Monitor software updates, backups, and routine maintenance to keep the school’s digital environment secure.
Vendor & Administrative Coordination
- Serve as primary liaison with external vendors (network, phone, copier, and other service providers).
- Process vendor invoices, manage expense spreadsheets, schedule maintenance, and coordinate calendars.
- Answer phone, direct calls, take messages, schedule appointments/manage Google Calendars
- Intercampus technology liaison
Key Responsibilities for Math Instruction (2-3 Classes)
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
- Teach students in a 1:1 and/or small class setting
- Employ special educational strategies and techniques during class instruction to improve skills, including comprehension, abstract reasoning, executive function, and written language
- Instruct students using a variety of techniques, including multi-sensory strategies, to generalize skills and to meet students’ varying needs and interests
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students
- Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations
- Communicate with parents to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other outside professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development
- Collaborate with students’ teams and document weekly updates that will be shared with families, including observations in both academic and social-emotional realms
- Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities
- Perform related work as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Instructional Technology or a related field
- Master’s degree (MA or MS) preferred
- Two (2) or more years of IT support or network administration experience; K-12 setting preferred
- Classroom teaching or training experience with ability to differentiate instruction
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and project management skills
- Proactive, creative problem solver who is forward-thinking, flexible, ambitious, and team-oriented
- Proficiency in Google Workspace Admin, Windows/macOS environments, and basic networking
Benefits and Other Compensation Offered:
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (Sick leave)
- Professional Development for instructional staff
- Retirement Plan with employer match after 2 years of employment
- $700 annual employer health care contribution every January following 1 year of service
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Additional compensation is available for extra-curricular responsibilities such as after-school clubs, exam proctoring, and tutoring
We are proud of our diverse student body and actively seek candidates who reflect the diversity of our school community. This position requires the successful candidate to work in person and on campus in Whippany, NJ.
The salary range for this position is $60,000-80,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Ready to apply? Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to:
Erica Piche
Head of School
