AI & Ed Tech Strategist in Residence

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two distinct campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont, CA with 125 employees. Our deeply connected culture and community celebrates scholarship, strives for balance, and fosters inclusion. The Professional Adult Community (PAC) is an experienced, collaborative group of employees who are committed to the mission and core values of the school. Crystal is full of kind, curious learners (adults and students alike) who are passionate about the school’s mission of transformative teaching and meaningful connections. We are committed to the work required to create more equitable systems and foster inclusive environments so that all members of our community can thrive together.

MISSION STATEMENT

Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together.

CORE VALUES

• We Celebrate Scholarship - The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence.
• We Seek Growth Challenges - Our culture says try it.
• We Foster Kindness & Inclusion - Crystal is a caring and diverse community.
• We Strive for Balance - A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission.
• We Engage with Enthusiasm - With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community.
• We Lead with Humility - Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning.
  
  

The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents. A successful candidate in this position will:

• Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s core values and working in an inclusive school environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents
• Bring robust organizational, technological, and communication skills
  
  

Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY

Crystal seeks a temporary, part-time, exempt (0.80 FTE, 12-month) AI & Educational Technology Strategist in Residence for the 2026–27 school year. The AI & Educational Technology Strategist in Residence helps navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in education.

This role serves as the school’s primary architect for AI strategy and integration, ensuring that Crystal remains at the forefront of innovative and thoughtful educational practices. The AI & Educational Technology Strategist partners closely with the Chief Information Officer, Directors of Teaching & Learning, and Department Chairs to support and empower faculty, with a focus on using AI and digital tools to deepen scholarship rather than replace it. The primary objective of this one-year residency is to deliver a comprehensive AI and Educational Technology roadmap that will position Crystal to thoughtfully and effectively navigate the future of teaching and learning.

Key Job Competencies

• AI & Systems Architecture: Deep technical understanding of AI platforms and the ability to manage the back-end configuration of these tools for school-wide use.
• Technical Implementation: Expertise in translating curricular goals into technical workflows, ensuring software is configured to meet specific classroom needs.
• Operational Collaboration: Ability to work with the Chief Information Officer and Directors of Teaching and Learning to optimize AI implementation.
• Committee Leadership: Lead the school's various AI committees (Faculty & Administration, Parent/Guardian, Focus Groups).
• AI Tool Curation & Integration: Stays current with evolving AI trends to evaluate, inform, and guide educators in selecting and using tools that align with instructional goals and enhance student learning.
  
  

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• AI Operations & Technical Innovation
• AI Technical Lead: Manage the school’s day-to-day technical approach to AI, including privacy vetting and configuring AI tools for student and faculty use.
• Digital Tool Vetting: Serve as the primary clearinghouse for vetting new AI software for technical compatibility, COPPA compliance, and integration with the school’s existing tech stack.
• Strategic Implementation Support: Provide hands-on, technical support to faculty on how to use specific digital tools to support Crystal’s pedagogy.
• Institutional Technical Advocacy
• Cross-Functional Alignment:
• Coordinate with the CIO to ensure that academic software needs are reflected in the school’s broader network and security policies.
• Coordinate with the School’s Librarian to support the evolution of the library into an AI-integrated research hub
• External Technical Networking: Represent Crystal in regional EdTech and AI cohorts to stay ahead of technical trends and security concerns in independent schools.
• AI Strategist
• Cross-Constituent Collaboration: Works with diverse members of the Crystal community to develop an AI and Educational Technology Roadmap.
• Strategic Partnership: Consults with the CIO, Head of School, Directors of Teaching and Learning, and the Board on the AI Roadmap.
• Public-Facing Expert: Supports Parent Education as needed.
  

Travel Required

Travel between both campuses required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, which may change at any time, with or without notice.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Educational Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing digital systems or AI platforms, preferably in an educational setting.
• Proven experience working with teachers/faculty.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience working with Independent Schools, Boards, Parents/Guardians
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Able to climb stairs on occasion
• Able to work at a desk and computer for extended periods
  
  

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Crystal Springs Uplands School 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, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary and Benefits

This is a temporary, exempt, part-time, benefits-eligible, 12-month administrative staff position. The annual salary for this position is within the range of $100,000 - $115,000. The recruitment period will remain open until sufficient resumes have been received and may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established. The ideal start date for this position is July 6, 2026.