What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Specialist position at The Children's School?
At The Children’s School (TCS), our community and curriculum intentionally reflect the world in which we live. In fact, our community is one of the most diverse among all of Atlanta’s and the nation’s independent schools. Our commitment to inclusion creates an environment where children and adults are free to be their authentic selves.
Our age 3 – grade 8 students experience challenging academics embedded in a nurturing environment. Our innovative curriculum uses immersive play- and project-based learning to engage students, connect them to the community around them, and encourage them to make a positive impact on our ever-changing world.
The Children’s School seeks an experienced full-time Informational Technology Specialist to start May 15, 2026.
The Information Technology (IT) Specialist at The Children’s School (TCS) serves as the technology leader for implementation and deployment of the School’s use of technology for business and instructional purposes. This position oversees information technology, systems management, network development and management, and database systems. This position is expected to work on campus except for approved exceptional circumstances.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of systems administration experience
- Experience in iOS and Mac/PC OS
- Hands-on experience in a technology support environment
- Strong working knowledge of IT systems and network fundamentals
- Knowledge, imagination and drive needed to provide leadership in an educational setting
- Excellent leadership abilities, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and speaking and writing skills
- Highly communicative and collaborative
- Ability to analyze complex problems and recommend solutions, exercise strict confidence with sensitive information, and articulate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field
- 3-5 years experience in a supervisory role
- Proven ability to lead a progressive IT group
- Experience in 1:1 deployment projects, MDM, Cisco, Meraki, Scripting, iOS, OSX, Windows Servers, Active Directory, PowerSchool, Veracross, and Shoretel
The Children's School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We believe that in order for children to fully, sensitively and effectively engage in their communities, they must possess strong local, cultural and global competence. To that end, we learn from and enrich ourselves with multiple perspectives and welcome people of any country of origin, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical appearance, race, religious choice, family structure, sex, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
Compensation commensurate with experience. We welcome all persons to apply.