Technology Intern

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm

Salary

This position pays $15.49 per hour, with a commitment of 20 hours per week for a duration of 5 weeks.

What is the opportunity?

This innovative school focuses on building independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership through enrichment programming, agile learning, and exceptional instruction. That's where you come in. Are you a proactive problem solver with a passion for technology and service? Do you enjoy using your tech skills to support others and keep systems running smoothly? Your next step is clear. Grow with us!

What will you be doing?

Technology Support and Issue Resolution

• Utilize the School Dude and/or Google Form Help Desk ticketing system to manage daily workflow for staff, parents, and students
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic computer and networking issues
• Escalate unresolved problems to senior technical staff
• Prioritize and execute tasks as directed by management
• Communicate effectively with customers to ensure satisfaction and issue resolution

Technical Knowledge Areas

• Basic knowledge of Windows 10 operating systems
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of Google ChromeOS and Google Workspaces (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of wireless networking, AV technologies (speakers, projectors), and printer/copier hardware

Team and School Support

• Participate in school and organization-wide family events
• Support a collaborative and inclusive school culture
• Maintain and organize technology materials and equipment

What do we require from you?

• Spanish-speaking candidates strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success in a service or tech support role
• Growth-focused mindset and a commitment to continuous learning
• High level of emotional intelligence, communication, and interpersonal skills
• 2+ years of experience in an urban setting preferred
• Welcomes the challenge to grow, learn, and improve in a collaborative environment.
• Committed to serving our scholar population in an anti-discriminatory learning environment.
• Semifinalist candidates will be required to provide unofficial transcripts, evidence of certification/eligibility, and 3 professional references. 
• Hired candidates are responsible for the following: official transcripts, criminal clearance (fingerprinting), and medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing).

Want to join our FAmily?

We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. 

Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve. 

We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.