What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maternity Leave Replacement Lower Division position at ST HILDAS AND ST HUGHS SCHOOL?
Full-Year Maternity Leave Head Teacher. - Lower School Division
St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s School is seeking an experienced, reflective, and mission-aligned educator to join our Lower School faculty as a Full-Year Maternity Leave Head Teacher. This position is ideal for a seasoned teacher who is passionate about elementary education within a structured, values-based learning environment and committed to fostering both academic excellence and community building.
The successful candidate will inspire trust, confidence, and curiosity in students while cultivating a nurturing classroom community that supports intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
Serving as a full-year Maternity Leave Head teacher: you will foster intellectual and social development; inspire trust, confidence, and motivation of St. Hilda’s and St. Hugh’s students. Manage the social environment and foster responsible, independent learners. Develop age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for implementation within the classroom. Provide an encouraging and supportive learning environment
Qualifications:Skills and Characteristics
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Excellent communication skills in all formats including but not limited to written, spoken, in-person, and digitally.
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Demonstrate the ability to forge relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the community.
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Consistently demonstrate organizational and technical skills.
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Demonstrate resourcefulness in setting priorities and working successfully with people and systems.
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Self-directed with the ability to work both autonomously and in the team
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Contributes to a positive school culture that supports students, focuses on academics, and ensures that the school achieves its mission
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Complete other duties as assigned by the Head of School that support instructional excellence at SHSH
Essential Functions:
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to push, pull, climb and lift up to 25 pounds
Education, Experience, Skills: Bachelors and at least 2 years of Headteacher experience. Masters preferred.
Proficient in Google Office tools. Must be able to effectively communicate in person, verbally, in writing, and via e-mail.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000