Position Description (What you will do):

The successful candidate will be a joyful, creative, experienced educator who is able and ready to commit to the ideals expressed in the Hockaday Tenets of Faculty Excellence. In addition to teaching language arts, math, and social studies to 16 second grade students, the teacher will also serve as a homeroom teacher. As a homeroom teacher, s/he will lead morning meetings, perform assigned duties including recess, lunch, and carpool duties, and lead parent teacher conferences. The teacher works closely with two other Second Grade homeroom teachers.  Genuine appreciation of and respect for young children, knowledge of the milestones of their development, and the ability to work effectively with parents are essential. In addition, the position requires energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, patience, a sense of humor, and the ability to team and collaborate with colleagues both in the Lower School and in the School as a whole. The teacher will have ongoing opportunities for professional development.

Qualified candidates will possess a mastery of subject, pedagogical versatility, and commitment to students. Passionate about elementary education, they model the joy of learning, and they embrace professional development opportunities as they seek the best for those students and for themselves. A successful candidate will value a classroom culture rooted in the Hockaday Lower School Outcomes of wonder, agency, collaboration, and resilience.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you’ll....

• Teach language arts, math, and social studies daily to a Second Grade class
• Serve as a homeroom teacher
• Develop and execute engaging lesson plans creating an environment which allows students to think critically and independently
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Partner closely with colleagues to align curriculum, share insights, and design engaging lessons through team meetings, division meetings, and department meetings
• Engage families with warmth, clarity, and a shared excitement for student growth 
• Contribute to the life of the Lower School including participating in all assigned duties and engaging in professional development

We’re excited about you because you have...

• An undergraduate degree in elementary education or related field (Advanced degree preferred)
• Teaching experience in an elementary school setting
• Energy and enthusiasm for curriculum conversation and are interested in innovating with colleagues
• Knowledge of Singapore-based approaches to teaching math or are excited to learn them
• Experience and interest in developing innovative uses of technology in the classroom as well as comfort with its administrative use 
• A genuine appreciation of elementary school age children, solid knowledge of the milestones of their development, and understanding of appropriate management of classroom techniques
• Commitment to being a supportive, respectful, and energetic colleague and mentor
• The ability to work in a school environment through satisfactory completion of all legally required and School-required background and screening checks and verifications, including criminal and sex offender background checks.

Why you'll love working at Hockaday.

• You’ll join a mission-driven, joyful community that believes deeply in the limitless potential of girls.
• We are a community grounded in the Hockaday Cornerstones—Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics—and you’ll bring these values to life in your daily work.
• We are energized by meaningful challenges, embrace a growth mindset, and seek creative solutions that positively impact our students.
• We honor our rich traditions while embracing innovation across all areas of the School.
• We value diverse perspectives and cultivate an environment where every voice is respected and every community member feels they belong.
• We work collaboratively, support one another, and take pride in the strong professional relationships that define our community.
• We offer competitive compensation and insurance packages, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability benefits.
• Lunch is provided daily during the school year.
• We value professional development and offer extensive opportunities for you to grow, including networking with colleagues, conducting research with college professors, and even traveling the world!

In this role, you will....

• Serve as an example to colleagues in manners of classroom management, teaching methods, and school procedures
• Participate in all requisite School trainings prior to the start of the school and throughout the School year
• Attend required staff development and training sessions throughout the year
• Attend periodic in-service meetings
• Acknowledge receipt of the current Employee Handbook and are responsible for reviewing the contents and abiding by rules, policies and procedures stated in the Handbook or otherwise by the School
• Abide by Hockaday’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Commit to the ideals expressed in Hockaday’s Tenets of Faculty Excellence

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate 
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time; ability to observe students from various distances 
• Frequently required to move around the office/classroom; works at a desk for extended periods of time 
• Ability to occasionally move items weighing up to 30lbs. across the campus/classroom/office 
• Ability to periodically support before and after-school or weekend events
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members

About The Hockaday School: 

The Hockaday School is an independent, college preparatory school for girls of strong potential and diverse backgrounds who may be expected to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly changing world. With an enrollment of more than 1,100 students, The Hockaday School is the nation’s largest prekindergarten through grade 12 independent girls’ school. Ranked among the country’s finest college preparatory schools, it was founded over a century ago and continues today to build on its original Four Cornerstones: Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics.

Hockaday’s faculty are recognized as experienced leaders in their field and students in every grade benefit from outstanding faculty and access to unmatched resources.  Families who choose Hockaday care deeply about providing their daughters with a comprehensive and rigorous education, both inside and outside the classroom. Hockaday’s student body reflects the diversity that is deeply valued by the School.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.  This job description reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

The Hockaday School is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate, and to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected classification.