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Seven Hills teachers are highly competent in their subject area. They have a clear teaching philosophy, compatible with Seven Hills philosophy and values. Additionally, they understand and tailor approaches to developmental needs and individual learning styles, sets high standards for self and students, and are organized, prepared, and disciplined in all responsibilities.

Seven Hills teachers are committed to learning how to understand and interact effectively with people from other cultures and backgrounds. They are willing to learn about and utilize culturally responsive pedagogies.

Seven Hills teachers demonstrate a passion for teaching. They sustain high levels of energy and work ethic and regularly review content, teaching methods, and the organization of teaching material. Lastly, they communicate enthusiasm for students, for teaching, and for the subjects taught.

Seven Hills teachers are confident and even tempered. They demonstrate a zest for life and a sense of humor, work well with teaching colleagues, parents and administrators. Additionally, they treat all members of the community with kindness, respect, honesty and fairness, and address problems and conflicts with honesty and integrity.

Seven Hills teachers are fully engaged in the community. They attend faculty meetings, parent conferences, assemblies, and special school events, as required. They proactively support students outside of class hours; are available for consultation with colleagues, students, and parents; and assumes an equitable share of roles beyond the classroom (e.g. coaching, advisory, or extra-curricular roles).

Seven Hills teachers demonstrate a genuine love of kids, engender respect and eagerness to learn, know well the developmental needs to students that age, and establish positive, supportive relationships with students, while maintaining, at all times, appropriate boundaries.

Seven Hills teacher demonstrate a passion for learning, look for new ways to reach students or hone one’s craft, seek feedback, recognize emerging problems and seek to resolve them, learn from successes and mistakes, and take an active role in planning and implementing periodic strategic enhancements to the school program.

Seven Hills teachers work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals, volunteer for and actively participates in school activities beyond the classroom, and help other teachers and staff colleagues contribute fully and continually develop.

The new Head of the Lower School will step into a moment of great promise and transformation at Seven Hills and play a vital role in shaping a shared vision for the future. For the 2026-27 school year, the Lower School Head will oversee Lotspeich, one of the two Lower School divisions, until it unifies with Doherty, the other Lower School division, into one new division in the 2027-28 school year. In 2026-27, the Lotspeich Lower School will be first through fifth grade. In 2027-28 and beyond, the unified Lower School will house kindergarten through fifth grade. The forthcoming state-of-the-art Lower School building on the Hillsdale campus represents an exciting new chapter for Seven Hills as the school unifies into a single, PreK–12 campus.

A central focus of this role will be to bring together two proud Lower School communities—building trust, restoring connection, and fostering a sense of belonging for faculty, students, and families. Care and collaboration will be essential as the community navigates this momentous change, particularly around the closing of the Doherty campus and the transition within the Lotspeich faculty. This work will require both sensitivity and bold, imaginative leadership—honoring the school’s traditions while inspiring renewed purpose and unity. In partner

For more information and qualifications, please click Lower School Head Search.

To Apply (this position only)

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the search consultants in confidence. Candidates will ultimately need to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents:

• A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position;
• A current résumé;
• A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission) to:

Burke Zalosh, Consultant, burke.zalosh@carneysandoe.com

Todd Bland, Senior Consultant, todd.bland@carneysandoe.com

The role of Operations Project Manager is robust and blends facilities management, operations, campus safety, and project management. Reporting to the CFO/COO, this person is responsible for the non-academic functions and logistics of the school, ensuring its continued smooth and safe daily and annual operation. This new Operations Project Manager will have opportunities for innovation thinking, creative problem-solving solving and input to help shape an exciting future for the school.

Broadly, these responsibilities include oversight of the physical plant and campus, transportation, environmental sustainability initiatives, capital projects, campus safety and security, and food service.

For more information about this position, please click Operations Project Manager.

We’re looking for caring, reliable, and enthusiastic substitute teachers to join our elementary school community! If you enjoy working with children and want to make a positive impact in the classroom, we’d love to have you on our team.

Details:

• Grade Levels: Pre-K through 5th Grade
• Hours: 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM
• Pay: $125 per day
• Responsibilities: Provide instruction, maintain a positive learning environment, and ensure continuity of classroom routines in the absence of the regular teacher.

The Seven Hills School is looking for a part-time bus driver for driving for field trips and student activities as needed. Guaranteed a minimum of 3 hours per field trip, primarily during school hours. The bus driver is responsible for checking the bus to ensure all safety requirements are met every time they drive. This position will also need to be available to sub when regular driver is off.

Requirements:

• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with school bus and passenger endorsements
• High school diploma or GED

Substitute teachers are needed for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in a range of disciplines. Substitutes are paid $125 per day. The day begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m. Candidates should be college graduates.