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Seven Hills teachers are highly competent in their subject area, have a clear teaching philosophy, compatible with Seven Hills philosophy and values, understands and tailors approaches to developmental needs and individual learning styles, sets high standards for self and students, and is 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 and to learning about and utilizing culturally responsive pedagogies.

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

Seven Hills teachers are confident and even tempered; demonstrate a zest for life and a sense of humor; work well with teaching colleagues, parents and administrators; 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; attend faculty meetings, parent conferences, assemblies, and special school events, as required; 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 Seven Hills School seeks a Culinary Specialist. This is a full time, 12-month position. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with a benefits package. The Seven Hills School is an equal opportunity employer.

For information about this position, please click here.

For the 2024-25 school year, the Seven Hills School seeks dynamic, innovative individuals committed to teaching the whole child for an opening in our after-school program, After the Bell, that serves students in Pre-Kindergarten (beginning at age 2) through 5th grade. Candidates should be eager to work in a collaborative, team-based environment with thoughtful, experienced colleagues who are committed to engaging teaching and learning.

The After the Bell teacher is directly responsible for the planning and successful execution of daily activities and transition times for participants of a specific age. Compensation is based on years of experience.

As a part of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, The Seven Hills School is looking to hire passionate educators who demonstrate equity-centered classroom practices. Applicants should have proven success supporting under-represented student identities to have an equitable experience in their school.

 Hours are typically 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday with additional hours on days school is not in session and child care is provided.

Qualifications

All candidates must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or an associate degree from an accredited college in early childhood education is preferred
• Two or more years of experience working with children in a school or childcare setting
• Experience in programming for children and planning developmentally appropriate activities

Qualities Sought

• A joyful enthusiasm for working with children and helping them grow in positive ways
• Exceptional understanding of the developmental needs of children
• Experience in collaborating closely with colleagues and parents
• Eagerness to immerse oneself fully in the life of the school
• Flexibility, energy, creativity, high expectations, and a sense of humor

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is responsible for developing and managing relationships with prospects determined to have the ability to make major and planned gifts to the School. The MGO will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift donors, working to cultivate lasting relationships with these key stakeholders of the School. As the Seven Hills development team is small and nimble, the MGO will join a highly collaborative group of professionals to ensure a coordinated and effective execution of major gifts moves management. The MGO will be expected to steward, retain, and upgrade current major gift donors and bring new major gifts donors to Seven Hills. Success will be measured not only in dollars.

Salary range: $90,000-$125,000 per year, plus benefits

For more information about this positing, including responsibilities and qualifications, please click here.

Seven Hills School has retained Fissinger Fundraising LLC to conduct this search. To be considered for this opportunity, please send a letter of interest and resume to:

Peter Fissinger, Fissinger Fundraising LLC

pjf@fissingerfundraising.com