School of the Holy Child is a leading all-girls, Catholic, independent school in Rye, NY, for grades 5 through 12. Guided by our mission to develop “women of conscience and action,” Holy Child inspires students to achieve their personal and academic potential while fostering a deep commitment to serving others.

Founded by Cornelia Connelly, whose vision of “joy in teaching and joy in learning” remains a cornerstone of our educational philosophy, Holy Child cultivates a vibrant and supportive environment where girls thrive. Accomplished and dedicated faculty members foster the spiritual development, individual talents, and interests of each student. This is realized through engaging and comprehensive programming in academics and service, as well as arts, athletics, and global studies.

With a student body of 390 young women from 75 communities in the Bronx, Queens, and Westchester County in New York and Fairfield County in Connecticut, Holy Child’s inclusive community prepares graduates to think critically, act compassionately, and lead confidently in a diverse and interconnected society.

School of the Holy Child actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in Holy Child. We seek passionate, mission-driven professionals to join our community and support our commitment to developing women of conscience and action.

Interested candidates should indicate how they learned of the position and forward their resume to employment@holychildrye.org.


Join our talent pipeline for future opportunities by emailing your resume to employment@holychildrye.org.

  • Holy Child seeks an experienced English teacher to teach 9th and 10th Grade Upper School English. Ideal candidates are dedicated educators who value interdisciplinary teaching and creative learning experiences; will possess strong instructional, organizational, and communication skills; ideally, have a minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience; and are highly motivated and passionate about making a difference in students’ lives.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Teach 5 sections of Upper School English (Grades 9 and 10), with a passion for 9th grade in particular

    • Provide academic support for students outside of class time, as needed

    • Serve as an Upper School Advisor to a group of 8-12 students

    • Engage with new technologies and methodologies for teaching and assessing 

    • Show a commitment to community and belonging work

    • Communicate professionally and compassionately with every member of the community: students, families, and colleagues alike

    • Communicate regularly and effectively with Division Heads and advisors about student progress

    • Work with the Learning Center to support students with learning differences

    • Attend and participate in parent conferences and school events

    • Participate in grade-level and school-wide meetings, as needed

    • Cover study halls, lunch duties, and other assignments, as needed

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree, or higher, in education or English preferred

    • Ideally, 3 years of experience teaching a similar age group and similar content

    • Passionate and knowledgeable about progressive education, problem-based teaching and learning, and differentiation

    • Strong planning and organizational skills

    • A good sense of humor and collegial spirit

    Coupled with these credentials, the candidate will have a deep understanding of differentiated instruction, a flexible and team-oriented approach, exceptional organizational and written communication skills with attention to detail, and superior interpersonal skills. In addition, candidates with experience in an all-girls, faith-based school and those who will embrace our School's mission of developing women of conscience and action are preferable.  

  • Holy Child seeks an experienced, dynamic, and innovative math teacher to teach Upper School Math courses and provide support in our Math Center. Courses include Pre-calculus and an Upper School math elective, as well as supporting Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II/Trigonometry students in our Math Center. Comfort teaching additional high school courses is preferred. Ideal candidates are dedicated educators who value interdisciplinary teaching and creative learning experiences; possess strong instructional, organizational, and communication skills; ideally have a minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience; and are highly motivated and passionate about making a difference in students’ lives. 

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Teach 3-4 sections of Upper School math with a focus on Precalculus and an Upper School Math elective

    • Provide small group support in our Math Center for students enrolled in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II/Trigonometry

    • Provide math support to individual students and small groups as needed

    • Collaborate with the math department and STEM colleagues to design/map curriculum, create interdisciplinary opportunities for learning, share resources, and evaluate effective methods of teaching; participate in regular meetings with the Department Chair

    • Work with the Learning Center to support students with learning differences

    • Serve as an Upper School Advisor to a group of  8-12 students

    • Show a commitment to community and belonging work

    • Communicate professionally and compassionately with every member of the community: students, families, and colleagues alike

    • Attend and participate in parent conferences and school events

    • Communicate regularly and effectively with Division Heads and the advisors about student progress

    • Participate in grade-level and school-wide meetings as needed

    • Engage with new technologies and methodologies for teaching and assessing 

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in STEM required; Master’s degree in Education or STEM field preferred

    • Experience teaching similar math content is required

    • 1-3 years Upper School math teaching experience preferred

    • Passionate and knowledgeable about progressive education, problem-based teaching and learning and differentiation

    • Strong planning and organizational skills

    • A good sense of humor and collegial spirit

    Coupled with these credentials, the candidate will have a deep understanding of differentiated instruction, a flexible and team-oriented approach, exceptional organizational and written communication skills with attention to detail, and superior interpersonal skills. In addition, candidates with experience in an all-girls, faith-based school and those who will embrace our School's mission of developing women of conscience and action are preferable. 

  • Holy Child seeks an experienced religious studies teacher. This multi-grade position may include middle school courses in Scripture and Church History as well as upper school courses in diverse subjects (e.g. Social Justice, World Religions, and Ethics). Ideal candidates are able to teach one or more of the aforementioned courses and are passionate educators who value interdisciplinary teaching and creative learning experiences. A Holy Child teacher will have the resources of a supportive department and an established curriculum; however, he or she will have the opportunity to tailor or redesign a course to meet his/her interests and passions and the needs of the students. 

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Teach five sections of middle school religious studies classes  

    • Work with individual and small groups of students as needed

    • Collaborate with the religious studies department and humanities colleagues to design/map curriculum, create interdisciplinary opportunities for learning, share resources, and evaluate effective methods of teaching; participate in regular meetings with the Department Chair

    • Work with the Learning Center to support students with learning differences

    • Show a commitment to community and belonging work

    • Communicate professionally and compassionately with every member of the community: students, families, and colleagues alike

    • Attend and participate in parent conferences and school events

    • Communicate regularly and effectively with Division Heads and student support team about student progress

    • Participate in grade-level and school-wide meetings as needed

    • Engage with new technologies and methodologies for teaching and assessing 

    • Possibly work with students in Grades 5-12 through clubs/teams or advisory 

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in theology preferred

    • 1-3 years Middle and Upper School teaching experience preferred

    • Enthusiastic about working in an all-girls Catholic school with a strong mission 

    • Experience teaching similar religious studies content is required

    • Experience with advising middle and upper school students is preferred

    • Passionate and knowledgeable about progressive education, problem-based teaching, and learning and differentiation 

    • Strong planning and organizational skills

    • A good collegial spirit

    Coupled with these credentials, the candidate will have a strong understanding of differentiated instruction, a flexible and team-oriented approach, and excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills, with attention to detail. In addition, candidates with experience in an all-girls, faith-based school and those who will embrace our School's mission of developing women of conscience and action are preferable.

  • Holy Child seeks an experienced, passionate STEM educator with a strong math emphasis for grades 5 and 6. This multi-grade position will include middle school math and science classes and the possibility of technology electives. Experience in teaching Pre-Algebra and/or Algebra 1 is a strength. Aligned with the Holy Child mission, an ideal candidate values creativity, and interdisciplinary learning through experiences. The position is supported by an established curriculum with the opportunity to develop individual interests.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Teach middle school classes: 5th and 6th grade math, 5th grade science, and the possibility of 5th and 6th grade technology courses

    • Design and facilitate hands-on and applied STEM learning activities

    • Work with individual and small groups of students as needed

    • Serve as a middle school advisor to a group of students

    • Engage with new technologies and methodologies for teaching and assessing

    • Collaborate with math and science colleagues to design/map curriculum, create interdisciplinary opportunities for learning, share resources, and evaluate effective methods of teaching; participate in regular meetings with the department chairs

    • Show a commitment to community and belonging

    • Work with the Learning Center to support students with learning differences

    • Communicate professionally and compassionately with every member of the community: students, families, and colleagues alike.

    • Communicate regularly and effectively with the Division Head, advisor, and the student support team about student progress

    • Participate in grade-level and school-wide meetings

    • Attend and participate in academic conferences and required school events

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in STEM related field preferred

    • 1-3 years Middle School teaching experience preferred

    • Experience teaching math, science, and technology content is required

    • Experience with advising middle school students is preferred

    • Passionate and knowledgeable about upper-elementary education, problem-based teaching and learning and differentiation

    • Strong planning and organizational skills

    • A strong collegial spirit and willingness to be an active member of the school community

    Coupled with these credentials, the candidate will have a strong understanding of differentiated instruction, a flexible and team-oriented approach, excellent interpersonal, organizational and written communication skills with attention to detail. In addition, candidates with experience in an all-girl, faith-based school and those who will embrace our School's mission of developing women of conscience and action are preferable.