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.
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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.
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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.