Connelly School of the Holy Child in Potomac, MD is seeking a Chief Marketing Officer. This position helps to increase the awareness, understanding, and support of Holy Child’s vision, mission, and accomplishments among its many constituencies. A major focus of this role is leading the school’s brand positioning, creative development of marketing campaigns, strategic brand initiatives, and market research to support the school as well as all departments within the school.

The Chief Marketing Officer will report directly to the Head of School and work closely with the administration and the school leadership team; and will supervise and manage the Associate Director of Communications and Communications Coordinator/Graphic Designer, and ensure the Communications Office is supporting all marketing initiatives for the school.

The Chief Marketing Officer must be a creative and a doer, an innovator and willing to think outside the box, extremely organized, highly collaborative, and have the ability to build and sustain a constructive partnership with colleagues within the school.

Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent leadership by proposing, articulating, and implementing a cohesive master plan for communication and marketing for the school that is shared by all Holy Child departments (Admissions, Development, Alumnae Relations, Academics, Student Life)
• Create all marketing materials for the school, including print materials, website, digital assets, e-mail marketing, press releases, annual reports, bi-annual magazine, social media, videos, and advertising (digital and print) among other items
• Support the school’s fundraising and admission goals by planning innovative campaigns with creative content that engages prospective and current families as well as alumnae and friends of Holy Child
• Assist with internal communication and solutions to ensure the customer experience at Holy Child is positive
• Oversee the school’s brand positioning so that messaging and visuals are consistent and engaging, and utilized to accurately market the school
• Provide strategic counsel and planning for the school’s internal and external events
• Provide innovative ideas and insights to the school leadership for continued growth
• Assist the Communications Office with photography and video production
• Supervise the school store along with the Communications Coordinator
• Secure media placements for Holy Child in key local publications
• Manage third party vendors who produce collateral and provide digital services
• Oversee the Communications Department budget
• Act as public spokesperson when appropriate
• Supervise and lead department staff members
• Monitor the impact of communications by analyzing website, social media, and survey metrics
• Performing other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of ten years of related professional experience
• A clear knowledge of the principles of integrated marketing and communications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to identify and generate creative story ideas
• Time-management skills, the ability to multi-task under pressure, and have strong organizational and project management skills.
• Flexible problem solver with ability to work with a variety of people and personality types
• Ability to fully engage with the mission and happenings of the school community
• Commitment to innovation and professional development
• Self-confident, enthusiastic, and collaborative professional
• Detail and solution oriented
• Passion for working in an all-female learning community
• Experience with comprehensive constituent database systems
• Experience with Office365, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, social media platforms, and more
• Ability to work on deadline in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with a capital fundraising campaign preferred
• Experience in interfacing with outside designers, developers, and printers
• Demonstrate a positive and productive attitude
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends periodically

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to humanresources@holychild.org.

Executive Assistant

Holy Child is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Head of School at Holy Child. This position will support the Head of School with day-to-day items and will also serve as the Secretary to the Board of Trustees.

Responsibilities:  

• Coordinate the Head of School’s schedule and calendar
• Answer phone calls, take messages, screen and route calls to Head of School
• Assist Head of School to manage workload, act as a gatekeeper and schedule appointments and meetings
• Assist the Head of School in the daily operations of the school by providing complex and confidential administrative and secretarial support
• Communicate information on behalf of the Head of School to the administration, faculty, staff, parents, and local community
• Provide high-level secretarial assistance to the Board; in collaboration with Board Chair and the Head of School, prepare agenda and take minutes for Board meetings; prepare drafts and summary notes for Board meetings; manage the board portal; sent out and track meeting invites; disseminate board meeting materials; send out approved meetings notes to executive members in a timely manner; and organize Board retreats
• Handle Head of School’s mail, respond to routine matters, prepare responses (when necessary), proofread, edit, and distribute all outgoing correspondence
• Member of the Prospect Management Team to assist the Head of School with prompt contact entry and follow-through
• Manage Head of School’s filing system
• Support the Head of School in preparation for Board meetings, administrative meetings, faculty/staff meetings, and other important meetings

Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience from accredited college or university
• A minimum of five years of experience in executive-level support positions, preferably in other schools
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills
• Microsoft Software efficient (Outlook, Word, PPT, Excel)
• Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a collaborative environment
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
• Must present professional image on phone and in person
• Previous experience working with a Board of Trustees is preferred.

How to Apply/Contact: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to humanresources@holychild.org. 

Manager, Fund for Holy Child

Responsibilities:  

• Organize the overall Annual Fund campaign with a focus on renewing current support, introducing philanthropy at Holy Child to new members of the community and deepening engagement with alumnae. 
• Manage all aspects of Annual Fund print and digital production as well as social media with the Communications Department, including timing and nature of appeals, writing copy, creating video concepts, collaborating on the Annual Fund website pages and giving forms.    
• Oversee a personal portfolio of donors as well as directly soliciting additional donors as needed. 
• Recruit and manage parent and alumnae Annual Fund volunteers with timely updates, clear guidance and positive encouragement. 
• Ensure all appeals and outreach is properly reflected within the database.  
• Develop tracking reports and lists that are responsive to the needs of the various internal constituents, including all Development Office staff and the Head of School. 
• Provide prospect research on individuals, corporations, and foundations using a wide variety of biographical, organizational and financial sources. Analyze and synthesize accumulated information to assess prospects’ financial capacity, philanthropic interests, giving propensity and affinity to Holy Child. 
• Manage Annual Fund related events including the Head of School Recognition Dinner, Leadership Reception, Fund-A-Tiger Gala Reception and Say Thanks Day. 
• Oversee the production of acknowledgements and ensure all processes are documented.  
• Respond to requests for information from donors, volunteers, and staff in a professional and timely manner. 
• Perform all functions with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality. 
• Assist in raising funds for select special projects and events in collaboration with Development colleagues. 

Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Minimum of 3 years of related professional experience. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Proficiency using donor software (Raisers Edge preferred) and, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel). 
• Experience with Prospect Research.  
• Time-management skills, the ability to multi-task under pressure, and have strong organizational and project management skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and support organizational goals. 
• A Track record of timely response to requests for information, service, and assistance. 
• History of Maintaining confidentiality. 
• Demonstrate a positive and productive attitude. 
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends periodically. 

How to Apply/Contact: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: Dani DeWitt, Chief Advancement Officer, at ddewitt@holychild.org.

Spanish Teacher

Responsibilities:  

• Teach five (5) sections of Spanish, beginning through intermediate-level courses. 
• Implement creative and innovative student-centered teaching practices that achieve learning outcomes based on ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. 
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the World Language Department to ensure an integrated and cohesive curriculum. 
• Foster an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development of young women.  
• Communicate effectively and consistently with students, parents, faculty and staff. 
• Participate in the school community with involvement in Student Life activities, including Christian Service, advisory, clubs, and other duties as assigned. 
• Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.  

Requirements:  

• A Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish or a related field and native or near native fluency in the language. Master’s Degree preferred; MSDE certification preferred.  
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at the 6-12 grade level using core practices of world language teaching that emphasize cultural authenticity and develop language proficiency.   
• Ability to teach all levels of Spanish including Advanced Placement while meeting the needs of a diverse student population.   
• Proven experience engaging students in class experiences that foster critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. 
• Genuine enthusiasm, personal warmth and passion for teaching and inspiring a love of learning. 
• Willingness to work collaboratively with administration, faculty, and parents. 
• Commitment to embrace the school’s mission and values.  
• Commitment to professional growth to enhance student learning. 

How to Apply/Contact: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: humanresources@holychild.org  

French Teacher (Part-Time)

Responsibilities:  

• Teach 2 sections of French to students in grades 7 and 8. 
• Implement creative and innovative student-centered teaching practices that achieve learning outcomes based on ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. 
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the World Language Department to ensure an integrated and cohesive curriculum. 
• Foster an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development of young women.  
• Communicate effectively and consistently with students, parents, faculty and staff. 
• Participate in the school community with other duties as assigned. 
• Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.  

Requirements:  

• Bachelor of Arts degree in French or a related field and native or near native fluency in the language. Master’s Degree preferred; MSDE certification preferred.  
• Three (3) years teaching experience at the middle school level using core practices of world language teaching that emphasize cultural authenticity and develop language proficiency. 
• Ability to connect the curriculum to real-world scenarios and student background knowledge.  
• Proven experience engaging students in class experiences that foster critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. 
• Genuine enthusiasm, personal warmth, and passion for teaching and inspiring a love of learning. 
• Willingness to work collaboratively with administration, faculty, and parents. 
• Commitment to embrace the school’s mission and values. 
• Commitment to professional growth to enhance student learning. 

How to Apply/Contact: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: humanresources@holychild.org  

Learning Specialist

Description: 

Connelly School of the Holy Child’s Coakley Center for Innovative Learning is seeking a full-time Learning Specialist to support students with a variety of learning differences such as; ADHD, SLD, Executive Function, Anxiety, Gifted/LD and other language based learning differences. Learning Specialists work with students 1:1 or small group to develop skills and strategies to excel in the courses.  They are integral part of the academic team and provide insight on the uniqueness of our students.  

Responsibilities include:  

• Teach classes and provide academic coaching for students in grades 6-12 
• Create, plan, and teach study skills while meeting the needs of a diverse student population 
• Assist students with executive functioning and organization 
• Remain in close contact with parents and teachers 
• Ensure students are receiving the appropriate classroom accommodations 
• Review grades and progress reports  
• Develop intervention plans with students, parents, and teachers when necessary 
• Support the Learning Lab at least one afternoon a week 
• Identify and address student academic concerns through positive problem-solving strategies 
• Support faculty and staff concerning academic concerns of their students 
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development of young women 
• Integrate technology effectively into reading, writing, and classroom practices 
• Participate in the school community with other duties as assigned 
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within department as well as colleagues from additional departments to align teaching practices 
• Pursue professional growth opportunities to continually grow as a teacher in order to enhance student learning 
• Respond to the needs of Holy Child, including service learning, advisory program, assigned supervision and other duties as assigned 
• Commit to enhancing our school community through involvement on committees and in student life activities 
• Effective and consistent communication with students, parents, staff, and community 
• Develop, select, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a diverse population 

The ideal candidate will possess: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in special education or related field, Masters Preferred 
• Ability to create a culturally responsive classroom that fosters a sense of belonging and ensures that all students feel respected and challenged 
• Be proficient in integrating technology to support learning 
• Commitment to embrace the school’s mission and values  
• Genuine enthusiasm, personal warmth and passion for developing young women of action 
• Commitment to working collaboratively with administration, faculty, and parents 
• Experience using a variety of pedagogical strategies  

How to Apply/Contact: 

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: humanresources@holychild.org 

Interim Learning Specialist

Description: 

Connelly School of the Holy Child’s Coakley Center for Innovative Learning is seeking a full-time Learning Specialist to support students with a variety of learning differences such as; ADHD, SLD, Executive Function, Anxiety, Gifted/LD and other language based learning differences. Learning Specialists work with students 1:1 or small group to develop skills and strategies to excel in the courses.  They are integral part of the academic team and provide insight on the uniqueness of our students.  

Responsibilities include:  

• Teach study skills classes and provide academic coaching for students in grades 6-12 
• Create, plan, and teach study skills while meeting the needs of a diverse student population.   
• Assist students with executive functioning and organization 
• Remain in close contact with parents and teachers 
• Ensure students are receiving the appropriate classroom accommodations 
• Review grades and progress reports  
• Develop intervention plans with students, parents, and teachers when necessary 
• Support the Learning Lab at least one afternoon a week 
• Identify and address student academic concerns through positive problem-solving strategies 
• Support faculty and staff concerning academic concerns of their students 
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development of young women. 
• Integrate technology effectively into reading, writing, and classroom practices 
• Participate in the school community with other duties as assigned. 
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within department as well as colleagues from additional departments to align teaching practices 
• Pursue professional growth opportunities to continually grow as a teacher in order to enhance student learning. 
• Respond to the needs of Holy Child, including service learning, advisory program, assigned supervision and other duties as assigned. 
• An active commitment to enhancing our school community through involvement on committees and in student life activities. 
• Effective and consistent communication with students, parents, staff, and community 
• Develop, select, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a diverse population 
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development of young women. 

The ideal candidate will possess: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in special education or related field 
• Ability to create a culturally responsive classroom that fosters a sense of belonging and ensures that all students feel respected and challenged 
• Commitment to embrace the school’s mission and values  
• Genuine enthusiasm, personal warmth and passion for developing young women of action 
• Commitment to working collaboratively with administration, faculty, and parents 
• Experience using a variety of pedagogical strategies 
• Enjoys working collaboratively to develop and plan curricula 

How to Apply/Contact: 

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: humanresources@holychild.org 

Substitute Teacher

Responsibilities include:

• Provide classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans.
• Create a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment, by adhering to and enforcing all health and safety protocols.
• Maintain established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned.
• Maintain a professional appearance as an example to students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility.
• Communicate effectively with parents when needed.
• Meet and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or similar field
• Commitment to embrace the school’s mission and values
• Genuine enthusiasm, personal warmth and inspire a love of learning
• Ability to integrate digital tools in the classroom
• Willingness to work collaboratively with administration, faculty, and parents
• Experience using a variety of pedagogical strategies

How to Apply / Contact:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and letters of reference to: humanresources@holychild.org

Bus Driver (Part-time)

Connelly School of the Holy Child, a girls’ independent school in the Washington D.C. metro area, is accepting applications for a bus driver for morning and afternoon routes. The maximum amount of time required will be three hours a day, Monday through Friday.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, possession of a satisfactory driving record, able to pass a background check and random drug testing. Ability to manage students while driving. Ability to understand directions regarding bus routes and special arrangements. Additional opportunities include daytime transportation for field trips and events.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to humanresources@holychild.org.

How to Apply / Contact
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and letters of reference to: humanresources@holychild.org