Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school, committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical and social development of young women in grades 6 through 12. We welcome candidates that demonstrate a strong commitment to developing our students into leaders of tomorrow.
Building an inclusive and diverse school community is a priority and we are committed to hiring faculty and staff with diverse experiences and backgrounds to empower our students to connect, belong, and grow. We welcome your interest in a career at Holy Child.
See below for current job employment opportunities.
Social Studies Teacher
Date Posted: 1/21/22
Date Needed: Fall 2022
City: Potomac, MD. Montgomery County
Primary Category: Social Studies Teacher
Type of Position: Full-Time
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Masters Preferred
Experience Requirement: 3+ years
Description:
Connelly School of the Holy Child is seeking passionate teachers to join our outstanding faculty for the 2022-2023 School year. We welcome candidates that demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality teaching, innovation, academic excellence, and a joy for learning.
Building an inclusive and diverse school community is a priority and we are committed to hiring faculty with diverse experiences and backgrounds to empower our students to connect, belong and grow.
Our Community
Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school, committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical, and social development of young women in grades 6 through 12. The school emphasizes academic challenge, joy of learning, and education of well-rounded women of faith and action.
Description:
The Social Studies Department is seeking a versatile instructor, capable of teaching a variety of classes with a special emphasis on Ancient History, Early World History, and possibly Economics. Ideal candidates would be capable of teaching all levels of study – from College Preparatory courses to Advanced Placement. At Holy Child we aim to foster a collaborative teaching environment and ask teachers to plan with department and cross-curricular goals in mind. Candidates should be familiar with best practices in research and writing, differentiation, use of technology in the classroom, and possess a diverse array of instructional strategies.
Responsibilities include:
- Teach various levels of Social Studies courses including World and Economics to upper School students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Committed to professional growth 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 Social Studies required with teaching experience in various levels of secondary education. Master’s Degree preferred; MSDE certification preferred
- 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 teaching and inspiring a love of learning
- Willingness to work collaboratively with administration, faculty, and parents
- Experience using a variety of pedagogical strategies
- Enjoys working collaboratively to develop and plan curricula.
- Proven experience engaging students in class experiences that foster critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity
- Ability to develop students’ historical and political voice through strong reading, writing, and research curriculum.
How to Apply / Contact
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources: humanresources@holychild.org
Upper School French Teacher
Date Posted: 1/21/22
Date Needed: Fall 2022
City: Potomac, MD. Montgomery County
Primary Category: Social Studies Teacher
Type of Position: Full-Time
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Masters Preferred
Experience Requirement: 3+ years
Connelly School of the Holy Child is seeking passionate teachers to join our outstanding faculty for the 2022-2023 school year. We welcome candidates that demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality teaching, innovation, academic excellence, and a joy of learning. Building an inclusive and connected school community is a priority and we are committed to hiring faculty with diverse experiences and backgrounds to empower our students to connect, belong and grow.
Description & Details
Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school, committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical, and social development of young women in grades 6 through 12. The school emphasizes academic challenge, joy of learning, and education of well-rounded women of faith and action. The Holy Child community welcomes students and families of different faiths and diverse backgrounds. In keeping with the philosophy of our founder Cornelia Connelly, Holy Child values the uniqueness of each individual and fosters a life of service to others.
Responsibilities include:
- Teach five (5) sections of French, beginning through advanced level.
- 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.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A 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.
- 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 French, 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.
Director of School Counseling
Date Posted: 12/9/21
Date Needed: Immediate
City: Potomac, MD. Montgomery County
Primary Category: Counselor
Type of Position: Full-Time
Education: Master’s Degree
Experience Requirement: 3+ years
Description:
Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school, committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical, and social development of young women in grades 6 through 12. The school emphasizes academic challenge, joy of learning, and education of well-rounded women of faith and action.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote student success; providing preventative services; integrating the Counseling Curriculum school-wide and responding to the identified student needs.
- Collecting and analyzing student data to inform and guide the development of a comprehensive school counseling program that is planned and intentional. The program shall include student competencies; activities to achieve desired results; and specific suggestions for program delivery based on a yearly program audit.
- Developing, managing, and communicating the comprehensive school counseling program with the school administration and other stakeholders, including establishing and managing a student advisory program.
- Leading a data driven program that meets the academic, career, and personal/social needs of all students using the ASCA National Model.
- Implementing services through Counseling Curriculum, Individual Student Planning and Preventative and Responsive Services; while maintaining program management, system support and accountability with data collection and counselor time on task monitoring.
- Assuring the school counseling program focuses its efforts on the mission of the school and widens the educational opportunities for every student to positive effect student achievement.
- Observing and contributing to the evaluation of counselors in the department.
- Identifying and addressing student concerns through positive problem-solving strategies.
- Providing short-term individual and group meetings.
- Supporting faculty and staff concerning academic and emotional concerns of their students.
- Providing support to the administrative team in implementing the school's mission and vision.
- Conducting and/or facilitating parent education programs when appropriate.
- Communicating necessary information with parents about their student when appropriate.
- Participating in school community events with other duties as assigned.
- Committing to professional growth to enhance social emotional development of young women.
- Committing to enhancing a school community through involvement on committees and in student life activities.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Master’s Degree in school counseling and knowledge and experience implementing a Comprehensive School Counseling Model using the ASCA National Model.
- 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.
- Proven experience engaging students in class experiences that foster critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity.
How to Apply/Contact:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and letters of reference to: humanresources@holychild.org
Head of Human Resources
Date Posted: 12/9/20
Date Needed: Immediate
City: Potomac, MD. Montgomery County
Primary Category: Head of Human Resources
Type of Position: Full-Time
Education: Bachelor’s Degree; Masters Preferred
Experience Requirement: 5+ years related field
Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school, committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical, and social development of young women in grades 6 through 12. The school emphasizes academic challenge, joy of learning, and education of well-rounded women of faith and action.
Description and Details:
The Head of Human Resource is an in-house position that will lead on culture practices and provide expertise and support in the areas of Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Policy and Procedure Development, Performance Management, Hiring and Retention and HR Compliance. This position reports to the Head of School.
He/she will set a professional and inclusive environment. They will ensure that Holy Child runs smoothly and will support the growth and retention of faculty and staff.
Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Ability to create a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to implement strategies for employee engagement and retention.
- Manage performance appraisal process and assist with goal development.
- Collaborate on suggestions for individual training that will enhance growth and development. To include coaching and counseling of employees.
- Advise management regarding employee issues and resolutions.
- Update the employee handbook, policies and procedures.
- Ensure employees follow policies and procedures.
- Investigate employee issues and conflicts and brings them to resolution.
- In consultation with Head of Finance, create and manage staff recognition and reward programs.
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation.
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local legal requirements, including affirmative action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Advise management on needed actions to remain compliant.
- Manage the hiring process, including job posting, recruiting, interviewing, and contract offer and on-boarding. Facilitate and collect all state required background checks.
- Manage contract renewals for current staff.
- Manage all Family Medical Leave Requests in coordination with the Head of Finance & Operations.
- Manage all American Disabilities Accommodation requests.
- Ensure job descriptions are up-to-date and compliant with all local, state and federal regulations.
- Administer and coordinate employee promotions, demotions, counseling, adverse actions, and terminations.
- Support the administration in the planning for and assignment of educational staff including projected vacancies, transfer actions, long-term substitute teacher assignments.
- Assist school administration in analyzing relevant HR data regarding teacher quality, teacher turnover, absenteeism, and other significant levers in improving workforce excellence.
- Oversee school wide employee training programs and track completion compliance.
- Manage exit process including collection of school materials and conduct exit interviews.
- Work with Head of Finance and Operations on any matters that may trigger Employment Liability Claims.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred), and a minimum of 3 years of HR experience in the above areas.
- Thorough understanding of HR policies and procedures, and knowledge of Federal and State regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, ADA, HIPAA, and EEO laws and regulations.
- Familiarity with all aspects of HR, including compensation, recruitment, benefits, training.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are essential. Ability to lead meetings and presentations, and ability to interface with all levels of staff with tact and diplomacy.
- Must be a collaborative team player, possess a strong customer service orientation, and be a consultative problem-solver.
- Ability to advocate for both staff and management.
- Highly proactive style of work, with a demonstrated track record of developing innovative approaches.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Experience with analyzing data to guide strategic employment planning.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
How to Apply/Contact: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: humanresources@holychild.org
Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Connelly School of the Holy Child, a girls’ independent school in the Washington D.C. metro area, is accepting applications for a head varsity lacrosse coach. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.
Qualified candidates must have previous coaching or playing experience, have a positive coaching style, value teamwork and sportsmanship and have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of lacrosse. Practices take place Monday-Friday between the hours of 3:30-6:00 and occasional Saturday mornings. Games are typically played Monday-Friday at 4:15 with an occasional Saturday. The season starts February 28 and runs through May 15. This is a stipend paid position.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Jamie Ready, Athletic Director (jready@holychild.org). No phone calls please.
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
Equal Employment Opportunity
It has been and will continue to be the policy of Connelly School of the Holy Child to be fair and impartial in all of its relations with its employees and applicants for employment and to make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and all other personnel actions and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, layoffs, reinstatements, training, professional development funding and disciplinary measures. Decisions regarding employment and promotion will be based solely upon job-related factors.