Careers

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Lead. Inspire. Make an Impact.
Careers

At Holy Child, leadership is a shared responsibility. Join colleagues who are committed to excellence, grounded in mission, and dedicated to helping students discover who they are called to be.

School of the Holy Child has provided transformative Catholic education for girls since 1904. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees are valued, respected, and empowered to lead with purpose. By cultivating a positive workplace culture, we ensure our team can help graduate young women of conscience and action.
 

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Why Join Holy Child

Hiring Process
Hiring Process

Teaching Faculty: While openings may occur at any time of the year, Holy Child's typical recruitment process for teaching faculty begins in February, with employment starting the following September.

  1. To apply for an open position, please email your resume and cover letter to the contact noted on the specific job opening.
  2. Should your qualifications and background meet the needs of our school, you will be invited for a Zoom interview with either the Division Head or Head of Teaching and Learning.
  3. Following the Zoom interview, those selected will be invited to campus for an in-person interview for a day.
    • While on campus for your interview, you will interview with the Division Head, Head of School, Department Chair, and various faculty members.
    • You will also be expected to conduct a teaching demonstration and be observed.
  4. Once you accept an offer of employment, you will receive additional documentation from the Business Office to complete. Your offer of employment is contingent upon a thorough background and reference check.

By following this hiring process, candidates will gain a good perspective of what it would be like to be a part of our community.

Non-Faculty Positions: Non-faculty and administrative positions may become open at any time throughout the year. To apply for an open position, please email your resume and cover letter to the contact noted on the specific job opening. Should your qualifications and background meet the needs of our school and the particular department, you will be contacted directly with next steps.

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Professional Development

Holy Child encourages all employees to continue learning and growing in their professional areas of expertise. Throughout every school year, there are various on-campus and off-campus professional development opportunities, including:

  • Peer-led sessions/workshops
  • Expert guest speakers
  • Demonstrations

Additional opportunities are approved through the Director of Professional Growth.

Benefits
Benefits

The determination of our dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff is critical to our success. We recognize this commitment by providing excellent benefits and services that address the needs of our employees, creating opportunities for careers in education each year. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Competitive salary structure
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package
  • Generous retirement plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Graduate Tuition Assistance Program
  • Tuition Remission (50%) for Faculty/Staff Daughters who attend Holy Child
  • Free coffee and tea every morning and a delicious and healthy lunch
Location
Location

Holy Child is located in Rye, New York, a suburban community in Westchester County, about 30 miles outside of New York City, and less than 10 miles from Stamford, Connecticut. Rye is accessible by Metro-North (New Haven Line), Beeline Bus (#13), and car from the Merritt/Hitchinson Parkways, I-287, I-684, and I-95.


Quick Facts:
  • Holy Child is 2.5 miles from the Rye and Port Chester Metro-North train stations
  • Rye is 28 miles north of NYC and 9.9 miles south of Stamford, CT
  • Many of our faculty live in the City of Rye and surrounding towns, including Port Chester, Harrison, White Plains, and Yonkers. There are also many who travel from NYC and CT. 

Open Positions

Full-Time Upper School Counselor

Job Overview:  The school counselor supports the social, emotional, and personal well-being of upper school students. The Counselor will serve as an integral member of the Student Support Team, collaborating with teachers, advisors, administrators, and families to promote student health, wellness, and success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the School community, its mission, and goals
  • Provide social and emotional support to students in grades 9 through 12
  • Provide crisis counseling to students and families, as necessary
  • Coordinate and consult with outside professionals
  • Maintain and update referral list of health professionals and community resources
  • Serve on the Student Support Team and consult with team members regarding individual students
  • Maintain respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in our overall focus on promoting community and belonging
  • Consult with and provide support to faculty, staff, and parents/guardians regarding individual students
  • Meet regularly with new students and advisory groups
  • Teach or co-teach wellness classes as needed
  • Coordinate student and parent programming for Upper School students
  • Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation on all counseling/support encounters
  • Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines while simultaneously maintaining accurate records
  • Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications:

  • Master’s or PhD/PsyD in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a related field required
  • Minimum of 5 -10 years of counseling experience with adolescents required
    Experience and skill in crisis assessment with children and adolescents

Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000

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

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If you’re interested in teaching or working at Holy Child but don't see an opportunity you'd like to apply for, please send us your resume with the subject line: Talent Pipeline. We'll keep your information on file and will reach out if we find a match!

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School OverviewSchool of the Holy Child is a leading all-girls Catholic independent school in Rye, NY, serving 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.
School OverviewFounded 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, dedicated faculty foster each student's spiritual development, individual talents, and interests. This is supported by engaging, comprehensive programming in academics and service, as well as arts, athletics, and global studies.
School OverviewWith a student body of 380 young women from 75 communities in the Bronx, Westchester County, New York, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, Holy Child’s inclusive community prepares graduates to think critically, act compassionately, and lead confidently in a diverse and interconnected world. 

School of the Holy Child actively seeks to advance 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 the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs. 

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