Lower School Teacher

Lower School Teacher Leave Replacement (December 2026 - March 2027)

Teaching at Eagle Hill

The teacher plays an integral role in the instructional program by working with students and providing high-quality instruction that meets the needs of each child. Close collaboration with colleagues ensures that the ‘team’ approach vital to each child’s success at Eagle Hill is supported.  The school mission, philosophy, and culture are grounded in a belief in the worth of every individual and the importance of treating all with respect and support, and the teacher is expected to embrace this collaborative viewpoint through daily interactions with all members of the Eagle Hill community. 

An Eagle Hill teacher should:

• Demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for working with middle school students
• Create a supportive classroom environment through the use of multisensory learning opportunities, enabling students to learn and collaborate positively with one another
• Embrace diversity within our learning community
• Develop supportive relationships with both students and families
• Engage in our faculty learning community, including division and department meetings
• Collaborate effectively with teaching colleagues through regular meetings and sharing resources.
• Expect to be part of multi-disciplinary teams including psychological services and language specialists
• Exhibit a commitment to professional growth and development
• Model personal traits such as creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm for nurturing the growth of the whole child.

Expected Credentials:

• It is expected that leave replacement teachers will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree. A Master’s Degree in an appropriate instructional area (i.e., special education, literacy) is preferred.
• A teaching certification is NOT required for this position.

Salary Range:

• $55,000 - $75,000, prorated for the length of the assignment
• Higher compensation considered for exceptionally qualified candidates

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Eagle Hill School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by state or federal law in its employment, admissions practices, vocational opportunities or access to and treatment in programs or activities, in accordance with Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII, the American Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other applicable federal and state law. Retaliation against anyone complaining of discrimination is strictly prohibited. If an applicant requires assistance, or a reasonable accommodation, to complete the application, please contact Eagle Hill School Human Resources at (203) 622-9240.

Research shows that underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Eagle Hill School believes that no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications and we look forward to your application.