Career Opportunities
We believe the grass is greener at Tower Hill - for both families and employees alike. We also believe that exceptional educators are the architects of an extraordinary student journey.
Beyond the classroom, our faculty and staff are engaging in diverse activities, coaching athletics, guiding student groups and participating in the arts. Tower Hill is a community where educators flourish and students benefit from their dedication.
We understand that attracting and retaining top-tier faculty and staff is essential to maintaining our academic standards of excellence. It's not just a commitment; it's a fundamental principle outlined in our Strategic Plan, True to Tower Hill. We believe in investing in our employees, providing highly competitive salary and benefits packages and nurturing professional development opportunities as we strive to be an employer of choice in Delaware and beyond.
Join us in shaping the future of education and be part of the success story of our students.
To apply for a position or express interest in future opportunities, please contact Director of Hiring and Recruitment Lindsay Acevedo at [email protected].
Current Openings
Administrative Openings
We are seeking a visionary, passionate, and collaborative person to lead Tower Hill’s dynamic athletics program for grades 7-12 starting in July 2025. The Director of Athletics at Tower Hill School works closely with senior leadership, the Middle and Upper School Division Heads, the Admissions Office, and the Director of Physical Education. Reporting to the Assistant Head of School, the Director of Athletics is responsible for all aspects of the department including hiring, scheduling, supervision of the athletic facilities, and transportation. This position plays a critical role in maintaining student-athlete subscription in the program, positioning the program for competitive success, and joining the whole of the student life team in thinking creatively about what is best for students and how the program ultimately supports institutional goals.
Primary duties and responsibilities include:
- Engaging, encouraging, and inspiring student participation on the school's athletic teams
- Hiring, mentoring and evaluating the coaching staff
- Communicating information to students and parents in a consistent and collaborative way
- Engaging with families in a way that inspires positive parent involvement and partnership
- Being the administrator in charge of athletic facilities and athletic program budget
- Representing Tower Hill at the local level within the DISC and state level within the DIAA
- Interpreting/overseeing DIAA regulations including student eligibility and permissible coaching practices both in-season and out-of-season/summer.
- Fostering a culture of community support and attendance at athletic events
- Designing and enforcing school expectations of students, staff and patrons
- Cultivating and maintaining a culture of sportsmanship, professionalism, and respect throughout all levels of athletic engagement
- Overseeing the scheduling of contests and the personnel needed to host events
- Guiding coaches, athletic trainers, and all other staff to ensure integrity, consistency, and overall excellence in the athletic program
- Alongside the Director of Physical Health, supervising the athletic trainers
- Managing game day operations and traveling to away games
- Serving as the liaison between the program and the Upper and Middle School Division Heads
- Ensuring that while students are challenged and stretched in their practices and by their coaches, there is an overall love of the sport that is fostered through positive encouragement and support
- Working collaboratively with all constituencies including parents, students, colleagues, coaches, neighbors, the facilities department, and many other individuals
Qualifications and skills:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and at least five plus years of previous experience in coaching and athletic administration
- C.A.A. certification (Certified Athletic Administrator), through the National Federation of State High Schools, is preferred
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- A strong understanding of the developmental needs of both middle and high school students and a proven ability to foster positive leadership among student-athletes
- Prior success at attracting, hiring, and facilitating the professional growth of excellent coaches
- Familiarity and experience with the college recruitment process as a coach and/or administrator
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
- Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
- High-energy and enthusiastic about working in an academic atmosphere
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta—Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and individualized learning support.
Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well-being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.
Tower Hill School is an equal-opportunity employer.
Teaching Openings
Tower Hill School seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Upper Grades Librarian and Director of Academic Research starting in August 2025. The ideal candidate for this position is committed to providing and developing quality library services, resources, and programming to the students in Grades 7 - 12, as well as supporting the faculty in the development and execution of the research elements of their curricula. The Librarian will report to the Head of Upper School and reside primarily in THE Hub, our beautifully and newly renovated library space that lends itself to both quiet work and collaboration and plays an important role in the academic and cultural life of Tower Hill. The individual in this position will have the opportunity to lead and define space that is envisioned as a joyful academic, research, and reading heart of the school.
Main Responsibilities:
- Foster an environment that promotes the joy of reading and learning and that is conducive to reading, studying, researching, and collaborating for both students and faculty
- Support all students to be enthusiastic readers, critical thinkers, skillful researchers, curators, and ethical users of information in a variety of formats
- Generate programming with academic departments to keep reading for pleasure alive for students as they journey through their demanding academic and co-curricular programs
- Collaborate with faculty and administration to design curriculum and programming that leans into Tower Hill’s strategic commitment to center original scholarship and finely tuned research skills in the academic program
- In the first year, audit the research curricula that exist in the school and develop a point of view and plan for incremental progress
- Curate the collection by ensuring that materials are relevant and authentic to the student and faculty needs
- Maintain collections, database subscriptions, circulation platform, and cataloging to ensure that the Library Resource Page, OPAC, Sora, and other technology platforms are accessible and effective portals to library resources
- Teach library sciences and research skills lessons to Middle and Upper School students by pushing into existing classes and/or in discrete sections as the curriculum develops
- Supervise students working in THE Hub during certain times of the school day, balancing the treatment of the space as a center for conversation and exchange with its use as a place where focused study can occur
- Coordinate all reservations, displays, and activities of THE Hub to maximize student and faculty use of the resources
- Meet regularly with the Department Chairs, Division Heads, and the Teaching and Learning Center to discuss ways to improve school-wide support
- Read widely
- Keep abreast of trends in library services and technology by reading professional journals, attending conferences, and maintaining connections with other librarians through membership in professional organizations
- Collaborate with the Dean of Faculty, Division Heads, and academic leadership throughout the school in providing research support for curricular audits or schoolwide academic initiatives by providing relevant scholarship and analysis to those leaders
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following qualifications:
- At least three years experience as a professional librarian, with upper grades or collegiate experience or significant experience in the field of academic research
- Experience and knowledge working with integrated library systems and educational technologies
- Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices for teaching information literacy and collaborating with faculty to develop and lead inquiry-based research projects
- Advanced search and research skills using proprietary databases, with experience in bibliographic instruction
- Passion and commitment for books, educational technology, and research
- Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of children
- Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of students
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
- Commitment to broad participation in school life
- Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
- A master’s degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program is preferred, but consideration will be given to applicants with broad exposure to and experience in libraries with sufficient research credentials
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as the top school in the state and one of the top schools in the Philadelphia region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.
Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.
Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Apply here: Upper Grades Librarian and Director of Academic Research
Tower Hill School seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Upper School Physics Teacher beginning in August of 2025. The ideal candidate will have a broad academic background in the sciences and the ability to teach Physics and is responsible for delivering scientific content in an engaging and meaningful way in line with the mission and goals of Tower Hill School. The candidate should have a passion for science and a demonstrated interest in helping students discover the joy of scientific inquiry and analytic thinking. This is a full-time, benefitted, 10-month position.
The science curriculum at Tower Hill goes beyond the traditional textbook and incorporates real-life examples, hands-on and inquiry-based experimentation to fully engage the interdisciplinary nature of Physics. We seek a teacher who can build on this existing foundation. The science department at Tower Hill holds fundamental a willingness and ability to differentiate challenging topics for a wide variety of learners; a deep understanding of research design and principles including lab development; support for diversity, inclusion, and equity in science teaching; and a commitment to the core belief that all students are capable of meaningful scientific understanding given the correct tools and support.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teach four sections of Upper School Physics, currently split into four semester courses of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves, and modern physics
- Work with other science teachers to develop and implement hands-on, student-centered laboratory investigations in line with the science curriculum
- Work collaboratively with other teachers to implement horizontally aligned curriculum across sections
- Interact with parents and maintain an open dialogue with families to support student success
- Serve as an advisor to 8-10 students in the Upper School
- Create lessons that meet students where they are
- Engage fully with the THS community including, but not limited to, participation in all school-wide assemblies, faculty meetings, department meetings, and various faculty supervisory duties
- Demonstrate competency with current teaching technology and an interest in advancing its use in the classroom
- Engage with student life or athletics, experience and interest in coaching robotics is a plus
Qualifications and Skills:
- B.S in Physics or related field
- Demonstrated interest in teaching high school aged students, growth mindset and willingness to engage in self-reflective teaching practice
- Demonstrated chemical safety/laboratory experience
- Commitment to broad participation in school life
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of students
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
- Enthusiasm for professional growth, academic excellence and creative teaching
- Ability to plan and organize educational content
- Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
- Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of children
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.
Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.
Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Apply here: Upper School Physics Teacher
Tower Hill School is seeking a full-time Latin teacher to join our Upper and Middle School divisions for the 2025-2026 school year. The Tower Hill Language Department adheres to a communicative and student-centered approach to both classical and modern language instruction. Candidates should be able to teach beginner to advanced level Latin courses, assist in international travel programs, and organize student participation in an annual Latin Day student festival. They should have expertise in content, including teaching methods and assessment practices, and experience connecting language study to cultural, historical, political, and other interdisciplinary topics pertinent to the study of classical language study. In addition, the ideal candidate should demonstrate enthusiasm for connecting the study of Latin to modern life and more generally inspiring curiosity in students.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Teach four to five sections of Latin in the Middle and Upper Schools
- Courses typically include: MS Latin 7 & 8 (a two-year level 1 course), Latin 2, Latin 3, and Advanced Seminars
- Utilize a variety of pedagogical approaches and instructional technologies to enhance students’ language acquisition and cultural competence
- Provide timely feedback that promotes student growth
- Create lessons that meet students where they are
- Collaborate regularly with language department colleagues to evaluate pacing, assessments, and curriculum
- Interact with parents and maintain an open dialogue with families to support student success
- Serve as an advisor for up to 10 students
- Engage fully with the THS community including, but not limited to, participation in all school-wide assemblies, faculty meetings, department meetings, and various faculty supervisory duties.
- Assist with student supervision and chaperoning
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Latin or a related field (master’s degree preferred)
Experience teaching Latin at the secondary level (preference will be given to candidates with three or more years of teaching experience)
- Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of children
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of students
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
- Enthusiasm for professional growth, academic excellence and creative teaching
- Ability to plan and organize educational content
- Commitment to broad participation in school life
- Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has a reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.
Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.
Tower Hill is an equal opportunity employer.
Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Apply here: Upper and Middle School Latin Teacher
Tower Hill is looking for energetic and motivated substitute teachers and/or proctors to work with teachers at all levels, from Preschool to Upper School, in a hybrid learning environment. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and enjoy working across different disciplines. Flexibility in schedules is helpful as there are times we need a substitute without advanced notice.
Substitutes will be provided with lesson plans from the full-time classroom teacher and are asked to follow those in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning. In addition to providing a positive learning environment, substitutes will also fulfill any duties that the full-time classroom teacher was assigned for the day(s) they serve as the classroom teacher.
Proctors will be charged with various duties, ensuring classrooms run smoothly at the direction of remote instructors.
Preferred candidates will possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Education and experience working with groups of children.
Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Apply here: Tower Hill School - Substitute Teacher
Kaleidoscope is our extended day program and is considered part of our Lower and Middle School day program, where there’s time for a snack, homework, activities and relaxation. Students have the opportunity to unwind from their busy day, interact with friends and engage in a variety of activities.
It’s a place where:
- Students are in a safe environment with dedicated staff.
- Relationships develop at many levels and friendships are fostered.
- Various enrichment activities are offered to meet diverse needs.
- Creativity is encouraged and imaginations soar.
- Teachers supervise and help with daily homework.
Staff Responsibilities:
- Provide a stimulating and varied program that recognizes the uniqueness of each child
- Plan meaningful and engaging activities
- Set up classroom with activities/snack for the day
- Demonstrate a willingness to explore new ideas and approaches provided through the Lower School
- Maintain classrooms, materials, supplies, including the cleanliness, orderliness, and organization of all equipment and classroom spaces
- Supervise and provide for the safety of students in all settings: classroom and all areas of playground
- Help students build relationships with one another and navigate conflicts through use of peer mediation
- Build relationships and communicate with parents of enrolled students
- Attend staff meetings
- Have consistent, punctual attendance
- Communicate regularly with Director, both ideas and concerns
- Complete Clock In/Out using Paycom
Position Qualifications:
- Preferred Bachelors in Education or working towards an education degree
- Previous experience working with young children
- Creativity and growth mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills
Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Apply here. Tower Hill School - Kaleidoscope Lead Teacher
Staff Openings
Tower Hill seeks an enthusiastic Assistant or Associate Director of College Counseling to be a critical member of a four-person team which includes the Director of College Counseling, Assistant Head of School, and an Associate Director of College Counseling. Reporting to the Director of College Counseling, this role requires a desire to work closely with a range of talented students and a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school. This person will have an inclination to connect with students, families, and colleagues with patience, warmth, curiosity, humility, and professionalism. The start date in May, June, or July 2025 for this 12-month position is flexible depending on the candidate.
Primary duties and responsibilities include:
- Counsel and support a caseload of approximately 25-30 juniors and 25-30 seniors through all aspects of their post-secondary and college search process
- Work closely with students to bring out their strengths in all parts of the application process including feedback on essays, help with working ahead of deadlines, interview practice, and advice on standardized testing policies
- Stay current on and advise students, parents, and the broader Tower Hill community about national trends and policies in the college admissions world
- Teach and deliver direct instruction through small college counseling classes, lead workshops, and present material in large grade meetings
- Serve as a visible presence throughout the community, attending school events, collaborating with colleagues, and building strong relationships that foster trust among students, families, faculty, and staff
- Serve as a resource for 9th and 10th-grade students and families through regular group programming and individual meetings when needed
- Write highly personalized counselor letter for each student in their cohort
- Build strong and trusting relationships with families through individual meetings, regular communication, and visibility within the community
- Serve as the advisor to approximately eight Upper School students
- Present to large groups of students and families on Tower Hill’s programming and offerings, as well as larger issues and trends in college admissions
- Understand the Upper School curriculum and collaborate with faculty in the execution of the Upper School program
- Regularly attend and participate in additional professional development, college visits, training, and workshops on topics related to our work
- Meet with and build relationships with college representatives, both on campus and through travel
- Use data to inform college list building and understand data related to the college admissions landscape
- Stay knowledgeable about and recommend summer opportunities to students
- Work as a team player in a highly collaborative office environment, pitching in to help and taking on additional responsibilities as needed
Education, experience, and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of three to five years combined experience in college counseling and/or selective college admissions is preferred
- Excellent listening, counseling, and communication abilities
- Strong organizational and workload management skills
- Ability to work with discretion and highest ethical standards
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and individualized learning support.
Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well-being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.
Tower Hill School is an equal-opportunity employer.
Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Apply here:
Tower Hill School is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Associate Director of Advancement to start in January 2025. This position reports directly to the Director of Advancement, collaborating closely on the development of major and capital gift strategies and the leadership of the advancement program as it builds a strong culture of philanthropy throughout the School and community. The Associate Director of Advancement is responsible for the development and implementation of The Hiller Fund (the school’s annual fund) strategy, including direct leadership solicitation of all constituencies as well as related cultivation and stewardship activities that align with the School’s mission and strategic vision.
Essential Duties:
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Advancement on strategy and program implementation to ensure the success of Tower Hill’s leadership giving and annual giving programs.
- Develop and execute innovative fundraising strategies to advance The Hiller Fund and expand and diversify the donor pool.
- Actively manage a portfolio of leadership donors and prospects from all constituencies and cultivate relationships with parents, alumni and other key stakeholders.
- Develop and execute innovative cultivation and stewardship activities in alignment with the strategic direction and goals of the School.
- Cultivate a well-defined culture of philanthropy across the school’s constituencies, including the internal stakeholder group - faculty and staff.
- Manage at least one member of the Advancement team, mentoring and coaching this individual toward further success and professional growth.
- Operate in a Chief of Staff position within the Advancement Office, in close concert with the Director of Advancement, assigning and managing workflow and delegation to the team and developing systems to enhance the team’s collective efficacy.
- Co-present advancement strategies at quarterly meetings of the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees
- Develop and maintain data methods within the office, ensuring sophistication and deliberation in managing and making decisions regarding events, solicitation, stewardship, and relationship management.
- Work alongside the Director of Alumni Relations to build a strong alumni program and well defined strategy and engagement plans for alumni.
- Integrate alumni prospects into annual giving and major gifts strategies.
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on annual giving and donor engagementto monitor progress, identify areas of opportunity, and use for data driven decisions andfor board and donor reports.
- Maintain close and highly collaborative relationships with members of the Advancement Team and the THS faculty and staff.
- Identify, cultivate, recruit, and develop fundraising volunteers.
- With a team spirit, undertake other professional duties as assigned by the Director of Advancement.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of professional fundraising experience, preferably, but not limited to, work in development at an independent school or in higher education
- Demonstrable success in frontline fundraising, identifying, cultivating, securing gifts from, and subsequently stewarding donors
- Bachelor’s degree
- Knowledge of annual giving, major gifts, special events, foundation giving and donorrelations
- Major gifts solicitation and capital campaign experience
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence, detail, and ability to prioritize and managemultiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
- Experience with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT
- Positive attitude, relationship-building skills, a high-level of self-motivation, and a strong,responsible work ethic
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings as necessary
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta—Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has a reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.
Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.
Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Apply here:
Tower Hill School seeks substitute school nurses for per diem coverage in a PreK-12 independent school setting. Additional long term substitute coverage is needed in the spring of 2020. The successful candidate will be student-centered and committed to a team approach to school-wide health and wellness. This position requires a high degree of interpersonal communication and organizational skills in addition to general nursing duties. Experience in pediatric or community health is preferred.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program
- Active Delaware Registered Nurse License (or compact state)
- Must have at least two years of clinical experience
- Current BLS certification
Preferred Skills:
- Previous School Nursing Experience or experience providing healthcare to school-aged children
- PALS certification
- Monitor and maintain health screening/immunization information
- Ability to multitask in a healthcare environment
- Serve as a liaison between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment
Position Detail:
- This is a per-diem (as needed) position.
- These positions are on-call, as needed positions to fill in for our regular school nurse in their absence. There is no guarantee of hours with these positions.
- School hours are 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible to:
Lindsay Acevedo, Dean of Hiring and Recruitment, at [email protected]
Coaching Opportunities
Tower Hill School is looking to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill future coaching opportunities beginning with the 2023-2024 academic year.
The athletics program at Tower Hill competes in the Delaware Independent Schools Conference and Delaware Interscholastic Athletics Association, offering 15 sports at the middle school level (grades 7-8) and 19 sports at the upper school level (grades 9-12). Tower Hill believes that the physical well being of our students is as important as their intellectual development and that many important lessons are taught through an athletic experience. Therefore, athletics are a fundamental part of the total curriculum at Tower Hill and are an integral part of the school day. Students in grades 7-10 are expected to participate in interscholastic athletics during each season while students in grades 11-12 are expected to participate in interscholastic athletics during two of the three seasons.
The objectives of teachers and coaches at Tower Hill are identical: to help young people reach their fullest potential intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Coaches are teachers who deal with physical fitness as well as the fundamentals and strategies of sport. We must offer our student athletes, who vary in their interest and ability, quality programs that appropriately challenge them to stretch their outer limits of endurance, self-discipline, loyalty, self-confidence, leadership, cooperation, and winning and losing graciously. Coaches are expected to uphold high standards and teach the valuable lessons that can be learned from athletic competition.
If you are interested in becoming a coach at Tower Hill, please submit a resume and cover letter to Steve Cacciavillano, Director of Athletics, at [email protected]. Please be sure to include your sports of interest as well as what levels (varsity, sub-varsity, middle school) you are interested in. Once you have submitted your documentation, the school will be in touch should there be an opportunity available that fits your coaching interests.
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta—Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has a reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.
Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.
Tower Hill is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Access to fitness facilities and fitness classes
- Paid Time Off
- Free aftercare included during work hours
- Competitive Salary Band Structure
- 403(b) with Matching Component
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Personal liaison from Voya
- 75% tuition remission for faculty and staff children at Tower Hill
- Tuition coverage for graduate school
- Free lunch
- Discounted summer camp
Creating a Culture of Community
Fostering a sense of belonging among our employees is essential for both personal and professional growth. Together, we are creating a workplace where employees feel excited, supported and inspired—a culture that not only enhances job satisfaction but also propels us toward shared success.
- Fitness classes led by certified trainer
- Gatherings with others such as Quizzo
- Faculty and Staff Talent Show
- Faculty and Staff Lounge with breakfast, gathering and collaborating, and quiet workspace
- Faculty and Staff Advisory Committee to the Head
A Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Tower Hill, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enrich the educational experience and strengthen our overall community. While DEI is integral to the classroom experience at Tower Hill School through academic courses and assemblies, we also place high value on creating a faculty and staff community that recognizes and embraces diversity in all its many forms. Teachers work in collaboration with the six members of our DEI team including our Director of DEI to implement monthly themes in our classrooms from Tower Tots through seniors. Our goal is to ensure that DEI is woven into each specific subject area in addition to more focused small group discussions.
Nurturing Professional Development
Our teaching faculty embodies a commitment to lifelong learning, actively participating in their respective disciplines. To support their continuous professional growth, we provide a range of school sponsored workshops, conferences and training opportunities.
- All faculty and staff meetings throughout the year that include outside speakers and seminars presented by our own faculty and staff
- Mandatory SEED training for new faculty and staff
- Membership and annual attendance at conferences such as POCC, NAIS, CASE, ADVIS, NACAC, PAIS
- Learning for Life faculty grants to create own experiential learning experience–recent examples include travel to Uruguay, research into house system for Middle School
- Apply for funds through Faculty Development Committee (FDC)
About Wilmington
Recently ranked as one of the “15 Happiest Places to Live” in the U.S by Outside Magazine, Wilmington, Delaware sits nestled in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic, offering a gentle blend of a thriving corporate hub and a vibrant cultural tapestry. Delawareans enjoy the added benefits of tax-free shopping, low property tax structure and affordable housing, making it an inviting place to call home. For our Tower Hill community, Delaware proves to be an ideal place to raise a family, offering a blend of professional opportunities and a welcoming community.
Wilmington stands as a national financial center as well as a place for dynamic tech startups, medical innovation and more.
The city's diverse attractions, from Winterthur Museum to Trolley Square, cater to various tastes, while its fine dining scene, including a Tower Hill alumnus’ restaurant, was recently celebrated in Food + Wine magazine and on Eater Philadelphia adds a touch of culinary delight.
With direct highway access and Amtrak service, Wilmington easily connects to nearby Philadelphia and is within a two-hour drive of Baltimore, New York City, Washington, D.C., Delaware beaches and the Poconos.
Wilmington offers much to those who call it home, and Tower Hill faculty and parents find the area to be a great place to raise a family. Learn more.
Tower Hill does not discriminate in its educational, admissions and personnel programs and policies or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, housing status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.