Tower Hill School seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Middle and Upper School Librarian starting in August 2024. The Librarian is committed to providing and developing quality services, resources, and programming to the students in Grades 7-12, as well as support to faculty. The Librarian will report to the Middle and Upper School Division Heads and reside primarily in THE Hub, our beautifully 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 Librarian will have the opportunity to lead and define space that is envisioned as the academic, social, and innovative 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 to design curriculum and programming using the library’s resources as well as to acquire new materials to enrich the intellectual life of the school
• Teach literacy, inquiry, citation-based research, and technology lessons to Middle and Upper School students
• Teach Middle and Upper School students and faculty how to use library resources, including information and digital literacy tools, offering workshops and individual guidance
• 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
• Maintain the library as a space that is innovative, welcoming, and community-oriented yet conducive to reading, study, and research
• Coordinate all reservations 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
• 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
• Read widely, and actively collaborate with THS colleagues and outside vendors in the acquisition and weeding of print and digital media to provide the resources students want and need most
• Attend monthly meetings with the Department Chairs group
• Advise 8-10 students in the Middle School
• 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
   

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following qualifications:

• A master’s degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program
• At least three years experience as a professional librarian, with upper grades or collegiate experience a plus
• Experience and knowledge working with integrated library systems and educational technologies; proficiency with Follett Destiny desired
• 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 expertise in bibliographic instruction
• Passion and commitment for books, educational technology, and research
• Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of children 
• 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

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.
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Submit a cover letter and resume as soon as possible. Apply Here: Tower Hill School - Middle and Upper School Librarian

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

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]

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.

• 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