Tower Hill School seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Director of Enrollment Management starting in July 2025. This Senior Leadership Team position reports to the Head of School and is currently supported by a staff of three. The Director of Enrollment Management oversees all facets of attracting, admitting, and retaining a qualified, diverse and dynamic student body which represents our motto, Multa Bene Facta, or Many Things Done Well, a philosophy about commitment, hard work, multifaceted learning and extraordinary and healthy achievement. 

The ideal candidate will be a passionate and stalwart promoter of Tower Hill School, a systems thinker with exceptional organizational and data analysis skills, and a proven and creative leader in admissions, recruitment and retention. The Director will develop and lead inclusive outreach efforts to draw families from diverse backgrounds and a larger geographic area to the school and will ensure that Tower Hill continues to enroll promising students who both thrive as part of the school community and who, in turn, contribute to the community as a whole. We are seeking a team player who has a can-do and will-do spirit, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with all inside and outside of the community, and a warm and collaborative nature.

This appointment comes at a pivotal time for Tower Hill School as the school seeks to make its reputation as the premier educational choice in Wilmington known beyond the immediate area in order to make Tower Hill a “destination school” for families of talented children of strong character in communities not geographically or historically inclined to consider the school. 

Primary roles and responsibilities:

• Engage and communicate Tower Hill’s mission and vision compellingly to prospective parents and students in individual, small, and large group settings.  
• Oversee all aspects of Tower Tot (three year old program) through Grade 12 admissions, including: reading applications, conducting parent and student interviews, admissions committee meetings, and admissions testing.
• Work with school leadership to clarify school composition goals at the student body and budgetary levels to create an intentional recruitment strategy that achieves the school’s enrollment, financial, and financial aid goals.
• Oversee and manage the allocation of Tower Hill’s healthy financial aid resources and budget, leading the admissions team to make fair and well informed decisions for current and incoming students and to make a Tower Hill education possible for the most talented students.
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing and Communications to construct a sophisticated and creative approach to the presentation of the school online, in print and in person and its most compelling signature programs to new and existing target communities. 
• Inspire our community to actively participate in admissions events including individual and group tours, student shadow visits, Open Houses, student observations, testing and interviews, parent to parent connections, and individual family conversations.  
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with area educational constituencies including area schools, preschools, consultants, admissions directors and organizations, and create networking opportunities.  
• Develop a broad and creative outreach program to make Tower Hill a destination school in the region including nearby states such as PA, MD and NJ, to draw talented, diverse, and highly motivated students to the admissions process.
• Maintain detailed and accurate admissions statistics regarding enrollment, attrition, and diversity; use this data and other research to inform all strategic initiatives and interpret and present these statistics to the Board of Trustees and other constituencies.
• Serve as a member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team, representing the administration in all areas of school life including team meetings, quarterly Board meetings, special events held at the school, and duties that proceed from the Senior Leadership Team’s collaborative and team-spirited approach to servant leadership.
• Work with others across the community to identify and understand Tower Hill’s distinctive qualities and provide input at the Senior Leadership Team level to align these with market demand, and prospective parent and student needs and expectations.
• Design a comprehensive volunteer and ambassador program that embraces our active and interested group of Board members, faculty, parents, alumni, and students in our outreach efforts. 
• Direct and oversee retention efforts throughout the year, including the re-enrollment process, events, and shadow days. 
  • Collaborate with division heads, deans, and other student-facing colleagues to enact a positive and proactive approach; use exit interviews to inform future practices; and formalize the way we identify and serve students at risk of leaving.
• Evaluate and contribute to the redesign of effective onboarding, orientation, and acclimatization activities for students and families new to the school with a keen eye for quality and consistency.
• Maintain a positive work environment with admissions staff including providing clear communication regarding responsibilities, practices, and feedback.  
• Manage the admissions budget, making decisions on where our resources can make the most impact for prospective and current students.
• Carry out other duties, projects, and initiatives as assigned by the Head of School.

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

• Significant experience (5+ years) in admissions and/or enrollment management
• Advanced degree preferred
• Collaborative approach to leadership, seeing faculty and administrative colleagues’ perspectives as core to the building of a cohesive and unified academic approach
• Proven track record with using data to inform strategic decisions
• Ability to learn, manage and use admissions and enrollment management databases to their fullest capabilities
• An ability and interest in managing, developing, and mentoring staff
• Demonstrated commitment to and interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion work
• Superior organization and prioritization skills
• Outstanding writing and public speaking, and the ability to interact comfortably with a variety of people
• Genuine empathy for prospective families and an awareness of the needs and sensitivities of parents, students, faculty, staff and administrators
• Ability to manage expectations and deliver admissions decisions in a manner that is disciplined, ethical, honest, caring, and true to Tower Hill’s mission

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.

Learn more and how to apply.

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 - Associate Director of Advancement

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 has an immediate opening for a Campus Security role, who will report to the Director of Campus Safety and Security. The role will provide security and protection services over persons, buildings and/or properties of Tower Hill School.

Basic Roles and Responsibilities:

• Be visible within the school community. Attend and participate in school functions. Build working relationships with the school’s staff as well as with student and parent groups.
• Promote a security mindset and be a positive role model. Increase the visibility and accessibility of security and safety to the school community.
• The ability to counsel and interact with children and teenagers.
• The ability to deal with highly stressful situations with good judgment and demeanor.
• Monitor surveillance equipment, radios, and alarm systems.
• Manage, develop, and train faculty and staff on all safety and security protocols.
• Provide guidance and direction to students, parents and staff when appropriate.
• Maintain a physical presence during school hours and after-school events on campus.

Additional roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide proactive patrol of campus grounds and buildings, routinely completing rounds.
• Respond to emergency calls and calls for service.
• Investigate criminal activity and suspicious circumstances.
• Complete incident reporting as required/directed.
• Render aid.
• Enforce school regulations and notify emergency responders and other school personnel as necessary.
• Coordinate with staff on operational issues, keeping lines of communication open (e.g., building hours, security and events).
• Serve as safety officer during events.
• Coordinate security issues with various campus events in coordination with the Director of Campus Safety and Security.
• Provide logistical support for campus activities and maintain a campus environment that is safe, clean and conducive to learning.
• Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate policies for school operations and events.
• Assist with daily event management on campus.
• Assist with fire drill, lockdown and other safety exercises and drills.
• Assist in managing traffic flow and parking throughout campus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• A background in law enforcement or security industry.
• 10 years of related experience; any experience in campus security is a plus.
• Expertise in security and emergency operations.
• Experience in control access systems, surveillance camera systems and physical security measures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Sworn Municipal, State or Federal Police Officer, Military MP, Military MA, Air Force Security Forces.
• A certification from a police academy with advanced training in a school setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or equivalent.
• Health and physical characteristics suitable for law enforcement duties

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for ages 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: Tower Hill School - Security Officer

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