Employment Opportunities

 

Welsh Hills School is an independent school serving children from eighteen months through grade twelve.
Through its hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) curriculum, students experience education in an environment that encourages creativity and nurtures a child’s natural love of learning.

 

Applicants should be interested in the educational opportunities working in an independent school provides, including flexibility, cooperative teaching, multi-age classrooms, and differentiated learning opportunities for students. Applicants must be excellent communicators and willing to collaborate with fellow teachers.  

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Welsh Hills School places a strong emphasis on kindness and respect for all, and therefore does not discriminate in recruitment, admissions, employment, or other matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, gender, religion, sexual identity, disability, national origin, or socio-economic status. Applicants should be open-minded and prepared to be a part of creating a world that embraces and celebrates diversity.

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Interested applicants should submit the following information via email to sdrumm@welshhills.org.
• A letter of interest
• Three references with contact information
• Resume

Employees receive tuition remission for family members who are students at Welsh Hills.

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Children's House Teacher

​Children's House is part of our Montessori-based Early Childhood program. Through its hands-on curriculum, students experience education in an environment that encourages creativity and nurtures a child’s natural love of learning. The newly hired teacher will work with and follow the direction of an experienced lead Children's House teacher in the classroom.

Responsibilities


Classroom structure, curriculum planning, and implementation are primary responsibilities.

 

Other responsibilities include:

• Maintain developmentally appropriate classroom environment and structures.

• Implement teacher-directed activities.

• Demonstrate and model integrity, curiosity, compassion, respect, belonging, and cultural awareness within the school.

• Facilitate developmentally appropriate student academic and social learning one-on-one and in small/large groups.

• Assist with formal and informal assessments as appropriate.

• Communicate effectively with coworkers, administration, and with parents.

• Nurture and maintain a classroom culture that embraces kindness and respect.

• Support student learning

• Collaborate actively with other staff in lesson preparations and scheduling.

• Supervise students throughout the day in multiple settings.

• Be familiar with and follow Ohio's state licensing guidelines for an early childhood classroom.

• Contribute positively to the overall school community.

• Represent the school in a professional manner in all settings and circumstances.

• Be familiar with and uphold Welsh Hills School’s mission, vision, values, and philosophy.

• Be on time for scheduled work hours in the classroom and follow established procedures for calling off work for any scheduled hours.

• Maintain all required certifications and meet annual professional development requirements.

• Attend monthly staff meetings and all staff in-service meetings.

• Attend activities outside of regular school hours that support Welsh Hills School through staff participation (Ice Cream Social, Dragon Lair Fair, etc.).

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Position Requirements
Applicants should be interested in the educational opportunities working in an independent school provides; including flexibility, cooperative teaching, multi-age classrooms, and differentiated learning opportunities for students. Applicants must be open-minded, excellent communicators, and willing to collaborate with fellow teachers.

Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.

Montessori certification or experience strongly preferred. (willingness to complete a Montessori certification program)
Welsh Hills School places a strong emphasis on kindness and respect for all and therefore does not discriminate in recruitment, admissions, employment, or other matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, gender, religion, sexual identity, disability, national origin, or socio-economic status. Applicants should be open-minded and prepared to be a part of creating a world that embraces and celebrates diversity.
 

Employees receive tuition remission for family members who are students at Welsh Hills.
Job Type: Full-time

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Toddler Room Teacher

Welsh Hills School is hiring a teacher for our toddler program (18 - 36 months). Work with a creative, caring team of teachers who will provide guidance and support as you become familiar with our classroom environment, school expectations, and our young students.

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Through its hands-on curriculum, students experience education in an environment that encourages creativity and nurtures a child’s natural love of learning.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate and model integrity, curiosity, compassion, respect, belonging, and cultural awareness

• Facilitate developmentally appropriate student academic and social learning

• Communicate effectively with coworkers, administration, and parents.

• Nurture and maintain a classroom culture that embraces kindness and respect.

• Collaborate with other staff in lesson preparations and scheduling.

• Be familiar with and follow ODE's licensing guidelines.

• Represent the school in a professional manner in all settings and circumstances.

 

Applicants must be open-minded and excellent communicators.
Early childhood experience or child development coursework preferred.

 

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Interested applicants should submit the following information via email to sdrumm@welshhills.org.
• A letter of interest
• Three references with contact information
• Resume

Employees receive tuition remission for family members who are students at Welsh Hills.


Stay and Play After School Program Positions Available

Position Details:
• Part-time, weekday afternoons from 3-6 p.m.
• Responsibilities include supervising children, leading activities (games, crafts, outdoor play), and ensuring a positive and safe atmosphere
• Ideal for a college student who loves working with kids

We’re looking for someone who:
• Is responsible, patient, and energetic
• Enjoys engaging with children ages preschool (ages three) through school age.
• Is willing to work collaboratively with other staff members

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If you’re interested in making after-school fun and meaningful for our students, 
Please complete this short form and send your resume to Cathy Skeens at cskeens@welshhills.org.

 

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Substitute Teachers

We are always interested in meeting new substitute teachers for our toddler through grade 12 classrooms.

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Interested applicants should submit the following information to the Head of School Shelli Drumm at sdrumm@welshhills.org.

• Three references with contact information

• Resume

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Non-discrimination policy: Welsh Hills School does not discriminate in recruitment, admissions, employment, or other matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, gender, religion, sexual identity, disability, national origin, or socioeconomic status. Decisions will be based on the availability of openings and other relevant information.