Working at Holton

Holton-Arms School invites applications for the position of Math Teacher for the 2013-14 school year. Founded in 1901, Holton-Arms is an independent college preparatory girls school with 645 students in grades 3 through 12, located on a 57-acre campus in Bethesda, MD, a suburb of Washington.  The School is known for its commitment to academic excellence, and for its leadership in providing opportunities for young women in athletics and the fine and performing arts.  We are a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff reflecting the population of the metropolitan Washington, DC area. 

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a rigorous, college preparatory program at the Upper School level and enjoy working with students as well as with colleagues.  Successful candidates should have a strong educational background in mathematics and be able to teach a wide range of courses in a curriculum that range from Algebra through AP level and beyond. A bachelor’s degree in a mathematical discipline is required; an advanced degree in a related area is preferred. We seek individuals who are eager to create a student-centered classroom and are willing to explore ways to use technology to achieve this goal. Collegiality and an eagerness to collaborate with colleagues on advancing the school’s strategic initiatives are essential.

Qualified candidates should possess passion for mathematics, intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, the ability to work within a team, skills to engage and inspire students in the pursuit of learning, commitment to ongoing professional development, and a sense of humor. Involvement beyond the classroom is an expectation and candidates who are able to lead extra-curricular activities are preferred.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package with a competitive salary.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:

ATT: Human Resources
Holton-Arms School
7303 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
email: recruitment@holton-arms.edu
Fax: 301-727-2710

Private Music Teachers

Fine and Performing Arts Adjunct Program

Holton-Arms School invites applications for part-time music teachers for its after school Arts Adjunct Program for this school year. We are currently seeking professionals to teach in the following areas: guitar, piano, saxophone, and voice.

Founded in 1901, Holton-Arms is an independent college preparatory girls school with 645 students in grades 3 through 12, located on a 57-acre campus in Bethesda, MD, a suburb of Washington.  The School is known for its commitment to academic excellence, and for its leadership in providing opportunities for young women in athletics and the fine and performing arts. We are a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff reflecting the population of the metropolitan Washington, DC area.

The Holton-Arms Fine & Performing Arts Adjunct Program provides extracurricular music education for students and adults in the Holton community and those from the greater Washington metropolitan community. Professional adjunct faculty members offer private and group lessons in vocal and instrumental music including piano, guitar and harp. The program includes informal and formal performance opportunities throughout the year with open studios, studio workshops, and recitals.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree or above in music performance on his/her instrument or voice.  We seek individuals with exceptional musicianship who are eager to provide instructional support for students in the Holton curricular ensemble program, to expand students' musical education beyond the scope of the School's ensemble program (e.g. guitar and piano), and to make the same outstanding instruction available to students outside of the Holton community.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:

ATT: Human Resources Holton-Arms School 7303 River Road Bethesda, MD 20817

recruitment@holton-arms.edu  Fax: 301.767.2710

Part-Time Head Varsity Soccer Coach 

Holton-Arms School is seeking a head varsity soccer coach for the 2013-14 school year. Founded in 1901, Holton-Arms is an independent college preparatory girls school with 665 students in grades 3 through 12, located on a 57-acre campus in Bethesda, MD, a suburb of Washington. The School is known for its commitment to academic excellence, and for its leadership in providing opportunities for young women in athletics and the fine and performing arts. 

The school has outstanding facilities including an eight lane all weather track, a six lane pool, two full size gyms, a fitness center, three fields (including a new artificial turf field), large dance studio and seven tennis courts.  Holton is a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff reflecting the population of the metropolitan Washington, DC area.

Successful candidates will have a strong background in coaching and excellent interpersonal skills.  Salary is competitive. Submit cover letter and resume to:

Attn: Human Resources
The Holton-Arms School
7303 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817

recruitment@holton-arms.edu

Fax 301.767.2710

Director of Major Gifts

The Holton-Arms School invites applications for the position of Director of Major Gifts. This full-time, 12-month position offers an exceptional career opportunity for the successful candidate.  Founded in 1901, Holton-Arms School is an independent college preparatory day school for girls serving 657 students in grades 3-12 on its Bethesda, MD campus.  Holton is known for its commitment to academic excellence, and for providing leadership opportunities for its students.  We are a highly diverse community of students, faculty and staff, reflecting the population of the metropolitan Washington, DC area.

The Director of Major Gifts will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, steward and build relationships with current and prospective donors.  The position reports to the Director of Advancement and works closely with the Head of School, the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees, and with other volunteer leadership to achieve Advancement’s financial goals in support Holton’s current program and long-term Strategic Plan.  Start date for this position is July 1, 2013.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage approximately fifty (50) prospects in a moves management continuum, including:

• Initiating contact with prospects
• Conducting qualification visits
• Developing cultivation strategies
• Soliciting outright leadership gifts for the Holton (annual) Fund, a capital campaign, and/or planned gifts for endowment
• Maintaining personal stewardship contacts with assigned prospects
  • Work directly with the Advancement and Alumnae Services Manager to maintain the Major Gift Pipeline to identify and qualify prospects as well as tracking prospect’s inclination, capacity, and status
  • Maintain a systematic approach to steward and track all endowment gifts, including writing reports and initiating personal meetings for on-going stewardship of endowment donors including individuals, foundations, and corporations
  • Identify opportunities and initiate increased communication with major donors, planned gift donors, and volunteers in both broad and specific ways
  • Work with Director of Annual Giving and Alumnae Director to coordinate all programs and to ensure the flow of communication/information sharing among the programs
  • Work with the Director of Advancement to evaluate regional major donor and planned gift prospects and initiate travel for personal visits where appropriate
  • Support and attend all cultivation and major donor events, as well as other advancement office functions
  • Manage the Reunion Class Representatives for key Reunion classes
• Work closely with colleagues on the Advancement Team on major school events such as Autumn Fest, Mosaic, Spring Gala, Reunion, and Graduation

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years development experience, preferably in an educational setting; transferable experience working with high-net worth clients will be considered
• Experience with volunteer management, direct major gift solicitation, and/or capital campaigns
• Fundamental knowledge of planned giving or the desire to learn
• Skilled at crafting proposals, donor correspondence and other written material; comfortable making presentations to a variety of audiences
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, Outlook, and development databases
• Functions effectively with moderate supervision and with attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to organize and prioritize work in accordance with supervisory input  
• Manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A team player who can skillfully coordinate fundraising activities with supervisors and peers; emotionally mature with a sense of humor
• Must be able to work outside of the normal schedule to accommodate and support the office including early morning meetings, evening engagements and occasional weekend obligations
• Willingness to travel both locally and beyond
• Committed to ethical fundraising, collegiality, and teamwork

Please send a letter of interest and resume to:
Holton-Arms School
7303 River Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817
Attention: Human Resources
email: recruitment@holton-arms.edu.  

Upper School Drawing and Painting Teacher

Holton-Arms School invites applications for the part-time position of Upper School Drawing and Painting teacher for the 2013-14 school year.  Founded in 1901, Holton-Arms is an independent college preparatory girls school with 645 students in grades 3 through 12, located on a 57-acre campus in Bethesda, MD, a suburb of Washington.  The School is known for its commitment to academic excellence, and for its leadership in providing opportunities for young women in athletics and the fine and performing arts.  The Visual Arts program is well established and highly regarded. We are a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff reflecting the population of the metropolitan Washington, DC area.

The primary responsibilities of the Drawing and Painting Teacher are to develop and implement a process-oriented and spiraling art curriculum that progresses from the fundamentals to more sophisticated exploration, and to create a student-centered and inspiring studio environment. Additional responsibilities include displaying student work, maintaining the studio and ordering materials, and helping students develop art portfolios for college applications. Positive support for the life of the School beyond the classroom is an expectation.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Fine Art, and experience and training in teaching drawing, oil painting, watercolor and printmaking to Upper School students.  The successful candidate is passionate about art, demonstrates an ability to engage and inspire students in the pursuit of learning, and is committed to ongoing professional growth. We seek individuals who are eager to create a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes community, teamwork, and the creative process while building the art program and bringing art to life. Candidates should be interested in exploring innovative uses of technology to enhance student learning. Collegiality, strong communication skills, a sense of humor, and an eagerness to collaborate with others to advance the school’s strategic initiatives are essential. 

We offer a competitive salary.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:

ATT: Human Resources
Holton-Arms School
7303 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817

recruitment@holton-arms.edu | Fax: 301-727-2710

Middle School French Teacher (Half-time)

Holton-Arms School invites applications for the position of half-time Middle School French Teacher for the 2013-14 school year.  Founded in 1901, Holton-Arms is an independent college preparatory girls school with 645 students in grades 3 through 12, located on a 57-acre campus in Bethesda, MD, a suburb of Washington.  The School is known for its commitment to academic excellence, and for its leadership in providing opportunities for young women in athletics and the fine and performing arts.  We are a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff reflecting the population of the metropolitan Washington, DC area. 

Candidates must have at least three years of experience in a rigorous, college preparatory program at the middle school level. The candidate must understand and appreciate the unique characteristics of this age group and enjoy working with students at the Middle School level.  Successful candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) in language education and native or near-native French language skills, along with an expertise in the cultures of France and francophone nations. Candidates should be willing to lead language immersion trips to France or other French-speaking countries. We seek individuals who are eager to create a student-centered classroom and are willing to explore ways to use technology to achieve this goal. Collegiality and an eagerness to collaborate with colleagues on advancing the school’s strategic initiatives are essential. Involvement beyond the classroom is an expectation and candidates who are able to lead extra-curricular activities are preferred.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package with a competitive salary.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:

ATT: Human Resources
Holton-Arms School
7303 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817

recruitment@holton-arms.edu | Fax: 301-365-6095

Part-Time Accompanist & Teaching/Administrative Assistant 

Holton-Arms School invites applications for the part-time position of Accompanist and Teaching/Administrative Assistant for the choral music program for the 2013-14 school year.  Founded in 1901, Holton-Arms is an independent college preparatory girls school with 645 students in grades 3 through 12, located on a 57-acre campus in Bethesda, MD, a suburb of Washington.  The School is known for its commitment to academic excellence, and for its leadership in providing opportunities for young women in athletics and the fine and performing arts.  The choral music program is well established and highly regarded in the region and by professional organizations. We are a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff reflecting the population of the metropolitan Washington, DC area.

The primary responsibilities of the Accompanist are to accompany and provide teaching and administrative assistance for the Middle and Upper School Choruses and Swing Choir, and to accompany the Lower School Choruses. Additional responsibilities include administrative assistance for the Fine and Performing Arts, arranging/transcribing music using notation software, small group vocal coaching, and overseeing the maintenance of all pianos. Additional opportunities include accompanying instrumentalists, providing musical direction or incidental music for theatrical productions, and teaching private lessons in the Fine and Performing Arts Adjunct Program.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in piano and experience as an accompanist/collaborative pianist for singers and choruses. We seek individuals with exceptional musicianship who are eager to work in a student-centered, collaborative learning environment that emphasizes community, teamwork, and the creative process in building ensembles and bringing music to life.  Facility with technology and experience with music notation software are preferred. Collegiality and an eagerness to collaborate with others to advance the school’s strategic initiatives are essential.

We offer a competitive salary.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:

ATT: Human Resources
Holton-Arms School
7303 River Road Bethesda, MD 20817

recruitment@holton-arms.edu  Fax: 301.365.6095