Openings as of 12/21/2024
Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. This mission provides opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Sacred Heart Greenwich integrates technology into the learning process through enhanced collaboration, exploration, discovery, and creativity. We aim to form students of faith, intellect, and awareness, who will use their gifts in service to others. Relationship and mentoring are at the heart of the student experience, which is grounded in student-centered learning, inquiry, problem-solving, interdisciplinary connection, collaboration, and an understanding of social justice. Student leadership and well-being are connected to every academic discipline, as all full-time teachers are also grade-level advisors. The school offers a coed program for young children at the Barat Center for Early Childhood Education and then an all-girls experience from K-12 on our 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut. We are proudly part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools. We are currently seeking a Head Rowing Coach to join and help execute the vision of our Rowing Program to start in February 2025. Position: Head Rowing Coach Reports to: Athletic Director FLSA Status: Stipend, part-time position, fall and spring seasons Job Summary and Duties: Sacred Heart Greenwich is looking for a Head Coach to lead our Rowing program at the Upper School (grades 9-12) level for the Fall and Spring Seasons. We are members of the New England Interscholastic Rowing Association (NEIRA). Duties include: - Implement instruction and training programs to prepare student-athletes for competition - Collaborate with coaching staff to plan, organize and run daily practices - Attend all practices and competitions at the direction of the Director of Athletics - Supervise student-athletes during all team activities - Comply with Sacred Heart and sport-specific organization policies and procedures - Communicate effectively with parents, students, and other stakeholders - Assist in maintaining equipment and advising Athletic Director on program needs - Drive the shell trailer to and from competitions - Represent Sacred Heart Greenwich at NEIRA Meetings
Typical practice times are:
4:00-6:00 pm, Monday- Friday; occasional weekends for races /and morning training sessions. All practices are held at Row America Greenwich. Occasional morning practices.
Travel with the team for practices and races is required. Races will require some weekend travel
Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. This mission provides opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Sacred Heart Greenwich integrates technology into the learning process through enhanced collaboration, exploration, discovery, and creativity.
We aim to form students of faith, intellect, and awareness, who will use their gifts in service to others. Relationship and mentoring are at the heart of the student experience, which is grounded in student centered learning, inquiry, problem solving, interdisciplinary connection, collaboration, and an understanding of social justice. Student leadership and well-being are connected to every academic discipline, as all full-time teachers are also grade level advisors.
The school offers a coed program for young children at the Barat Center for Early Childhood Education and then an all-girls experience from K-12 on our 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut. We are proudly part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.
We are currently seeking an Assistant Rowing Coach to join the Athletic Department for the 2025 spring season.
Position: Assistant Rowing Coach, Upper School
Reports to: Director of Athletics
FLSA Status: Stipend, part-time position
Job Responsibilities:
Duties include:
- Implement instruction and training programs to prepare student-athletes for competition; this will include plans for experienced and brand-new rowers
- Collaborate with coaching staff to plan, organize and run daily practices
- Attend all practices and competitions at the direction of the Director of Rowing and Director of Athletics
- Supervise student-athletes during all team activities
- Comply with Sacred Heart and sport-specific organization policies and procedures
- Assist in maintaining equipment
- Communicate effectively with parents and students
Seasons starts March 2025, Typical practice times are:
4:00-6:00pm, Monday- Friday; occasional weekends for races /and morning training sessions
Qualifications
The ideal coaching candidate will have experience with the sport at the college level, or equivalent, expertise in teaching sport-specific skills and strategy and the ability to relate and communicate effectively with young women.
The candidate should be energetic, approachable, knowledgeable, and eager to be an active member of a dynamic athletic and learning community.
As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining faculty with a passion for teaching, who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the cultural diversity of our community.
To Apply: Interested candidates must complete the on-line application on our website:
https://www.shgreenwich.org/about-us/employment
We are currently seeking Middle and Upper School Track and Field coaches including a Throwing Coach to join our Track and Field Program for the 2025 spring season.
Position: Middle and Upper School Track and Field Coaches, Throwing Coach needed Reports to: Director of Athletics FLSA Status: Stipend, part-time position
Job Summary and Duties:
Implement instruction and training programs to prepare student-athletes for competition; this will include plans for experienced and brand-new players
Collaborate with coaching staff to plan, organize and run daily practices
Attend all practices and competitions at the direction of the Head Track and Field Coach and Director of Athletics
Supervise student-athletes during all team activities
Comply with Sacred Heart and sport-specific organization policies and procedures
Communicate effectively with parents, students, and other stakeholders
Assist in maintaining equipment and advising Athletic Director on program needs
To Apply
Sacred Heart Greenwich is an independent Catholic School for girls in grades K-12.
We are currently seeking a Head and Assistant Water Polo Coaches for our upper school team (Varsity level). Hours would run Monday-Friday from 4:00-6:00pm, and some Saturdays for practices and/or games/tournaments from March-May 2025. Travel with the team for practices and meets is required.
Sacred Heart coaches are responsible for providing a competitive, safe, positive, and student-centered practice environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education and our Athletics Policy and Procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Attend all practices and competitions at the direction of the Director of Athletics
- Implement instruction and training programs to prepare student-athletes for competition
- Assist in maintaining equipment.
The candidate should be energetic, approachable, knowledgeable, and eager to be an active member of a dynamic athletic and learning community. As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining faculty with a passion for teaching, who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the cultural diversity of our community. Interested candidates please complete the on-line application on our website: https://www.shgreenwich.org/about-us/employment and submit a resume to the Director of Athletics at rousseaul@cshct.org
Founded in 1848, Sacred Heart Greenwich is an all-girls, independent, Catholic school that educates and empowers students to pursue excellence, build courage and confidence, and lead lives of purpose and integrity. The School also offers a coed preschool program at their Barat Center for Early Childhood Education. Sacred Heart Greenwich envisions a world where all girls and women are able to shape the future through learning and service. We transform the world, one girl at a time. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Grounds Person to join our Grounds Team in maintaining our beautiful 110 acre campus. Position: Grounds Person Reports to: Director of Grounds FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary The Grounds Person is responsible for assisting with all grounds and facility related work as assigned by the supervisor. Must be a detail oriented person to ensure that the standards of cleanliness, maintenance and appearance of the grounds and facilities are achieved and exceeded on a consistent basis to provide the highest level of comfort and service to our community. Work schedule is Full-Time, Monday thru Friday, 8am-4pm with occasional weekend and evening hours. The position is classified as an essential employee which requires the employee to report for work or remain at work to continue grounds and facility operations during a variety of emergency situations including but not limited to power outages, snowstorms, school closures and for special school events. Essential Functions
Coordinate with supervisor and/or other maintenance staff for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently
Utilize appropriate landscaping tools and equipment such as rakes, trimmers, pruners, blowers, etc. to clean and maintain the grounds, parking lots, walkways, athletic fields and other facilities throughout campus
Utilize appropriate lawn care equipment to mow, trim, seed and fertilize school lawns and athletic fields
Properly plant, transplant, trim and water trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals
Ensure that the campus trash, recycling and litter are collected daily throughout campus
Assist in the removal of snow by operating snow removal equipment, manually shoveling snow and salting of all walkways, steps and patios
Assist with basic painting, carpentry, pressure washing and other facility maintenance tasks
Assist with general housekeeping services as needed
Assist with event set-up and tear-down
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Grounds
Contribute positively to team, morale maintaining a positive, pleasant demeanor
A clear commitment to the mission of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools is required
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Regularly operate a variety of power tools and equipment
Works in a wide variety of environments as found in all areas of the school
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
Ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 100 lbs, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling;
Climbing and balancing, including climbing ladders for heights up to 40+ feet;
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally, the job requires 75% walking and 75% standing.
Must be able to work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and weather extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments.
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position, preferably at an independent school, golf course, or similar industry
Proven ability to work equally well as a team and individually
Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality
Ability to read and comprehend written/oral instructions and work requests is necessary
Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment
As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining staff who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the diversity of our community. Application Procedure Interested candidates must complete the on-line application at:
We are currently seeking a Part-Time (50%) Upper School Science Teacher to teach two sections of Biology for the 2025-2026 school year.
Position: Upper School Biology Teacher- Part-Time (50%) Reports to: Head of Upper School, Science Department Chair FLSA Status: Exempt
Essential Responsibilities/Capabilities:
Teach two sections of Upper School Biology
Sincere and visible commitment to best critical thinking, reading, writing, and research practices and continued professional development
Willingness to teach flexibly within grades 9-12 and to collaborate with colleagues across disciplines
Genuine passion for and command of subject matter and enthusiasm for working with high school students
Experience and demonstrated success in implementing a scaffolded, organized, inquiry-based, student-centered instructional approach
Design of instruction that encourages students to think and write critically, ask questions, reason creatively, and inspires confidence in their own abilities
Instruction encourages curiosity, exploration, and discovery appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of the students
Supportive relationships with student, advisor, parents, and families
Interactions with parents on students’ academic progress, social growth, and learning needs at designated times of the year, and meetings with parents as necessary
Engaged participation in the Upper School community, including division and departmental meetings, assigned non-instructional duties, and our advisory program
Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in Biology or a related field. Demonstrated experience in independent school curriculum design and instruction. Knowledge of the Biology curriculum framework and advanced topics is preferred. Excellent organizational skills, teaching, leadership, oral and written communication skills.
Interested candidates must complete the on-line application on our website:
We are currently seeking a Part-Time Upper School English Teacher to join in the vision of our English Department for the 2025-2026 school year.
Position: Upper School English Teacher Part-Time (50%) Reports to: Head of Upper School and English Department Chair FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary: Essential Responsibilities/Capabilities:
Teach two sections of English Literature (10th Grade)
Support for all learners through diverse strategies and approaches in a caring classroom environment where students learn and collaborate positively with one another
Proficiency with current educational technology, especially as part of classroom instruction and for hybrid/distance learning; facility with electronic communication and learning management systems
Development of formative and summative assessments that portray differentiated approaches to identifying student understanding
Evaluation of student work that exhibits fairness, consistency, and prompt response to student progress
A master’s degree in English or Comparative Literature is preferred and 3+ years of experience teaching Upper School students. The candidate should be able to provide lesson plans and a portfolio of assignments that reflect current and research-supported educational practices. Candidate is energetic, approachable, knowledgeable, and eager to be an active member of a dynamic learning community.
