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Employment Opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, Hilton Head Preparatory School does not discriminate in its hiring of employees on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital or veteran status, age or disability. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration, as well as among students.

We appreciate your interest in working at Hilton Head Preparatory School. We seek highly-qualified teachers, administrators, and staff who can help the school fulfill its mission of educating college-bound students in a safe environment. We give strong preference to candidates who have full-time experience in the area in which they would work at our school. We also prefer candidates who can contribute as coaches or advisors to our many athletic teams and various clubs and organizations.

Please contact Margot Brown with a cover letter, resume, and list of references if you would like to be considered for current openings.  Please contact Tricia Kontz for substitute teaching positions.

 

Current Openings

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  • Middle School Math Teacher

    Hilton Head Preparatory is seeking a dynamic middle school math educator to inspire our students. This dedicated and highly skilled instructor is responsible for mathematics and curriculum development in grades six, seven, and eight that includes specific areas of focus including 6th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry. As a math teacher, this individual will be responsible for developing students’ theoretical and applied math skills along with assigning homework, grading assessments, and documenting students' progress. We are looking for a positive educator who possesses a thorough understanding of best practices with middle school students. 

    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in education
    • Previous mathematical instructional experiences
    • Proficient knowledge of effective and engaging teaching strategies and methods
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    Hilton Head Prep is a leading independent JK-12 school that enrolls approximately 450 students. The Middle School includes just over 100 students. The school is located in the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean to the East and the Sea Pines Forest Preserve to the West. Our Prep community is thriving and enrollment has flourished in recent years as people have migrated to the area to enjoy the idyllic environment and quality of life. A new Head of School began in July of 2022 and the coming years will include a new strategic plan and a campus master plan, setting the stage for an exciting time of programmatic enhancement and campus improvement. 

    All interested applicants should submit a letter of interest as well as a resume. We look forward to you joining our Prep family!
  • Upper School Spanish Instructor

    Hilton Head Prep is a leading independent JK-12 grade school that enrolls approximately 450 students. The Upper School includes just over 200 students. The School is located in the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean to the East and the Sea Pines Forest Preserve to the West. The community is thriving and enrollment has flourished in recent years as people have migrated to the area to enjoy the idyllic environment and quality of life. A new Head of School began July 2022, and the coming years will include a new strategic plan and campus master plan, setting the stage for an exciting time of programmatic enhancement and campus improvement. 

    Position Purpose:
    Hilton Head Prep is seeking a dynamic, student centered Spanish teacher starting in August 2023. Strong candidates will have experience (preferably in an independent school setting) and an understanding of the critical role excellent instruction plays in building a strong Upper School Spanish Program. The Upper School Spanish Instructor is responsible for preparing curriculum, teaching Spanish, and creating a dynamic learning environment for students in the class. This position will teach students in Spanish 1 and Spanish 3 with the potential for course expansion and AP offerings (including training) in the future. 

    Essential Functions:
    • Prepare materials and classroom for class activities. 
    • Deploy and collaborate on course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, project-based learning, and handouts, in accordance with pre-designed curriculum. 
    • Manage the classroom to insure successful learning for every student. 
    • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. 
    • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and interactive activities. 
    • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions or activities in the target language as much as possible.
    • Utilizes up-to-date technology into lesson plans and classroom management. 
    • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
    • Compile, evaluate and/or grade students' class work reflecting learning styles of students.
    • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records using the Blackbaud LMS.
    • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
    • Nurture relationships with students and parents through consistence communication.
    • Communicate with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for and resource needs.
    • Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of curricula, course materials and methods of instruction.
    • Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of upper school programs.
    • Maintain expertise in the field through ongoing professional development demonstrating a commitment to the field of study or knowledge of learning styles.
    • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications:
    • Minimum Bachelor's Degree, prefer MA or other post graduate work in Spanish, language acquisition, or pedagogy
    • Experience teaching Spanish
    • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
    • Technologically proficient in curriculum design and classroom presentation
    • Demonstrate a capacity to be involved with students beyond the classroom as academic and club advisors or involvement in other co-curricular theater and sports programming
  • Part-Time Elementary School Spanish

    Hilton Head Prep is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable part-time Elementary School Spanish teacher starting in August 2023. This kindergarten through fifth-grade Spanish teacher is responsible for building lessons and developing a curriculum to help students strengthen their vocabulary, as well as help them speak basic Spanish. This position would introduce students to Spanish-speaking world cultures in a creative and active learning environment. The lessons could include songs, books, and cultural activities that are often related to weekly themes. 
    We are looking for a positive teacher who is enthusiastic, responsible, and most importantly enjoys working with children.  While being able to work with all ages of elementary school students, faculty, and parents their main goal is to get students excited about learning exploratory Spanish. 
    Qualifications:
    • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or previous instructional experience teaching Spanish 
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    All interested applicants should complete a Hilton Head Preparatory application and submit a letter of interest as well as a resume. We look forward to you joining the Prep family!
  • Full-time CDL Bus Driver

    This full-time position is responsible for safely transporting children to and from school, related events and athletic events (to and from). This position includes a competitive salary and great benefits package. 

    Must contain your CDL license.
  • Part-time CDL Bus Driver

    This position is responsible for safely transporting children to and from school and related events. Primary responsibility will be for athletic events (to and from) which can occur in the afternoon/evenings. 

    Must contain your CDL license.
  • Substitute Teachers

    Please contact Tricia Kontz for substitute teaching positions.