At Hill, we are fortunate to have excellent facilities and resources, which provide an ideal environment for teaching our children. But no asset is more valuable and important than the people. The faculty and staff of The Hill School are truly inspirational.
The Hill School is an independent co-educational day school founded in 1926 and currently celebrating its centennial year. It is located on a one hundred and seventy acre campus overlooking the historic town of Middleburg, Virginia approximately forty miles west of Washington DC.
Hill School emphasizes a strong academic program, universal participation in the co-curriculars (fine and performing arts, athletics, music, and theater), hands-on learning, and place-based education. In addition to administrative and classroom buildings, the campus includes a performing arts center, an art building, a music and lunchroom building, a natural science center, five athletic fields, a one mile jogging trail, an outdoor amphitheater, an arboretum, and an abundance of natural space.
Serving approximately 250 students in Junior Kindergarten through eighth grade, Hill School has an annual operating budget of about $8.5M, an Endowment of approximately $20M, about sixty employees, and own sixteen houses.
The Hill School is a service-oriented environment that fosters openness and trust among administration, faculty, parents, and students. Every staff member should be deeply committed to the school’s mission and have a highly involved approach in daily operations to ensure that students have a rich and fulfilling educational experience.
Hill’s culture prizes honesty, humility, empathy, dedication, and compassion balanced with forthright communication and sensible expectations. Successful employment at The Hill School means exhibiting these qualities with everyone, every day. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming community, and we are eager to consider candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups.
Available Positions for 2026-2027
First Grade Teacher
The Hill School is seeking a full time First Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Primary duties will include preparing lessons and materials, working in the classroom from 8:00-3:15 daily, and collaborating with the grade level lead teacher. Faculty members must also be able to communicate clearly and build strong partnerships with parents. Additional responsibilities will be determined based on the candidate’s background and interests, as well as the school’s needs. Classroom experience with elementary age students preferred.
Applicants must enjoy working with young children, be well organized, have a strong work ethic, enjoy collaborating with others, and have an educational philosophy that is aligned with Hill School’s.
Music Teacher
The Hill School is seeking a full time Music Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Primary duties will include preparing and executing lesson plans for elementary and middle school classes, preparing students for a variety of performances, and collaborating with other teachers. Faculty members also assess students’ progress and build strong relationships with parents. The music curriculum has traditionally featured a focus on vocal/choral music, as well as the study of rhythm and percussion instruments, stringed instruments, and explorations into music history. The music teacher will collaborate with other performing arts faculty to coordinate music and theater performances for students in grades JK-8 over the course of the year. Experience in music education required.
Applicants must enjoy working with young children, be well organized, have a strong work ethic, enjoy collaborating with others, and have an educational philosophy that is aligned with Hill School’s.
Upper School Math Teacher
Hill School is seeking a full time Math instructor for the 2026-2027 school year. Primary duties will include teaching upper school (primarily 5th-8th grade) math classes and collaborating with the school’s team of math instructors. Additional responsibilities may include coaching athletics or other duties determined by the candidate’s background and interests, as well as the school’s needs. Teaching experience and a degree in Mathematics preferred.
Enthusiasm for working with students across the middle school age range is essential, as is being well organized, having a strong work ethic, enjoying collaborating with others, and having an educational philosophy that is aligned with Hill School’s.
If you are interested in a position, candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of references to Christie Lovelette, Dean of Students. For all positions, a criminal background check is required.
The Hill School provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits any form of unlawful discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with state and federal laws.
