HUMAN PERFORMANCE TEACHER (TODDLER - 8TH GRADE)

Hawken School is committed to doing school differently and better. We seek to create an inclusive and accepting community where adults are empowered to design educational experiences for students that are deep and learner-centered. Hawken School seeks culturally competent teachers, administrators, and staff members who are committed to equity and social justice, who are comfortable taking risks, and who embrace a growth mindset. We are constantly looking for new ways to inspire student curiosity and agency while remaining dedicated to nurturing compassion and kindness in our students. 

Working under the direction of the Human Performance Academic & Programming Lead and in close partnership with the Lyndhurst Campus division directors, Hawken’s Human Performance teachers bring a whole-child philosophy to life every day—from toddlers through 8th grade. These teachers genuinely believe that how a child feels in their body shapes how they show up everywhere else: in the classroom, on the field, with their peers, and in life. They design and deliver experiences that are joyful, developmentally intentional, and grounded in the school’s belief that physical engagement builds character, confidence, and lifelong skills.

Human Performance teachers at Hawken are active members of a collaborative department and engaged partners with the broader athletic community. They are committed to knowing every student as an individual and to creating an environment where all children—regardless of ability or background—feel capable, seen, and inspired to find their better selves through movement and play.

Mission, Culture, and Philosophy Alignment: Demonstrates alignment with Hawken’s mission and progressive, student-centered approach.
Fair Play: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice: Demonstrates a commitment to equitable practices and inclusive learning environments. 

Relationship Building and Cultivation: Builds strong, collaborative relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Content Knowledge: Brings strong content knowledge in elementary science instruction. 

Humility and Growth Mindset: Approaches work with curiosity, openness, and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Approach to Work: Demonstrates strong organization, initiative, and flexibility.

Founded on the ideal that “the better self shall prevail and each generation introduce its successor to a higher plane of life,” Hawken School is a coeducational independent day school with 1,600 students in toddler through grade 12. Our four campuses are located within 25 minutes of downtown Cleveland, and an urban extension center in the city’s museum district provides a demanding and integrated course of study in a diverse and dynamic environment. To learn more about us, visit www.hawken.edu. 

Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com.