MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDY ROOM SUPPORT STAFF (PART-TIME)

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.  

THE POSITION

Hawken School is seeking part-time Middle School Study Room Support Staff to work up to 15 hours per week (3 hours per weekday), for the 2025-2026 school year. This program provides a monitored after-school environment for Hawken students in grades 6-8.

THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the needs of students in grades 6-8 
• Support a healthy, engaging community of students and adults 
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and practice diligent supervision of students
• Maintain accurate records of students checking in and signing out 
• Engage with parents and guardians picking up their students

Hawken School seeks faculty and staff comfortable taking risks and embracing a growth mindset. Our community members are constantly looking for new ways to inspire student curiosity while remaining dedicated to nurturing compassion and kindness in our students. We desire culturally-competent candidates who clearly appreciate a community of teachers and learners from diverse backgrounds and perspectives and are committed to equity and social justice.

THE SCHOOL

Founded on the ideal that “the better self shall prevail and each generation introduces 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. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a resume, references, and a cover letter to: ReGinae Reynolds, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at reginae.reynolds@hawken.edu. 

Hawken School is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to promoting all forms of diversity in the workplace and in our student body. We strongly urge all qualified individuals to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A joyful enthusiasm for middle school students 
• Flexibility, energy, creativity, and a sense of humor
• Eagerness to bring new ideas to enhance the program 

About Hawken School

Hawken School is committed to doing school differently and better. This means developing an inclusive and accepting community where adults feel empowered to design educational experiences for students that deepen their learning, engaging their emotions as well as their intellects. Hawken School seeks culturally competent teachers who are committed to equity and social justice, comfortable taking risks, and who embrace a growth mindset. Our faculty members are constantly looking for new ways to inspire student curiosity while remaining dedicated to nurturing compassion and kindness in our students. Successful candidates for any role at Hawken School must demonstrate skill and commitment in all the following key areas: Mission, Culture, and Philosophy Alignment: Candidates must show they can thrive at Hawken and are highly motivated by the school’s mission. Fair Play /Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice: Candidates must indicate a commitment to and have experience with serving students and communities equitably. Relationship Building and Cultivation: Candidates must show they can build relationships throughout the Hawken community. Content Knowledge: Candidates must demonstrate th...at they can lead and guide colleagues and/students to depth in their work. Humility and Growth Mindset: Candidates must be eager to learn new approaches and methods and be able to team effectively with others. Approach to Work: Candidates must show initiative and agency with a commitment toward feedback and flexible problem solving.

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