We are pleased you are interested in career opportunities at Hockaday.  We invite you to take a virtual tour of our campus to see our state-of-the-art facilities, get acquainted with just a few of our dedicated faculty and staff, and discover the variety of professional development opportunities available to you.

At The Hockaday School, our faculty and staff play a critical role in providing students with a rigorous curriculum, caring community, and an overall atmosphere conducive to inspiring these bright girls to lead brilliant lives. Guided by outstanding teachers, counselors, and staff, every student is made to feel that she has something truly special to contribute — in the classroom, in the community, and in life.

We seek teachers and staff who meet a high standard of professional and personal excellence in their work. We offer a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and an opportunity to help ground and inspire our students so that their sense of responsibility is entwined with a sense of adventure.

The Hockaday School looks for the following qualities in candidates for faculty and staff positions:
  • A demonstrated commitment to being a lifelong learner
  • Successful work experience evidenced by personal initiative, a strong work ethic, and a desire to grow professionally
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Interest and skill in collaborating with colleagues
  • Experience and skill in the effective use of technology
  • A dedication to building a diverse educational community
Additionally, teaching at Hockaday requires:
  • A successful academic career with strong credentials in the desired teaching area (state certification is not required)
  • A successful experience working with young people in an educational setting, preferably all-girls
  • The potential and willingness to contribute to the School beyond the classroom

For our current job listings, click here.


The Hockaday faculty is composed of men and women, most of whom have advanced degrees, including several with Ph.D.’s.


Many faculty members are successful writers, lecturers, artists, musicians, photographers, or composers.


Summer study grants are awarded to faculty members to support research and professional development.


The Ellen Higginbotham Rogers Award for Excellence recognizes faculty and staff members who make an extraordinary impact on our students.