A career at an independent school like Pembroke Hill can offer a unique and fulfilling experience for educators and professionals.


Faculty and Staff at Graduation

Explore employment opportunities at Pembroke Hill School.

  • Teachers - early childhood, lower, middle and upper school
  • Staff positions (admissions, development, finance, marketing/communications, administrative assistant roles)
  • Substitute teachers
  • Coaches
  • Extended day - part-time after school 
  • Summer teachers and assistants

Open Positions

A Message to Applicants

The needs of our students, families, and other members of the PHS community are the principal focus of our daily endeavors. We contribute to their success through a mutual exchange of ideas, being respectful of their motives and flexible in finding solutions.

Integrity is expressed in all that we do and say, we are respectful of others. Diversity in the school’s culture is critical to success. Employees are considerate of differences and appreciative of the backgrounds and unique experiences that each of us brings to our workplace.

Continuous improvement through innovation and thoughtful risk-taking allows the organization and employees to grow.

Our success is dependent on each other’s success. We work and communicate effectively as a team, respecting each other’s values and ideas. We are responsible for each other’s reputation.

All employees have a significant role in the achievement of the school’s mission. The Pembroke Hill School does not discriminate in its employment practices or policies on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic disposition, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or any other status protected by law.

All offers of employment are contingent on a successful pre-employment background screen.

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Interested in discovering what a Pembroke Hill career can mean for you? Click the button below to view job openings and begin an application! We look forward to hearing from you.

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What We Look for in Our Faculty

  • Creativity and flexibility in the classroom
  • Genuine desire to work with and around students
  • Student-focused teaching
  • Commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment
  • Commitment to growth and lifelong learning
  • Ability to collaborate and work as a part of a team
  • Embrace and utilize technology and other resources
  • We do not require certification, but look for a
    minimum of 1-3 years of teaching experience, depending on the role.

Pembroke Hill Benefits

  • Supportive and collaborative environment
  • New and updated facilities
  • Technology and other resources
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Excellent benefits
  • Wonderful community and team

For teachers:

  • Small class sizes (avg. 1:16 for middle school, upper school and 1:11 for early childhood, lower school)
  • In early childhood through grade five, two teachers in each classroom
  • Trusted professionalism in the classroom
  • A growth-oriented culture exists
  • Engaged students and supportive families
  • Planning time
  • Support and resources for growth in classroom technology and teaching methods

Life, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • We offer three different Health plans through BCBS of KC with four different tiers from which to choose.  This includes an HSA with seed money from the school.
  • We offer Delta Dental of Missouri with two different tiers. 
  • Vision is offered in three tiers through VSP and includes glasses, contacts and an eye exam.
  • The school pays a life benefit of two times annual salary through Sunlife.

Retirement Plan Match

  • Pembroke Hill matches up to 8 percent with a 6 percent contribution through TIAA.  There is immediate vesting, and a pre-tax or Roth option is available.

Sick Leave, Vacation Days, Holidays

  • Generous sick bank offered that accumulates from year to year.
  • Vacation and holidays offered to non-teaching staff.
  • Breaks (five weeks of breaks during the school year), holidays and two personal days available to teachers.

Free Mental Health Services

  • Pembroke Hill offers an EAP (employee assistance plan) through New Directions.

Free (And Delicious) Lunches

  • Meals are prepared from scratch with a focus on local ingredients using unprocessed meats, fresh vegetables and fresh fruits, and are provided free to our faculty and staff throughout the school year. Read more about our lunch program.