List of 7 items.

• Retirement Plan

  Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the Heritage Hall TIAA-CREF Retirement Plan, administered by the Teachers’ Insurance and Annuity Association in New York. 

  
  

  The Plan may provide benefits upon retirement, death, or termination of employment. 

  
  

  Employees may begin plan participation after reaching 23 years of age and after completing one year of full-time employment. 

  
  

  Each year, Heritage Hall will contribute a sum equal to 5% of salary on behalf of all plan participants. After an employee reaches age 40, the School will additionally match the employee's contribution, dollar for dollar, up to an additional 5%. 

  
  

  Employees become vested at the rate of 25% per year of service, reaching full vestment in their fourth year at Heritage Hall.

• Insurance

  Medical Insurance

  Heritage Hall underwrites the cost of health benefits for all full-time employees. Dependents may also be covered at employee expense through payroll deductions. 

  
  

  Upon separation from Heritage Hall, the insurance coverage ceases at the end of the contractual year (June 30, unless otherwise noted). The separating employee may elect COBRA coverage for a maximum of 18 months or until new insurance begins, whichever comes first.

  
  Dental and Vision Insurance
  Dental and vision insurance are optional services not covered by Heritage Hall. Employees and their dependents may be covered at employee expense through payroll deduction.
  
  Life Insurance
  Full-time employees are covered by life insurance in an amount equal to his or her annual salary, up to $50,000.
  
  Disability Insurance
  

  Heritage Hall underwrites the cost of disability insurance for all employees who work 30 or more hours per week. 

  
  

  Once all available sick leave has been used, the program pays 60% of the employee's gross salary for the first 180 days, and 67% of the gross salary thereafter until age 65. 

  
  

  All benefits are continued during the first 180 days of disability.

  
  Worker's Compensation
  The School provides this form of insurance to cover the medical costs and loss of pay resulting from injuries or illnesses sustained while executing one's assigned job.
  
  Flexible Spending Plan
  Full-time employees have the option to withhold a specified amount (tax-exempt) from their pay to be placed in a holding account for health-related expenses allowed by the IRS. These include group plan health insurance premiums, dependent care expenses, and non-reimbursed medical expenses.

• Paid Leave

  Vacation for administration and staff is defined in the employee's contract. 

  
  

  Heritage Hall recognizes nine paid holidays in the calendar year.

  
  

  Each full-time employee earns 10 days of sick leave per year. The School will pay for any necessary substitute while an employee is absent due to personal or family illness. Employees may accumulate a maximum 60 days sick leave. 

  
  

  Two days of leave each year are available for use as emergency leave.

• Professional Development

  Heritage Hall is committed to supporting the professional growth of each faculty member. 

  
  

  Full-time faculty may apply for a grant up to $1,500 plus for graduate work, professional development, or conferences and seminars during the school year.

• Technology

  Full-time and select part-time teachers receive a laptop computer that is replaced according to a regular schedule. Faculty may have the option to purchase computers after the scheduled replacement.

  
  

  Internet access is provided to all teachers while on campus. 

     

  A limited amount of funds are available to employees for no interest loans used to purchase personal computers, laptops, and tablets. Loans are limited to $1,200 and must be repaid within 48 months through payroll deduction.

• Tuition Assistance

  Need-based tuition assistance is awarded each year. For more information, click here.
  

• After-School Childcare

  On-site after-school care is available for current Heritage Hall students.