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• Lower School Part Time Prekindergarten Teaching Assistant

  • Job Title: Lower School Part Time Prekindergarten Teaching Assistant

     

    Supervisor:  Lower School Head

     

    Start Date:  August 2026

     

    General Summary:  Severn School is searching for a Teaching Assistant to work in our prekindergarten classrooms.  Hours for the position are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30am-1:00pm.

     

    Essential Functions: The candidate will support the lead teacher and teaching team with promoting a positive classroom community that instills a love of learning and exploration, assists with implementing lessons, preparing materials, working with individual and small groups of students, supervising students, and completing other duties as assigned.

     

    Qualifications: The ideal candidate has a natural, genuine joy of working with young children, understands developmental milestones of young children and learners, is organized, has good communication and collaboration skills, willingness to learn new ideas and has experience working with preschool and/or prekindergarten children.  A BA or BS Degree in a related field and/or coursework in Early Childhood education, 90 hour certificate is preferred. Candidates also must complete all pre-service paperwork required by MSDE Office of Child Care.

     

    How To Apply:  Interested candidates are encouraged to browse our website (www.severnschool.com) to learn more about the school's mission, program, and culture. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three current references to Lower School Head Cathy North at c.north@severnschool.com.

• Library Associate – Part Time Position

  Severn School seeks a Library Associate to support students and faculty in grades 6-12.
  
  Reporting to the Library Director, the Library Associate will help ensure the library is a welcoming, service-oriented place. In conjunction with other library staff, this part-time employee will supervise a two-story library that is often bustling with students and faculty. This individual will also assist with maintaining the collection, library programming, and clerical tasks.
  
  This part-time position begins in August 2026. Hours are flexible, and there is the possibility of making this a full-time position if combined with other areas of need at Severn.
  
  Qualifications (preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications):
  •    Previous experience working in a public library or school library
  •    Experience working with children and young adults
  •    Ability to establish effective and collaborative working relationships with students and colleagues
  •    Appropriate technology skills to accomplish job responsibilities and a willingness to learn new technologies and troubleshoot issues that arise
  •    Strong organizational and time management skills
  
  Position Expectations (the individual selected to fill this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities, though the list is not exhaustive):
  •    Supervise middle and upper school students
  •    Process and circulate materials 
  •    Use the library management system to run reports, catalog books as needed, delete eBooks, and perform other needed tasks
  •    Attend webinars or other professional development to stay abreast of upgrades to the system and share those with the library staff
  •    Assist students and faculty with library technology, including access to online resources, printing, and copying
  •    Maintain the collection by shelving, keeping shelves neat and orderly, and communicating with students and parents regarding late or lost materials
  •    Perform clerical duties such as ordering library supplies, completing business office paperwork, maintaining a budget spreadsheet, processing mail, adding events to the library calendar, etc... 

  
  Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three current references to Whitney Etchison, Library Director, at w.etchison@severnschool.com

• Upper School Administrative Assistant

  Job Title: Upper School Administrative Assistant

   

  Supervisor: Director of Studies and Strategic Initiatives

   

  Start Date: July 1, 2026

   

  General Summary: The Upper School Administrative Assistant’s role is designed to help ensure the successful academic functioning of the Upper School. The Upper School Administrative Assistant’s primary focus will be supporting the Director of Studies and the college counseling office. The Upper School Administrative Assistant is part of a team of administrative assistants at the school and will work closely with the Assistant to the Upper School Head to ensure the smooth daily operation of the Upper School. This is a 12 month position.

   

  Essential Functions:

  • Maintain accurate daily attendance records for all students and communicate with the necessary school constituents
  • Provide clerical and administrative support to the Director of Studies and the college counseling office
  • Assist with the administration and coordination of yearly final exams, standardized tests, and AP exams
  • Assist the Director of Studies with the processing of grades and teacher comments throughout the year
  • Maintain, update, and, as necessary, send student and parent data, including grades and transcripts
  • Coordinate college rep visits
  • Assist, in conjunction with the other administrative assistants, with the preparation for and running of school events and initiatives throughout the year.
  • Other duties as assigned

   

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Previous experience in an administrative or school setting preferred
  • Proficiency with Blackbaud Learning Management System or similar LMS preferred
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Collegial and collaborative approach to work

   

  How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and three references to Kim Coughlin, Director of Studies and Strategic Initiatives, at k.coughlin@severnschool.com.

   

• Lower School After School Care Teachers and Assistants

  Severn Lower School After School Care Teachers and Assistants

  Reports To: Before and After School Care (BASC) Administrator

  
  

  Description of Role: Severn School is seeking qualified and experienced teachers and assistants for its Lower School after-school program (preschool through grade 5). 

  
  

  Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Severn School's BASC (Before and After School Care) Program provides a safe, supervised space for students to do homework, read, play, and socialize with friends. BASC teachers and assistants supervise students during after-school activities including indoor and outdoor play, snack, and homework. 

  
  

  Work hours range from 2:30pm-6:00pm Monday-Friday. Candidates must be able to work at least 3 days per week. 

  
  

  Qualifications: Candidates must have experience in a school setting and preferred candidates will hold 90-hour certification in school age child care (or equivalent approved college coursework).

  
  

  How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and three professional references to the Director of Instructional Programs Sherri Hoyt at s.hoyt@severnschool.com.

• Lower School Substitute Teachers

  Severn Lower school is accepting resumes for substitute teachers for the 2025-26 school year for all grades (Preschool – grade 5) and special subject areas. Qualified candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and professional references to s.hoyt@severnschool.com.
  
  Severn School seeks to attract, retain, and support faculty and staff who embrace the mission of our school. Severn School challenges its students to pursue excellence in character, conduct, and scholarship, to marshal the courage to lead, and to contribute to the world around them. We believe this is best realized in a community where adults model these qualities, where a culture of belonging is fostered, and where each student is known and valued.
  
  Qualifications:
  Enjoys working with children and facilitating their curiosity and learning
  Self-motivated, proactive, flexible, enthusiastic and reliable
  Good time management and organizational skills
  Engaging and positive personality
  Relates respectfully with people of all backgrounds and ages
  Works well as part of a small and cohesive team
  
  Severn School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation,  or any other legally protected characteristic in the administration of its employment and personnel policies, educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other School-administered programs, as and to the full extent required by applicable law.