List of 5 items.

• Long-Term 8th Grade English Substitute Teacher

  Job Title: Long-Term 8^th Grade English Substitute Teacher

   

  Supervisor: Dan Keller

   

  Start Date: 11/11/26 -12/18/26

   

  General Summary: Severn School seeks a long-term 8^th grade English substitute teacher.
  
  

  Essential Functions: teach four sections of 8th grade English and be an advisor to 8^th grade students; support break duty and occasional lunch duty supervision responsibilities.

   

  Qualifications: a bachelor's degree in English or related field and some previous experience in teaching preferred.

   

  How to Apply: Please send a current resume and three references to Dan Keller, Middle School Head, d.keller@severnschool.com

   

• Development Event Coordinator & Volunteer Liaison

  Reports To: Director of Development
  
  

  Description of Role:
  

  • Responsible for supporting the strategic direction and priorities of Severn’s Development Office by serving as the liaison to the Admirals Parents’ Association (APA), coordinating meaningful parent volunteer opportunities, and managing Development events. This role builds positive, welcoming relationships with parent volunteers and aligns their engagement with Severn’s fundraising, stewardship, and community-building goals.
  • The role is a full-time, 10-month position and is benefit eligible. General hours are M-F, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, but candidate will need to be flexible with hours for evening events and programming.

  
  Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  
  Development Events

  • Manage all Development Office events as needed, including reserving spaces, ordering supplies, working with vendors, finding volunteers, assisting with registration and set up, and other duties to help ensure the event's success.
    
    

  APA Events

  • Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of APA-hosted events from start to finish. Responsibilities include securing event dates and calendar entries, managing event communications, recruiting parent volunteers, managing budgets, purchases, & check requests, completing event forms and permits, and working closely with Buildings & Grounds to coordinate setup and breakdown logistics. Serve as the event lead on-site, ensuring each event runs smoothly, and conduct post-event follow-up to identify opportunities for improvement. Additional duties as needed.
  • Oversee, coordinate, and guide parent volunteers of Lower, Middle, and Upper School for 50+ APA events. Responsibilities include volunteer recruitment, communication, organization, and support for events such as Fall Decor Day, promotion/graduation receptions, and Parent Ambassador Program (all school); Fall Festival (LS); Theater Receptions (MS); Hoops Madness (US); and more.
  • Host and/or support monthly APA meetings at Chesapeake and Teel Campuses, including working with APA leadership on agendas, responding to concerns or questions, updating parents on happenings at the school, and ensuring that all parents are welcomed and encouraged to volunteer and attend events.
  • Partner with the Director of the Admiral Fund to strengthen parent engagement and participation in annual giving and enhance stewardship opportunities

  Severn School APA Admiral Auction
  

  • Oversee all aspects of APA Admiral Auction (March) from concept through completion. Manage all logistics and planning; create and manage parent volunteer Auction Committee; facilitate weekly planning meetings; coordinate print and digital marketing communications; solicit event sponsorships and gift-in-kind donations; manage OneCause auction platform; and serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, advertisers, sponsors, and event guests.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Strong attention to detail and organization skills
  • Professional experience in leading, organizing, executing, and managing of events from initial planning through completion and follow up
  • Technical capacity for utilizing a database tracking system
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, as needed.

  How to Apply:
  

  To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Shannon Howell, Director of Development, at s.howell@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.

• Maintenance Technician – Severn School

  Severn School is seeking a dependable and skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and wants to contribute to a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained school environment.

  The Facilities Maintenance Technician helps support the day-to-day operation and care of Severn School's buildings and grounds. The position is based primarily at our Chesapeake Campus in Arnold, with occasional work at our Teel Campus in Severna Park, particularly in support of larger school events.

  Why Join Severn?

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid personal leave
  • Paid sick leave

  Beyond benefits, this is an opportunity to join a collaborative school community where the work of the Facilities team has a direct impact on the daily experience of our students, faculty, staff, families, and visitors.

  What You'll Do

  Building Maintenance & Operations

  • Conduct routine inspections and identify maintenance and repair needs.
  • Perform general building maintenance, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and other repairs.
  • Repair and maintain equipment, fixtures, and building systems.
  • Help ensure heating, cooling, and ventilation systems are operating effectively.
  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests and assist in troubleshooting facility issues.
  • Open and secure campus buildings as assigned.
  • Communicate effectively with Facilities team members, faculty, staff, and administration regarding maintenance needs.
  • Follow established health and safety procedures and help maintain a safe working and learning environment.

  Campus & Grounds Support

  • Help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming building entrances, sidewalks, grounds, and common areas.
  • Assist with trash removal and general exterior campus upkeep.
  • Receive and deliver packages and materials around campus.
  • Assist with basic care of school vehicles, including cleaning, fueling, and checking fluids.
  • Operate pickup trucks, utility vehicles, and other authorized school vehicles and equipment.

  Events & School Support

  • Classroom and office setups and moves
  • Assemblies and school programs
  • Open House
  • Homecoming Weekend
  • Alumni Weekend
  • Performances and productions
  • Graduation
  • Other special events and campus activities

  Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support special events, weather-related needs, and campus emergencies.

  Seasonal Maintenance

  • Cleaning gutters and downspouts
  • Leaf removal
  • Maintaining flower beds, bushes, and trees
  • Snow and ice removal and treating walkways
  • Trimming bushes and trees
  • Assisting with general upkeep of campus grounds and playing fields

  What We're Looking For

  The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, comfortable working independently and as part of a team, and takes pride in maintaining buildings and grounds.

  Candidates should have:

  • Previous experience in facilities, building maintenance, property maintenance, or a related field
  • Working knowledge of general maintenance and repair
  • Experience with some combination of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance
  • Ability to safely use hand and power tools
  • Ability to climb ladders and perform physically active work
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to operate a pickup truck and utility vehicles
  • Ability to operate an activity bus or willingness and ability to meet School requirements to do so
  • Ability to successfully complete required background screening

  Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) is a plus but is not required.

  How to Apply

  Qualified candidates should send a resume or summary of relevant work experience to Sean Francis, CFOO, at s.francis@severnschool.com

  Severn School is an equal opportunity employer.

  
  

  About Severn School

  Severn School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school serving students from preschool through grade 12 on two campuses in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Our Facilities team is an essential part of the School community, helping create and maintain the safe, functional, and welcoming environment in which our students learn and grow.