Employment

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• Buildings & Grounds Department

  Job Title:   Buildings and Grounds Team Member
  
  Reports To:  Director of Business and Finance
  
  Description of Role:  Candidate’s main responsibility, as a member of the Buildings and Grounds Department, is to help maintain a safe and clean campus for Severn’s Students, employees and visitors. Severn’s 22-acre campus includes three academic buildings, an Alumni Affairs/Development Building, a sports complex, four athletic fields, parking lots and eight residential houses.  
  
  Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  Opening and closing of buildings; Maintain HV/AC systems; Maintain buildings and residences to include minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting; Maintain grounds to include: picking up trash, emptying trash receptacles, sweeping sidewalks and cleaning entryway glasses; Deliver packages; clean and fill buses with gas and other fluids.
  
  Other Duties:  Set-up and facilitate events such as: Assemblies, Homecoming Weekend, Alumni Weekend, Open House, Productions and Graduation.
  Seasonal Duties: Clean gutters and downspouts; Blow and rake leaves; Maintaining flower beds, bushes and trees; Remove snow and salt walkways.
  
  Qualifications:  Candidate must pass background check.  Must be able to perform the following tasks:  Climb ladders; Work with gas/electric powered tools; Drive a pickup; Drive an activity bus; Operate utility vehicles.
  
  How to Apply:   Employees are immediately eligible for comprehensive benefits that includes health/dental/vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, paid personal and paid sick leave.  Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Chris Sapienza, Director of Business and Finance at c.sapienza@severnschool.com. 

• Director of Gift Management & Advancement Services

  Reports To: Director of Development
  
  

  Description of Role: The role is responsible for managing the advancement department’s record keeping within the fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge.) Provide guidance and management of all gift acceptance and processing activities following IRS and industry guidelines. This role is part of a larger integrated team fundraising for Severn School.

   

  The role is a full-time, 12-month position and is benefit eligible. General hours are M-F, 8:00am-4:30 pm. A few evening events will be required.

   

  Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  
  

  Gift Processing: 

  • Record and manage all pledge documents, reminders, and reports for capital pledges.  
  • Manage all matching gift documentation and process recurring gifts and pledge records.
  • Process and manage all stock gifts.
  • Generate Annual Fund, Capital & Endowment report, Annual Report, and other financial reports and generate all donor acknowledgment and gift in kind letters.
  • Manage external relationships with Foundations, Matching gift companies & IATS payment gateways.

  Business Office:

  • Liaison with the Business office for banking deposits, credit card statements, and fund management
  • Reconcile all reports, month-end figures, and funds.
  • Supply Auditors with the documentation needed for yearend audit.
  • Supply financial reports to the Director of Business when requested.

  Database/RE

  • Create, manage, and produce financial reports
  • Verifying and updating donor information from gift envelopes and online forms
  • Assisting with queries and segmentations for solicitation mailings.

  Stewardship:

  • Steward and communicate to donors regarding gift concerns, needs, and/or assistance
  • Process all honor/memorial donations, acknowledgments, and reports.
  • Generate donor-useful documents, pledge reminders, payment options, and yearend charitable tax statements.

  Events Management:

  • Manage registration and sponsorships for the APA Annual Auction. 
  • Coordinate and manage all check-in/check-out credit card processing with PCI-compliant procedures.  
  • Manage all registrations and sponsorships for APA Golf Tournament.Work with Athletic Dept with organization and day of logistics.
  • Manage all registrations and donations to the Astle Endowment Fund. 
  • Manage and organize the Annual Welcome Back Bash, a friend-raising event for parents. Secure caterer, manage registrations and oversee general logistics of the event.
  • Assist the Development office with various events; Leadership Donor Dinner, Homecoming, Alumni Weekend, Founders/Veterans Day.

  Alumni Walkway

  • Process all Alumni Walkway brick orders and coordinate with Buildings and Grounds on the installation.

   

  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 BASC Administrator

  Job Title:  Lower School Before and After School Care (BASC) Administrator
  
  

  Supervisor:  Lower School Head
  
  

  Start Date:  August 2023
  
  

  General Summary:  Severn School is searching for a full time, 10-month Lower School Before and After School Care (BASC) Administrator to begin August 2023.  Hours for the position are weekdays 10:00am-6:00pm with flexibility to work 8:00am-4:00pm during pre/post planning and professional development days.

  
  Essential Functions:  The candidate must manage all aspects of the Lower School before/after school care (BASC) program, including staffing, supervision of students, scheduling, budgeting, billing, programming, after-school clubs, purchasing snacks and supplies, communications, and day-to-day operations.  In addition, the candidate will assist the Summer Camp Director with organizing summer camp logistics as requested.

  
  Qualifications:  The ideal candidate has a natural, genuine joy of working with young children, knowledge of child care regulations, leadership skills to oversee the BASC program including collaborating with faculty and parents, is organized to maintain the many functions of the job, and has a BA or BS Degree in a related field.  Experience working in/directing an after-school program is preferred.

  
  How to Apply:  Interested 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.  

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• Lower School IT Support Coordinator and Technology Teacher

  Job Title:  Lower School IT Support Coordinator and Technology Teacher (12 month position)

  
  Supervisor:  Director of Technology

  
  Start Date:  Spring/Summer 2023 

  
  Essential Functions:  With the main role as the IT Support Coordinator, duties include working closely with Severn's Technology Director and Technology Team to provide help desk support for Lower School faculty and students. As a Lower School Technology Teacher, duties include creating and implementing engaging lessons that teach STEM topics and concepts, including, but not limited to, 3D printing, robotics, coding, and other STEM-related software. Collaboration with colleagues to provide students with cross-curricular connections to grade level units of study is essential. Overall, the combination of technical expertise and teaching experience is critical to the success in this role.

  
  Qualifications:  The ideal candidate will have a college degree in computer science or related field experience, has strong problem-solving skills, ability to analyze, diagnose, and solve issues quickly and accurately, and independently research solutions.  Effective communication skills, particularly the ability to explain technical solutions in a way that is easily understood by non-technical individuals.  Working knowledge and basic network understanding including A/V equipment, SIS and/or LMS systems, Active Directory, O365 and Windows and Mac operating. Knowledge of JAMF, Apple Classroom, and Google Admin functions preferred. Teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level, and experience in "maker"/innovation lab setting with knowledge of 3D printing, robotics, coding, and other STEM-related software preferred.  
   
  How to Apply:  Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references to Gregory Jahnigen, Director of Technology, at g.jahnigen@severnschool.com.

• Lower School Substitute Teachers

  Severn Lower school is accepting resumes for substitute teachers for the 2022-23 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.

• Middle School Art Teacher

  Job Title:  Middle School Art Teacher
  
  Supervisor:  Head of Middle School
  
  Start Date:  August 2023
  
  General Summary:   Severn School is searching for a full-time Middle School Art teacher to begin in August of 2023.
  
  

  Essential Functions:  Middle School teaching and learning begins with relationships and appreciation of young adolescents to create a learning environment that promotes both achievement and inclusivity. The Severn faculty is a community of learners committed to ongoing professional development, reflection, collaboration, and collegiality, and a premium is placed on middle school education best practices, classroom cultures of thinking, and assessment for learning.
  
  

  Qualifications:  The ideal candidate has a natural, genuine joy of working with young adolescents, has a strong educational background with a degree in a related field, and will possess an eagerness and commitment to the life of the school beyond the classroom. Athletic coaching experience and previous middle school teaching experience are preferred but not required.

  Severn believes that all aspects of a student’s experience—leadership opportunities, an intentional middle-school transition program, service, the advisory program, athletics, and the arts—are necessary components of a Severn education. Faculty participation in these pursuits beyond the classroom reflects the collective commitment to living the school’s deep-rooted mission, which promises that students are known and valued. Severn’s faculty is a foundational component of our commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, and so candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
  
  

  How to Apply:  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three current references to Dan Keller, Middle School Head.

• Middle School History Teacher

  Job Title:  Middle School History Teacher
  
  

  Supervisor:  Head of Middle School
  
  

  Start Date:  August 2023
  
  

  General Summary:   Severn School is searching for a full-time Middle School History teacher to begin in August of 2023.

  
  Essential Functions:  Middle School teaching and learning begins with relationships and appreciation of young adolescents to create a learning environment that promotes both achievement and inclusivity. The Severn faculty is a community of learners committed to ongoing professional development, reflection, collaboration, and collegiality, and a premium is placed on middle school education best practices, classroom cultures of thinking, and assessment for learning.

  
  Qualifications:  The ideal candidate has a natural, genuine joy of working with young adolescents, has a strong educational background with a degree in a related field, and will possess an eagerness and commitment to the life of the school beyond the classroom. Athletic coaching experience and previous middle school teaching experience are preferred but not required.

  
  Severn believes that all aspects of a student’s experience—leadership opportunities, an intentional middle-school transition program, service, the advisory program, athletics, and the arts—are necessary components of a Severn education. Faculty participation in these pursuits beyond the classroom reflects the collective commitment to living the school’s deep-rooted mission, which promises that students are known and valued. Severn’s faculty is a foundational component of our commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, and so candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

  
  How to Apply:  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three current references to Dan Keller, Middle School Head, d.keller@severnschool.com.

• Upper School Counselor

  Job Title:  Upper School Counselor
  
  Supervisor:  Upper School Head
  
  Start Date:  August 2023
  
  General Summary:  Severn School is searching for a full time Upper School Counselor to begin in August of 2023.
  
  Essential Functions:  Primary duties include supporting the social, emotional, and psychological needs of 9th-12th graders through individual counseling, liaison work with outside mental health providers, and collaboration with families and colleagues on behalf of students. The role also involves teaching in the form of 9th grade Health and Wellness classes, leadership seminars for 10th-12th graders, and, for qualified candidates, academic classes, as well as club/extracurricular supervision and advisory. 
  
  

  Qualifications:  The ideal candidate will hold a Masters degree or higher in counseling or a related field, hold licensure or certification in counseling or a related field, and will have ample experience working with adolescents. Experience working in education or with school-based populations is preferred but not required. Candidates must be able to forge relationships easily, possess strong organizational and time management skills, and have a keen understanding of mental health concerns and adolescent development. A strong sense of collegiality and the ability to work closely with the other Upper School counselor are necessary.
  
  

  How to Apply:  Interested candidate should send a resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references to Steve Soden, Upper School Head, at s.soden@severnschool.com.

• Upper School English Teacher

  Job Title:  Upper School English Teacher
  
  Supervisor:  Upper School Head
  
  Start Date:  August 2023
  
  General Summary:  Severn School is searching for a full time Upper School English teacher to begin in August of 2023. 
  
  Essential Functions:  Instruction at Severn starts with relationships and emphasizes the importance of understanding, connections, and teamwork in order to create a learning environment that promotes both achievement and inclusivity. The Severn faculty is a community of learners committed to ongoing professional development, reflection, collaboration, and collegiality, and a premium is placed on the development and employment of intentional teaching, learning, and assessment methods. Severn believes that all aspects of a student’s experience, including but not limited to leadership training, service, clubs, the advisory program, athletics, and the arts, are necessary components of a Severn education. Faculty participation in these pursuits beyond the classroom reflects the collective commitment to living the school’s deep-rooted mission, which promises that students are known and valued.
  
  Qualifications:  The ideal candidate can teach a variety of Upper School English courses, will have a strong educational background with a degree in a related field, and will possess a steadfast commitment to the life of the school beyond the classroom. Athletic coaching experience and previous secondary school teaching experience are preferred but not required. Severn’s faculty is a foundational component of our commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, and so candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
  
  How to Apply:  Interested candidate should send a resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references to Steve Soden, Upper School Head, at s.soden@severnschool.com.

• Upper School Physics Teacher

  Job Title:  Upper School Physics Teacher
  
  Supervisor:  Upper School Head
  
  Start Date:  August 2023
  
  General Summary:  Severn School is searching for a full time Upper School Physics teacher to begin in August of 2023. 
  
  Essential Functions:  Instruction at Severn starts with relationships and emphasizes the importance of understanding, connections, and teamwork in order to create a learning environment that promotes both achievement and inclusivity. The Severn faculty is a community of learners committed to ongoing professional development, reflection, collaboration, and collegiality, and a premium is placed on the development and employment of intentional teaching, learning, and assessment methods. Severn believes that all aspects of a student’s experience, including but not limited to leadership training, service, clubs, the advisory program, athletics, and the arts, are necessary components of a Severn education. Faculty participation in these pursuits beyond the classroom reflects the collective commitment to living the school’s deep-rooted mission, which promises that students are known and valued.
  
  Qualifications:  The ideal candidate can teach physics and other science electives, will have a strong educational background with a degree in a related field, and will be interested in coaching or club leadership. Previous secondary school teaching experience is preferred but not required. The ability to teach math through Algebra II is also preferred. Severn’s faculty is a foundational component of our commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, and so candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
  
  How to Apply:  Interested candidate should send a resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references to Steve Soden, Upper School Head, at s.soden@severnschool.com.

• US Long-Term Spanish Substitute Teacher

  Job Title: Long-Term Upper School Spanish Sub
  
  Supervisor: Upper School Head
  
  Dates: May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
  
  General Summary: Severn School is searching for a long-term Upper School Spanish substitute teacher for the month of May, 2023. 
  
  Essential Functions: The long-term Spanish sub will teach five sections of Spanish: three sections of Spanish II and two sections of Spanish IV Honors.
  
  Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background with a degree in a related field, will be fluent in Spanish, and will have a steadfast commitment to student support. Previous secondary school teaching experience is preferred but not required. Severn’s faculty is a foundational component of our commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, and so candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
  
  How to Apply: Interested candidate should send a resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references to Steve Soden, Upper School Head, at s.soden@severnschool.com.