Employment

List of 4 items.

• Chesapeake Campus After School Care Teachers and Assistants

  Job Title:   Before and After School Care (BASC) Teacher and Assistant

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

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

  
  Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  Severn School's BASC (Before and After School Care) Program runs from 3:00-6:00pm, Monday through Friday.  BASC Teachers and Assistants supervise students during after-school activities including indoor and outdoor play, snack, homework, and transitions to and from after-school clubs. Candidates need to be able to work 3, 4, or 5 days a 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.  

• Communications Assistant (Part-Time, 10-Month)

  Position Summary

   

  Working under the direction of the Director of Communications, the Communications Assistant is primarily responsible for developing internal Severn School collateral and Severn stories across all three divisions. This is a 20-hour per week position that follows the 10-month school year. Days/times are flexible. Part-time employees are not eligible for Severn School benefits.

   

  Start date is August, 2025.

   

  Essential Functions

  • Content creation for Severn’s digital portfolio (social media, website).
  • Source, write and edit stories that highlight Severn’s activities across all three divisions, using Severn School's brand style and voice.
  • Working in collaboration with the Director, support internal marketing with quality communications and collateral materials incorporating writing, photography, and basic graphic design.
  • Maintain an organized library of digital assets to use for a variety of projects.
  • Work with our content management system, Blackbaud, to maintain and refresh the public facing website and further develop its value as a strategic marketing tool.

   

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to identify and craft meaningful stories following Severn’s voice and style.
  • Clear and concise writer with proficiency in producing mission-focused content in a timely manner.
  • Experience using Canva to develop marketing collateral such as programs, social media posts, fliers, invitations, etc.
  • Experience working with a content management system (Blackbaud preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize projects in accordance with departmental goals.
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects on schedule, and adapt to change.
  • Excellent written and spoken English language skills and the ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form.

   

  Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a non-profit or school setting.
  • Candidate must be a self-starter who is willing to take ownership of projects.
  • A true appreciation for the mission and values of Severn School.
  • High values of initiative, good judgment, and ability to ask for support.
  • Proficiency working in Canva.
  • A willingness to participate in professional development in the skills required for a successful Communications Department, i.e. graphic design, social media strategy and tactics, etc.

   

  Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, writing samples, and three current references to Kelley Wallace, Director of Communications, at k.wallace@severnschool.com. Interviews of qualified candidates will be conducted starting in July.

   

   

• Upper School Administrative Assistant

  Job Title: Upper School Administrative Assistant

   

  Supervisor: Director of Studies and Strategic Initiatives

   

  Start Date: As soon as position is filled

   

  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.

   

  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
  • Previous experience in an administrative or school setting preferred
  • Proficiency with Blackbaud Learning Management System or similar LMS
  • 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 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.