Employment Opportunities

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant for the Middle and Upper Schools. The Assistant works closely with the Academy Principal, Vice Principal of Curriculum and Academics and the Dean of Student Life to maintain the routine functions of the school day and all related activities.

The Administrative Assistant is often the first contact for families and faculty, The ideal candidate must possess excellent personal and communication skills. The Assistant handles sensitive and confidential information regularly, so discretion is essential. This position also requires a high degree of organization and attention to detail, as well as being a proactive and cooperative member of the community. Candidates must be committed to an all-girls education and Mercy values.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains confidentiality with all information gathered or shared within the position
• Manages the leadership team’s schedules and calendars in accordance with school priorities and and the all-school calendar
• Ensures adequate teacher coverage for absences
• Arranges for substitute teachers: coordinates substitute teacher needs
• Keeps track of teacher absences
• Maintains faculty files current and accurate
• Orders faculty supplies in accordance to Departmental budgets
• Maintains copies of all invoices and payments
• Maintains accurate documentation and information regarding Title government funds
• Answers incoming telephone calls and emails
• Coordinates appointments, meetings and interviews for the Leadership team
• Coordinates events such as graduation, award ceremonies and others
• Coordinates divisional needs as directed by the Leadership team
• Coordinates weekly Newsletter for Middle and Upper School faculty
• Other duties assigned by Leadership team as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least one year administrative support experience, ideally in an educational setting
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to effectively manage several tasks at a time
• Excellent problem solving skills: ability to follow through and resolve emergent issues
• Excellent writing,editing and proofreading skills
• Strong proficiency in the use of Google Suite (Docs, Spreadsheets, Forms) and Microsoft Office progams (Word, Excel) and experience working with database programs
• Demonstrates cultural competency and skills in working with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Approaches work with energy, kindness, maturity, curiosity, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
• Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
• Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the office, including contributions to the larger school community
• Strong work ethic and a caring temperament

TO APPLY

Go to bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and complete the “Non-Teaching Application.” Bay View Application, letter of interest, and resume should be submitted via email to employment@bayviewacademy.org.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome in particular to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status or other legally protected status.

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girl independent Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from preschool through grade twelve in Riverside, Rhode Island. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while empowering each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.

St. Mary Academy - Bay View, a Pre-K through Grade 12 all-girls, Catholic college-preparatory school in Riverside, RI, is seeking energetic, dynamic, and collaborative applicants for the Coordinator of the Bay View Fund. This is a full-time, in-person, 12-month position that reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement.

The Coordinator of the Bay View Fund is an integral member of the Advancement Team, focusing on marketing the annual fund, personal solicitation, and volunteer management. As a relationship builder, the Coordinator of the Bay View Fund is a front-facing advocate for our alumnae, students, and parents. The Coordinator will solicit alumnae, students, and parents daily and execute the Bay View Fund's marketing activities, including planning and managing Giving Days and phoneathons.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Institutional Advancement to create and manage a comprehensive fundraising plan and appeal schedule for The Bay View Fund:
  • Set dollar, participation, and qualitative goals for the annual giving program ○ Create and implement strategies to achieve Annual Fund goals
  • Create and manage a calendar/schedule of multidimensional appeals that leverages various media (e.g., electronic solicitation, direct mail appeals, face-to-face solicitations, events) to communicate with potential and current Donors

  • Manage Bay View Fund volunteer organization, including recruitment, management, and Training

• Organize phonathons, including volunteer recruitment, set-up, and preparation

• Build relationships with constituents and personally solicit an assigned pool of prospects as appropriate

• Utilize Raiser’s Edge NXT to track visits, produce contact notes, and conduct appropriate constituent follow-up

• With the Director of Institutional Advancement, draft and coordinate Bay View Fund solicitations and acknowledgment letters.

• Attend monthly Advancement Committee meetings

• Create and execute campaigns, social posts, eblasts, and other innovative tools on behalf of the Bay View Fund

• Travel occasionally to meet with donors, prospects, and volunteers

• Develop a senior class gift program to improve young alumnae donor loyalty

• Attend and assist with on-campus and off-campus Advancement and Alumane Relations events, as appropriate

• Assist with prospect research

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Institutional Advancement Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Two years of experience in an annual fund, advancement, or sales setting, where picking up

  the phone and making an ask is an integral part of the role

• Direct experience managing volunteers

• A strong sense of fundraising ethics and practices and respect for the confidentiality of donor information

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional and empathetic approach

• Technologically savvy; Experience in Raiser’s Edge NXT, iWave Wealth Management, Google Suite, Canva, WordPress, Finalsite, and/or JustGiving crowdsourcing software is a plus

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing

• Willingness and ability to occasionally travel and work on weekends and evenings; comfortable with both in-person and virtual meetings

• Willingness to be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment and work closely with colleagues

• Positive attitude, flexible approach, and a sense of humor Who You Are:

• Passionate about the all-girls education;

• Finds joy in philanthropy;

• A relationship builder

Application Notes:

To apply, go to bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Non-Teaching Application.” Completed Bay View application, letter of interest, and resume should be submitted via email to employment@bayviewacademy.org.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome in particular to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status or other legally protected status.

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girl independent Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from preschool through grade twelve and is located in Riverside, Rhode Island. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while striving to empower each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.

St. Mary Academy - Bay View seeks a dedicated, experienced, and energetic communications professional to serve as the Director of Communications. The Director oversees all aspects of communications for the Academy and works closely with the Director of Admissions and Marketing, Director of Advancement, and Academy Principal. They will be committed to the school’s mission of educating girls and young women and to the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy. This is a 12-month position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare an annual communications plan to serve the needs of the Academy, including internal communications and external communications;
• Management of the Academy brand to ensure that all stakeholders are adhering to brand standards in internal and external communications;
• Create and disseminate internal and external communications, including but not limited to weekly newsletters, speeches, event programs, academy emails, press releases, social media, student handbooks, and presentations;
• Plan and produce the annual magazine and annual report;
• Oversee and manage social media outlets with ongoing, consistent engagement and developand provide original content to social media accounts on a daily basis;
• Timely maintenance of the Academy website and portals;
• Serve as site administrator for the school website in collaboration with users across the institution: create and publish content and carry primary responsibility for site updates, functionality, and staff support.
• Write and disseminate media advisories and press releases on a consistent basis to preserve a positive presence in traditional media;
• Provide input and editorial review of all advancement materials, including appeals and alumnae e-newsletter;
• Manage creation and distribution of videos as needed;
• Monitor and respond to website Google Analytics;
• Provide photography for social media and press;
• Organize, share and maintain all photography files;
• Maintain crisis plan and sample crisis communications;
• Coordinate communications (internal and external) in crisis situations;
• Represent the Academy as spokesperson as needed;
• Serve as Academy contact to all media outlets, forging strong relationships with local press;

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in communications, English, journalism, or other related disciplines.
• At least five years of professional experience in communications.
• Demonstrably strong writing, verbal, planning, and organizational skills;
• Outgoing and enthusiastic personality with outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Strong public speaker;
• Familiarity with social media trends;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing demands to identify priorities and meet deadlines;
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information;
• Robust knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google products;
• Knowledge of iMovie, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop a plus

To Apply:

Go to bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Non-Teaching Application.”

Completed Bay View application, letter of interest, and resume should be submitted via email to employment@bayviewacademy.org no later than October 5, 2022.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome in particular to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status or other legally protected status.

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girl independent Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from preschool through grade twelve and is located in Riverside, Rhode Island. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while striving to empower each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.

St. Mary Academy-Bay View is seeking a part-time Lower School Computer Science teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Bay View is recognized for its commitment to STEAM programming for girls and young women. The candidate is responsible for growing the school’s efforts for more experiential, challenging, creative, and project-based work that integrates technology. The candidate will teach digital literacy and computer science in the Lower School. Candidates must be committed to an all-girls, Mercy education. This is a 1-year position.

Qualifications:

• Teach Computer Science classes in grades PK through 5 on computer basics and procedures, coding, robotics, online research skills, creativity with tech tools, software programs used at Bay View (e.g., Google Classroom), and beginning coding
• Demonstrate ability to model, deliver, and craft rich student-centered learning experiences that integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with core studies across the curriculum
• Experience with tools such as Code.org's CS Fundamentals curriculum, Scratch software, Edison, and KIBO robots
• Participate in ongoing professional development on emerging technologies, curriculum design, and pedagogies relevant to instructional technology
• BA/BS degree in computer science or related education, Master’s degree preferred Successful candidates will possess the following attributes:
• Strong understanding of child development, including the social, emotional, and intellectual domains
• Creative, imaginative, and growth mindset in teaching, coaching, and curricular design
• Supports Mercy values and Mercy Critical Concerns
• An orientation to progressive education philosophy and teaching practices
• Demonstrates cultural competency and skills in working with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Approaches work with energy, kindness, maturity, curiosity, flexibility, and a sense of humor
• Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
• Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom, including contributions to the larger school community
• Strong work ethic and a caring temperament

TO APPLY

Go to bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Teaching Application.”

Bay View Application, letter of interest, and resume should be submitted via email to employment@bayviewacademy.org.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome in particular to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status or other legally protected status.

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girl independent Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from pre-school through grade twelve in Riverside, Rhode Island. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while empowering each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is seeking a qualified individual to work with faculty and staff to assist in our Early Childhood program. The candidate must enjoy being with children and support the coordination of all aspects of the program in a safe and fun environment. Candidates must be committed to an all-girls education and Mercy values. 

Specific responsibilities for this position include: 

• Establishing and maintaining a healthy and trusting learning environment and fostering nurturing relationships with students 
• Insuring children’s safety and well-being 
• Being warm, compassionate and appropriately caring to each child 
• Assisting teacher with instructional and other direct serves to young students 
• Assisting and taking direction as needed 
• Being a flexible, open-minded and self-driven team member 
• Being dependable, punctual and responsible 
• Supporting and serving the school’s mission and identity as a Catholic and a Mercy school ● Collaborating with colleagues and contributing to a positive school environment ● Supervising children and maintaining classroom management 
• Cleaning and sanitizing classrooms, as needed 

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• At least one year of relevant experience 

TO APPLY 

Go to bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and complete the “Non-Teaching Application.” Bay View Application, letter of interest, and resume should be submitted via email to employment@bayviewacademy.org. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome in particular to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status or other legally protected status. 

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girl independent Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from preschool through grade twelve in Riverside, Rhode Island. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while empowering each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER:

St. Mary Academy Bay View in Riverside is seeking a bus driver for September to June. The driver must have a white card certification.

The duties include a morning run to the Bald Hill Road area in Warwick to pick up students, after school runs driving the students to sporting practices or games, and occasionally field trips during the normal school day. Hours range from 20-30 per week. 

Interested applicants are asked to contact Ms. Pate at 401-434-0113, ext. 123.  

Requirements:

• Must be at least 25 years of age with a safe driving record

• Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements and a white card are required

• Must pass national background check with fingerprints

 

TO APPLY:

Go to bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Non-Teaching Application.”

Application, cover letter, and resume should be submitted via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org or mailed to Bay View Academy to the attention of Ms. Pate. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Mary Academy - Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome in particular to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status or other legally protected status.

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girl independent Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from pre-school through grade twelve and is located in Riverside, Rhode Island. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while striving to empower each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.

 

St. Mary Academy - Bay View is seeking substitute teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. Successful applicants must be willing to work on a daily basis to cover instruction for absent teachers. Candidates are needed for Grades PK-5 in the Lower School and in specific content areas for Grades 6-12. Candidates must be committed to an all-girls education and Mercy values.

Specific responsibilities for this position include:

• Execute lesson plans provided by the teacher to create a cohesive and coherent
• learning experience for students.
• Maintaining classroom culture and behavior among students.
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize
• distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Follow policies and procedures of the school.
• Assumes duties and responsibilities (e.g. lunch coverage, bus duty) for the
• teacher while the teacher is absent.

Qualifications for this position are:

• BA/BS degree preferred; but 2 years of successful college coursework accepted
• Evidence of experience and/or content knowledge for the grade level or content
• area covered.
• Strong work ethic and a caring temperament
• Understanding and appreciation of the developmental range of the age group
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• A sense of humor, warmth, and a love of working with children and their families.

TO APPLY Please submit a resumé and a cover letter indicating:

• Grade level preference
• Subject
• Day and time availability

Cover letter and resumé should be submitted via email to employment@bayviewacademy.org.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Mary Academy - Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome in particular to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status or other legally protected status.

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girl independent Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from Pre-School through grade twelve and is located in Riverside, Rhode Island. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while striving to empower each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.