St. Mary Academy - Bay View is seeking substitute teachers for the 2023-2024 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.

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girl independent Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from Pre-K 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.

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 resume and a cover letter indicating grade level preference, subject as well as day and time availability. Cover letter 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 to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination based on their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, or other legally protected status. 
 

Reporting to the Director of Development & Community Engagement, the Alumnae Relations Coordinator fosters strong, enduring relationships that enrich the St. Mary Academy – Bay View community and supports the long-term vitality of the school. The Coordinator is responsible for collaboratively planning, executing, and promoting events, meetings, and communications designed to meaningfully connect with alumnae and other key stakeholders. This dynamic role drives engagement across generations for a vibrant network of over 8,000 living graduates.

Our School:

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Mercy Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from Pre-K through Grade 12, located in Riverside, Rhode Island. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Education, 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.

Examples of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with all members of the Development & Community Engagement team to co-develop and execute an annual schedule of alumnae programs that meet strategic broad-based engagement and philanthropic goals and objectives, as determined by the department, school, and leadership;
• Promote a culture of philanthropy and legacy giving within the community, developing and managing activities that strengthen relationships with alumnae, parents/family members, and other prospects;
• Update alumnae records and profiles in the database on a weekly basis;
• Attend and assist in all development activities including special events and other development and community engagement efforts;
• Establish and build relationships with a wide range of alumnae locally, and regionally; help recruit, train and engage alumnae for volunteering, for our ambassador programs and more;
• Raise awareness of Bay View’s work through showcasing and profiling successful alumnae stories on all platforms, in collaboration with the Communications team, and facilitate the Alumnae Council meetings, and other alumnae affiliation groups;
• Co-plan and execute on- and off-campus events of interest to alumnae across decades and geographic regions; with a specific focus on reconnecting with disengaged alumnae and other important community partners;
• Prepare invitations, briefings, and other materials required to support the event or program and school leadership involvement;
• Coordinate and manage the overall execution of reunion events each year, attending all local alumnae events; co-develop a reunion handbook with the Director;
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Development to assist with planning and logistics of events involving communications, facilities, catering, class volunteers, committees, vendors and other service providers as needed;
• Assist with other Development & Community Engagement initiatives as assigned by the Director; and
• Track all efforts using the database system and prepare monthly reports for the Director.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required;
• Demonstrable experience with alumnae relations and development preferred. Experience in cultivation of donor prospects with successful fundraising participation and outcomes;
• Three to five years’ experience in event planning required, preferably in an educational or alumnae association setting with reunion work experience strongly preferred;
• Exceptional relationship building skills with the ability to engage and motivate alumnae of all ages and backgrounds;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is expected. Knowledge of additional software programs is preferred;
• Preferred experience with CRM software, Blackbaud NXT if not already proficient;
• Experience in using social media outlets professionally to engage constituents and generate interest within specific demographics preferred;
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and also cooperatively as part of a team; and
• Must be willing to travel and work regular evening and weekend hours as needed.

Employment Standards:

• Ability to operate and use a broad spectrum of tools and equipment skillfully and safely perform physical labor, such as bending, standing, walking, climbing, lifting, and carrying 50 lbs.+;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Maintain cooperative working relationships;
• Salaried, full-time hours, year-round, including some nights and weekends as necessary; and
• The candidate will be required to pass a national background check with fingerprints.

Benefits:

St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, group retirement plan, and tuition remission for daughters and granddaughters, as well as paid vacation, personal, sick, holiday leave, and Fridays off during the summer vacation months.

To Apply:

Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Non-Teaching Application.” The application, cover letter, and resume must be submitted via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: Ms. Monica Anderson, Director of Development & Community Engagement,  St. Mary Academy – Bay View, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI  02915.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome 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.