Employment
St. Anne’s values great teachers who have a heart for working with children and a commitment to bringing hope and promise to the world. Candidates who seek a dynamic, collaborative, and enriching learning environment are encouraged to apply.
St. Anne's seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds who will add to the racial, cultural, and gender identity of the school community. We seek candidates who have a passion for education and a growth mindset. St. Anne’s employees share a commitment to academic excellence, responsibility for ourselves and our community, respect for one another, and compassion for others. The school embraces diversity in all facets of our life together; we work to teach good stewardship of our campus and our environment; and the spiritual and personal growth of members of our community is nurtured through daily devotions, weekly chapels, religion classes, and our community service program.
It is the policy of St. Anne’s to provide an equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex (including reproductive health decisions, pregnancy and related conditions), age, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, status as a veteran, family responsibilities, or victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or any other status protected by law.
Listed below, please find current employment opportunities for positions on the St. Anne’s faculty. Interested candidates should send a letter of introduction, current resume, educational philosophy, and list of references to employment@stannesde.org. Candidates applying to serve as substitute teachers should follow the same procedure.
Open Positions
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- Primary/Lower School Associate Teacher
- Nursing Substitutes
- Bus/ Van Drivers
- Substitute Teacher
- Director of Development
- Coordinator of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Primary School Associate Teacher
Primary/Lower School Associate Teacher
Job Title: Primary/Lower School Associate Teacher |
Supervisor: Assistant Head of Faculty Development and Student Growth |
Type: Part-time |
FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt |
General Job Description:
St. Anne’s Episcopal School, an independent Episcopal day school for students in preschool through grade 8, seeks an experienced and talented educator to serve in the role of Primary/Lower School Associate teacher. St. Anne’s provides a fun, nurturing, safe, and educationally appropriate environment for all our children. Flexibility and collaboration are key components of a successful teaching team.
St. Anne’s is a community that is sensitive to issues of social justice, mindful of the experiences that people from diverse backgrounds have in our school, and active in its pursuit of equity and justice within our school community as well as beyond our campus borders. Our teachers and staff focus on the intellectual, social, physical, artistic, and spiritual growth of each child to create a learning environment where each student is known, loved, challenged, and inspired.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Create a warm, nurturing classroom atmosphere in which children feel comfortable and secure, along with an atmosphere of support and safety to encourage children to experience new skills and discover a love of learning
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Ensure a dynamic and engaging developmentally appropriate program is employed to meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of Primary/Lower School students
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Assist and support the lead teachers who employ a rich and varied curriculum based on best practices and current research
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Commit to innovation and working collaboratively with colleagues as well as to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment
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Embrace our Episcopal Identity as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Commit to utilizing multiple learning environments, including outdoors.
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Demonstrate a growth mindset and willingness to explore opportunities for professional growth and engagement in 21st Century teaching strategies, developing professionally through further education, reading, workshops, and/or conferences
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Reflect on one’s own teaching to help adapt lessons to meet different abilities and interests
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Collaborate with fellow colleagues to maintain continuity of curriculum across grade levels
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Demonstrate professionalism through reliability, participation in school obligations, and a respectful attitude in professional relationships
Additional Responsibilities:
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Supervise students during arrival and dismissal
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Attend specific school events/activities outside of the school day, including professional development and in-service sessions, and supervise as needed
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Participate in curriculum development and serve on faculty committees
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Engage regularly in opportunities for professional growth and model a growth mindset
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education preferred
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Experience working in an early childhood or elementary school setting preferred
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Maintain current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
Other:
Candidates will:
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Embrace the school’s mission as well as educational and discipline philosophies; candidates must be willing to work in a team environment and be positive, inspirational, and family-centered.
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Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
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Have strong organizational and effective time-management skills.
Physical Requirements: Regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, stand, walk, talk, hear, and interact with campus visitors as well as with others. Must have the ability to understand and present materials and communicate with constituents and co-workers in a harmonious manner. Must be able to lift 25lbs.
We seek candidates who will add to the racial, cultural, and gender identity of the school community. Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, philosophy statement (teaching faculty positions only), current resume, employment application, and three to five professional references to Employment@saintannesschool.org with “Primary/Lower School Associate Teacher” in the subject line. Please use the following format for naming your electronic files: Lastname_Firstname_Resume. References will not be contacted without applicant approval.
Nursing Substitutes
SAES School's nurse provides care to our students in Preschool through Grade 8.
We are looking to build our pool of substitutes for our school nurse position, for both planned and unplanned days off. We are seeking current, licensed RN's with pediatric experience and knowledge of food allergies, asthma and type 1 diabetes care.
If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please contact Michael Phillips at mphillips@saintannesschool.org
Bus/ Van Drivers
Department :Transportation
Reports to : Business Office
FLSA Status :Non-Exempt-Seasonal Hourly
Purpose: The School Bus Driver performs driving duties for the school in accordance with the laws and regulations of the state and the policies and procedures of the school.
Schedule: Approximately 15-24 hours per week while school is in session. Must be available 6am-8am and 2:45pm-5:30 pm.
Essential Functions:
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Drive a school bus or school van over designated routes in accordance with specified schedules and in accordance with the regulations and laws related to student transportation; transport students and teachers on athletic and educational field trips.
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Maintain the school bus/van in a safe operating condition through prescribed vehicle inspections; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
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Maintain the school bus/van in clean condition, in accordance to Covid guidelines, including floors, seats, interior windows, and dash area. Empty trash receptacle when needed.
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Maintain student order and discipline on school bus/van; report disruptive students according to established procedures and guidelines; cite students for behavior infractions; communicate behavior issues as required by school policy.
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Maintain current knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures and techniques.
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Report incidents which affect the safety of students and the operation of the school bus/van.
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Comply with all St. Anne’s Episcopal School policies, procedures and handbooks.
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Perform any other duties as required by the Director of Finance & Operations or designee.
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Must be able to work flexible hours and days.
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Secure vehicles including closing all windows after every use.
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Willing to drive vans to transport students and faculty for School related activities.
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or GED required, supplemented by a minimum of six months’ previous school bus driving experience or vocational training.
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Valid CDL bus driver license with (P) passenger and (S) Student endorsements for the bus driver.
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Clean driver license for the van driver position-cdl is not required for the van driver position.
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The ability to take charge but deal professionally and calmly in emergency situations.
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The ability to work effectively with employees, students, school administration and local law enforcement representatives.
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Drivers must pass an annual physical exam specific for school bus driving by an approved medical provider.
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Proof of clean driving record for the past 5 years.
To Apply:
St. Anne’s Episcopal School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse candidates of all backgrounds, faith, and persuasions, and seek to foster an inclusive, welcoming community environment. This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. A thorough background and fingerprint check is required as a condition of employment.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and references to:employment@stannesde.org, and rkrum@stannesde.org.
Substitute Teacher
Supervisor: Head of School FLSA: Hourly General Job Description: St. Anne’s Episcopal School, a preschool through 8th-grade co-educational day school situated on a beautiful, 125-acre, rural campus in Middletown, Delaware, seeks a spirited, creative, and experienced educator who has a background in education and a passion for encouraging and fostering creativity, academic, and spiritual growth, while also nurturing young learners to explore and discover the world around them. Ultimately, St. Anne seeks a candidate who embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, outdoor education, and social-emotional learning, as well as someone whose educational philosophy aligns with our mission of creating an environment where children are known, loved, challenged, and inspired for the future. Job Responsibilities & Expectations:
Candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, philosophy statement, employment application, background check, and at least three(3) professional references to employment@stannesde.org. Please use this format: Lastname_Firstname_Resume. References will not be contacted without applicant approval. Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred. |
Other:
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Candidates will embrace the school’s mission as well as educational and discipline philosophies; candidates must be willing to work in a team environment and be positive, inspirational, and family-centered.
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Candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
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Candidates will have strong organizational and effective time-management skills.
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St. Anne’s is committed to addressing issues of social justice, diversity, equity, and anti-bias education in our curriculum and in our community. Employees must be willing learners and participants in supporting this work.
Physical Requirements: Regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, stand, walk, talk, hear, and interact with campus visitors as well as with others. Must have the ability to understand and present materials and communicate with constituents and co-workers in a harmonious manner. Must be able to lift 25lbs.
Director of Development
Supervisor: Associate Head of School For Communications, Strategic Marketing and Advancement |
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Type: Full-Time |
Department: Development |
FLSA: Exempt |
General Job Description:
Reporting to the Associate Head of School for Communications, Strategic Marketing and Advancement, the Director of Development will be responsible for managing an annual fund program and helping to develop a major gift fundraising plan with an emphasis on donor relationships, solicitation, and stewardship. The individual will oversee St. Anne's Heron (Annual) Fund to ensure effective donor- recognition including reporting, events, and other communications. The incumbent will also be responsible for identifying, applying for and tracking grant funds. In addition, the Director of Development will play a central role in building strong relationships between St. Anne's and the alumni community. The candidate must have strong organizational and effective time-management skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors of major/leadership gifts, planned gifts, and future campaign gifts and pledges through fundraising best practices and strategies.
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Maintain and increase donor engagement, and secure major, leadership, and planned gifts (five and six-figure) through personalized correspondence, in-person visits, telephone/video calls, proposals, presentations, and/or other relationship-building methods.
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Ensure achievement of fundraising goals, moving donors along the prospect pipeline, deepening relationships to better understand and strategically align donors’ priorities and goals with St. Anne's needs, and growing a culture of philanthropy in the school’s current and alumni communities.
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Solicit gifts and pursue grants for building renovation/construction, naming opportunities, endowment, programs, scholarships, or other initiatives identified as a priority by the School.
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Work with the Associate Head of School for Communications, Strategic Marketing and Advancement to establish clear metrics for success, track progress to goal, and adjust strategy as required.
Additional responsibilities:
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree required.
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Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in frontline fundraising; familiarity with education and/or fundraising in an independent school environment is preferred.
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Proven success in achieving or exceeding fundraising goals and a successful track record of cultivating, soliciting, and securing major and planned gifts.
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Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising including soliciting and securing 5+ figure gifts/pledges including timely and appropriate follow up.
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Proven ability to successfully manage all aspects of the giving cycle and establish/build relationships with top-level donors.
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Ability to make in-person major and planned gift solicitations, as well as assisting others with solicitations.
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Ability to analyze donors’ propensity, capacity, and enthusiasm to give, and ensure donor alignment.
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Self-starter with the ability to create, plan, implement, and manage multiple and concurrent projects and events.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases and donor software.
Other:
Candidates will:
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Embrace the school’s mission as well as educational and discipline philosophies; candidates must be willing to work in a team environment and be positive, inspirational, and family-centered.
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Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
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Be able to travel locally; must be available to attend events after work hours or on weekends as needed.
Physical Requirements: Regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, stand, walk, talk, hear, and interact with campus visitors as well as with others. Must have the ability to understand and present materials and communicate with constituents and co-workers in a harmonious manner. Must be able to lift 25lbs.
We seek candidates who will add to the racial, cultural, and gender identity of the school community. Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, current resume, educational philosophy statement (faculty positions only), employment application, and a list of professional references to Employment@saintannesschool.org with Director of Development in the subject line. Please use the following format for naming your electronic files: Lastname_Firstname_Resume. References will not be contacted without applicant approval.
Coordinator of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Supervisor: Head of School |
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Type: Full-Time |
Department: Administration |
FLSA: Exempt |
General Job Description: St. Anne’s Episcopal School is committed to its mission of being a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, a place that strives to be free from the constructs of bias, injustice, and inequity. The Coordinator of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leads the school in striving to fulfill its mission. The successful candidate will be committed to diversity and possess a strong interest in planning multicultural programming, along with exceptional written and oral communication skills. The incumbent must also be comfortable with and enthusiastic about working with students aged Pre-School through 8th Grade. The DEI Coordinator must have the capacity to work with others in a high-functioning, collaborative, and innovative educational setting; be collaborative, resilient, flexible, diplomatic, confident, patient, professional, technologically savvy, and have a sense of humor.
The duties of the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator will be 80% of full-time. The remaining 20% of this full-time position will involve teaching two classes or other duties as established by the Head of School.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Provide strategic leadership in the areas of diversity, inclusion, equity and justice.
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Create the Strategic Plan for Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Justice that will provide a strategic framework through which the Coordinator can build a foundation of meaningful inclusion for all its community members.
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Chair the Faculty & Staff Diversity Committee and serve on the Academic Council.
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Serve on the Diversity Committee of the Board, and Enrollment Management Committee.
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Serve on any Diversity committees formed by SAPA (St. Anne’s Parent Association).
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The Coordinator will attend relevant conferences; will network with prospective candidates; will manage an ongoing database of prospects; and will maintain regular contact with potential candidates. The Coordinator will also work closely with the Head of School and CFO toward the goal of achieving greater diversity in the School’s faculty and staff.
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Serve as a resource for faculty with respect to curriculum design and student support. Specifically, the Coordinator will promote, advise upon, and support curriculum development aimed at teaching and learning to think critically about cultural diversity. The Coordinator will collaborate with both individual faculty members and departments to develop curricula that include the study of race, gender, ethnicity, nation and nationhood, class, and religion, and their intersections.
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Work with the Admissions Office to recruit, welcome, and retain students from diverse backgrounds.
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Assist with the onboarding of families new to the school each year.
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Assist the school Chaplain in aligning the school’s practices in the areas of diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice with our identity as an Episcopal school.
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Act as liaison to and develop strong relationships with the various diversity and inclusion-related groups in the school and respond to diversity- and equity-related issues among the student body as they arise.
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Support and develop student leadership in matters related to diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice.
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Plan, develop, and market diversity and inclusion-focused education, programs, and events for faculty, staff, students, and families.
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Develop on-campus workshops focused on teaching adults how to work with all students most effectively and facilitate and ensure faculty professional growth in understanding the role of social and cultural factors in both teaching and learning.
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Act as a liaison between the school and local communities of color to serve these communities better and to support the school’s outreach and admissions marketing and recruitment programs.
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Work with marketing staff to publicize diversity-related events, educational opportunities, workshops, etc., for students, faculty, families, and the local community.
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Network with diversity coordinators at other Episcopal and independent schools as well as off-campus cultural resource organizations.
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Represent the school at local, regional, and national multicultural events as determined in conjunction with the Head of School.
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Pursue professional development opportunities; attend conferences and professional meetings in order to remain current with diversity and inclusion issues that may affect the school.
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Actively research new pedagogies, curricula, and best practices that address common classroom challenges in teaching about cultural competence, awareness of racial micro-aggressions, identity, social difference, and inequality, and train teachers how to incorporate these into their classrooms.
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Serve on the Student Support Team.
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Assume responsibility for other projects as assigned by the Head of School.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Teach two classes or equivalent.
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Additional duties that may be required include: advising, public speaking on behalf of the school, and travel to workshops and conferences. From time to time, work hours may extend to evening and/or weekend duties
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in related field; Master’s degree preferred
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Classroom teaching experience
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Project management skills in implementing programs, supervising personnel, and developing and handling a budget
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Proven success working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community leaders
Other:
Candidates will:
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Embrace the school’s mission as well as educational and discipline philosophies; candidates must be willing to work in a team environment and be positive, inspirational, and family-centered.
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Exhibit high energy and enthusiasm for working in an academic atmosphere.
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Have strong organizational and effective time-management skills.
Physical Requirements: Regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, stand, walk, talk, hear, and interact with campus visitors as well as with others. Must have the ability to understand and present materials and communicate with constituents and co-workers in a harmonious manner. Must be able to lift 25lbs.
We seek candidates who will add to the racial, cultural, and gender identity of the school community. Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, current resume, educational philosophy statement (faculty positions only), employment application, and a list of professional references to Employment@saintannesschool.org with Coordinator of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the subject line. Please use the following format for naming your electronic files: Lastname_Firstname_Resume. References will not be contacted without applicant approval.
Primary School Associate Teacher
Job Title: Primary/Lower School Associate Teacher |
Supervisor: Director of Primary School |
Type: Part-time |
FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt |
General Job Description:
St. Anne’s Episcopal School, an independent Episcopal day school for students in preschool through grade 8, seeks an experienced and talented educator to serve in the role of Primary School Associate Teacher. St. Anne’s provides a fun, nurturing, safe, and educationally appropriate environment for all our children. Flexibility and collaboration are key components of a successful teaching team.
St. Anne’s is a community that is sensitive to issues of social justice, mindful of the experiences that people from diverse backgrounds have in our school, and active in its pursuit of equity and justice within our school community as well as beyond our campus borders. Our teachers and staff focus on the intellectual, social, physical, artistic, and spiritual growth of each child to create a learning environment where each student is known, loved, challenged, and inspired.
Primary Responsibilities:
● Assist in creating a warm, nurturing classroom atmosphere in which children feel comfortable and secure, along with an atmosphere of support and safety to encourage children to experience new skills and discover a love of learning
● Assist in ensuring a dynamic and engaging developmentally appropriate program is employed to meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of Primary/Lower School students
● Assist and support the lead teachers who employ a rich and varied curriculum based on best practices and current research
● Commit to innovation and working collaboratively with colleagues as well as to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment
● Embrace our Episcopal Identity as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion
● Commit to utilizing multiple learning environments, including outdoors.
● Demonstrate a growth mindset and willingness to explore opportunities for professional growth and engagement in 21st Century teaching strategies, developing professionally through further education, reading, workshops, and/or conferences
● Reflect on one’s own teaching to help adapt lessons to meet different abilities and interests
● Collaborate with fellow colleagues to maintain continuity of curriculum across grade levels
● Demonstrate professionalism through reliability, participation in school obligations, and a respectful attitude in professional relationships
Additional Responsibilities:
● Supervise students during arrival and dismissal
● Attend specific school events/activities outside of the school day, including professional development and in-service sessions, and supervise as needed
● Participate in curriculum development and serve on faculty committees
● Engage regularly in opportunities for professional growth and model a growth mindset
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education preferred
● Experience working in an early childhood or elementary school setting preferred
● Must be Delaware First certified as an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher or Teacher
● Maintain credentials required for State preschool licensure
● Maintain current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
Other:
Candidates will:
● Embrace the school’s mission as well as educational and discipline philosophies; candidates must be willing to work in a team environment and be positive, inspirational, and family-centered.
● Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
● Have strong organizational and effective time-management skills.
Physical Requirements: Regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, stand, walk, talk, hear, and interact with campus visitors as well as with others. Must have the ability to understand and present materials and communicate with constituents and co-workers in a harmonious manner. Must be able to lift 25lbs.
We seek candidates who will add to the racial, cultural, and gender identity of the school community. Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, philosophy statement (teaching faculty positions only), current resume, employment application, and three to five professional references to Employment@saintannesschool.org with “Primary/Lower School Associate Teacher Position” in the subject line. Please use the following format for naming your electronic files: Lastname_Firstname_Resume. References will not be contacted without applicant approval.