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SalarySevern 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.
WHY JOIN THE SEVERN TEAM?
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Salary & Benefits
Joining the Severn team offers the following financial benefits:- Competitive Salaries
- 403(b) with Matching Funds
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance
Severn employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits packages:- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Work-Life Balance
Severn offers paid personal leave and sick leave. Full-time employees are eligible to earn vacation time.
Additionally, Severn closes for two, two-week periods during the year. These are Winter Break and Spring Break. (Full-time employees are required to work one of those four weeks.)Tuition Remission
Each full-time faculty and staff member is eligible for 50 percent tuition remission for children admitted to the School.New Faculty Support
Our 122 full- and part-time faculty members allow for the small 10-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio and the average class size of 14. New faculty are enrolled in a mentoring program that assists them in acclimating to our community as well as allowing time for reflection on issues related to being a teacher. All employees are supported by the appropriate division head, the academic dean, as well as department chairs and peer mentors.Professional Development
Faculty are encouraged to pursue professional development. Severn School assists employees in paying 75 percent of tuition costs for education which maintains or improves skills required for the employee’s current position or meets express requirements imposed by the School as a condition of employment.
Supervisor: Head of Middle School
Start Date: July 2024
General Summary: Severn School is searching for a full-time Middle School Administrative Assistant to begin in July 2024.
Essential Functions: The Middle School Administrative Assistant supports the Middle School head in the daily function of the school. Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing administrative support to ensure efficient school operations, answering phone calls and supporting parent questions, managing the Middle School head’s calendar and overall Middle School calendar, preparing Middle School faculty meetings, and working closely with other administrative staff, managing daily attendance and records, and presenting a positive and professional image for the Middle School.
Severn faculty and staff 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 is highly organized and collaborative, enjoys working with Middle School children, and has a respectful, approachable, and professional manner. Experience working in school and office administration support positions is highly preferable, but not a requirement.
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
