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About Us

Employment

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.

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 12-month 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.

CURRENT OPENINGS

JOIN OUR TEAM!

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  • 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.  
  • 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.

OUR MISSION & VALUES

We strongly encourage applicants to review Severn's Mission, Values and academic philosophy, as these are our guiding principles. And as stated in the mission, we believe that it is best realized in a community where adults model these qualities.  Please get to know Severn by reading more about us, and visiting the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan
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.

Our Learning Never Stops

As a student-centered institution, Severn School believes that adults should model the qualities they wish to see in their students. To that end, adults at Severn engage in professional development as a community of learners. Severn believes that adults learn best in collaborative situations where professional growth is valued.
 
We provide built-in professional development opportunities throughout the school year, support faculty travel to conferences, offer grants for personal and professional growth, and offer a robust line-up of summer PD classes taught by and for Severn faculty. Our hope is that faculty will engage frequently in professional development so as to remain nimble for change in our evolving world. 

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