Needs From: BrownEngage

Volunteer: Part Time Lower School Spanish Teacher

St. Mary Academy Bay View seeks a dynamic part-time Lower School Spanish Teacher to work with Pre-K through Grade 5 students one day per week for SY25-26, with the potential for two days per week for SY26-27. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm for language and culture, collaborate on a developmentally appropriate program, and build strong relationships with students and families. A commitment to girls' education and Mercy values is essential.

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

Design and deliver engaging Spanish language instruction to students in grades PreK-5 that supports early language acquisition and communicative competence. Create a classroom environment rich in spoken and written Spanish through immersive, interactive methods such as songs, storytelling, movement, visual aids, games, and role-play. Integrate lessons that explore Spanish-speaking cultures from around the world, helping students develop cultural awareness, empathy, and global perspective. Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners, including heritage speakers, multilingual learners, and students with varying language backgrounds. Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to integrate Spanish language and culture into interdisciplinary units and school-wide projects. Organize or participate in events and activities that celebrate Spanish language and Hispanic/Latinx cultures (e.g., Día de los Muertos, Hispanic Heritage Month, cultural fairs, or language assemblies). Maintain regular communication with families about student progress and encourage support for language learning at home. Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events as an active member of the school community.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Foreign Language Education, Spanish, or Bilingual Education, Master’s degree preferred Excellent knowledge of child development, latest education theories and practices, and current trends in education and professional development Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level Experience integrating the use of academic technology into classroom teaching

Employment Standards and Physical Demands:
This position requires physical stamina and the ability to move freely and quickly to effectively manage a classroom and interact with young children, including the ability to lift between 30 and 40 lbs. The position will require some evening and weekend hours. Finally, the candidate will be required to pass a national background check with fingerprints.

Benefits:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers an Employee Assistance Program, tuition remission for children, as well as paid personal, sick, and holiday leave.

To Apply:
Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Teaching Application.” The application, cover letter, and resume must be submitted via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn: Mrs. Karen Barbosa, VP of Student Experience & Civic Engagement, 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.

Agency: St. Mary Academy - Bay View

St. Mary Academy Bay View seeks a dynamic part-time Lower School Spanish Teacher to work with Pre-K through Grade 5 students one day per week for SY25-26, with the potential for two days per week for SY26-27. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm for language and culture, collaborate on a developmentally appropriate program, and build strong relationships with students and families. A commitment to girls' education and Mercy values is essential.

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

Design and deliver engaging Spanish language instruction to students in grades PreK-5 that supports early language acquisition and communicative competence. Create a classroom environment rich in spoken and written Spanish through immersive, interactive methods such as songs, storytelling, movement, visual aids, games, and role-play. Integrate lessons that explore Spanish-speaking cultures from around the world, helping students develop cultural awareness, empathy, and global perspective. Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners, including heritage speakers, multilingual learners, and students with varying language backgrounds. Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to integrate Spanish language and culture into interdisciplinary units and school-wide projects. Organize or participate in events and activities that celebrate Spanish language and Hispanic/Latinx cultures (e.g., Día de los Muertos, Hispanic Heritage Month, cultural fairs, or language assemblies). Maintain regular communication with families about student progress and encourage support for language learning at home. Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events as an active member of the school community.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Foreign Language Education, Spanish, or Bilingual Education, Master’s degree preferred Excellent knowledge of child development, latest education theories and practices, and current trends in education and professional development Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level Experience integrating the use of academic technology into classroom teaching

Employment Standards and Physical Demands:
This position requires physical stamina and the ability to move freely and quickly to effectively manage a classroom and interact with young children, including the ability to lift between 30 and 40 lbs. The position will require some evening and weekend hours. Finally, the candidate will be required to pass a national background check with fingerprints.

Benefits:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers an Employee Assistance Program, tuition remission for children, as well as paid personal, sick, and holiday leave.

To Apply:
Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Teaching Application.” The application, cover letter, and resume must be submitted via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn: Mrs. Karen Barbosa, VP of Student Experience & Civic Engagement, 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.

Agency: St. Mary Academy - Bay View

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 02915

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Maintenance Specialist

St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a full-time maintenance specialist, who has experience with a variety of skills, including but not limited to carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and mechanical repair, and renovation.  This is an hourly position, 40 hours per week, M-F, year-round, including some nights and weekends as necessary.  The person hired for this job must be willing to become a full part of the Bay View community and engage in all-campus activities as appropriate.  Candidates must be committed to an all-girls education and Mercy values.


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, 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 cooperatively under the Director of Facilities & Planning, and closely with a dedicated staff to maintain the school buildings and 15-acre campus, with an emphasis on the safety of the students, employees, and visitors.

Boiler maintenance, readings, and knowledge of chemical additives required for proper operation.

Electrical and HVAC knowledge for basic repairs. 

Perform or assist in basic carpentry, floor repair, ceiling repair both acoustical and hard, lighting, ballast replacement, hard surfaces, plumbing, walls, relocation organization, furniture, and shelves. 

Assist in the landscape maintenance of the property and playing field, including grass cutting, trimming, seasonal cleanup and snow removal at stairs and walkways.  

Coordinate quarterly and yearly inspections are required of mechanical equipment.

Become familiar with the school’s crisis management plan and the Facilities Team’s  role in those circumstances.  

Respond to emergency after hour calls for repairs and security.  

Gain the required certifications for OSHA 10, first aid and asbestos control (this will be paid for by Bay  View).  


Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

Experience in 24/7 maintenance support of commercial building systems.

Basic computer skills for email, appointments, ordering supplies, and tracking internal work  orders.  

Excellent interpersonal communication skills. 

Ability to keep track of multiple tasks via daily reports and time documentation. 


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. 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, as well as paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday leave. 


To Apply:

Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the Non-Teaching Application. Kindly submit application and resume via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn: Maria Jones, Director of Facilities & Planning, 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.  


Agency: St. Mary Academy - Bay View

St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a full-time maintenance specialist, who has experience with a variety of skills, including but not limited to carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and mechanical repair, and renovation.  This is an hourly position, 40 hours per week, M-F, year-round, including some nights and weekends as necessary.  The person hired for this job must be willing to become a full part of the Bay View community and engage in all-campus activities as appropriate.  Candidates must be committed to an all-girls education and Mercy values.


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, 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 cooperatively under the Director of Facilities & Planning, and closely with a dedicated staff to maintain the school buildings and 15-acre campus, with an emphasis on the safety of the students, employees, and visitors.

Boiler maintenance, readings, and knowledge of chemical additives required for proper operation.

Electrical and HVAC knowledge for basic repairs. 

Perform or assist in basic carpentry, floor repair, ceiling repair both acoustical and hard, lighting, ballast replacement, hard surfaces, plumbing, walls, relocation organization, furniture, and shelves. 

Assist in the landscape maintenance of the property and playing field, including grass cutting, trimming, seasonal cleanup and snow removal at stairs and walkways.  

Coordinate quarterly and yearly inspections are required of mechanical equipment.

Become familiar with the school’s crisis management plan and the Facilities Team’s  role in those circumstances.  

Respond to emergency after hour calls for repairs and security.  

Gain the required certifications for OSHA 10, first aid and asbestos control (this will be paid for by Bay  View).  


Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

Experience in 24/7 maintenance support of commercial building systems.

Basic computer skills for email, appointments, ordering supplies, and tracking internal work  orders.  

Excellent interpersonal communication skills. 

Ability to keep track of multiple tasks via daily reports and time documentation. 


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. 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, as well as paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday leave. 


To Apply:

Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the Non-Teaching Application. Kindly submit application and resume via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn: Maria Jones, Director of Facilities & Planning, 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.  


Agency: St. Mary Academy - Bay View

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 02915

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Upper School Chemistry Teacher

St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a full-time Upper School Chemistry Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will join our dynamic Science Department and work in our Barbara A. Papitto Science & Innovation Center, featuring nine labs and lecture halls, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment (including an anatomage table). Successful applicants must be willing to work collaboratively to build a supportive learning environment with their students and be comfortable using student-centered instructional practices leading to deeper learning. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and proactive individual looking to form impactful relationships with students, communicate with families, and collaborate with faculty and other counselors. The person hired for this job must be willing to become a full part of the Bay View community and engage in extracurricular activities. They should have a deep commitment to the student experience and wellness. Candidates must be committed to an all-girls education and Mercy values.

Our School
St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Mercy Catholic school located in Riverside, Rhode Island, serving a diverse population of girls from Pre-K through Grade 12. 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. For more than 150 years, Bay View has empowered each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.

Key Responsibilities:
● Preparing and teaching five sections of chemistry including AP Chemistry;
● Integrating research and lab experiences into the learning environment to enhance theoretical learning;
● Employing high-quality project-based approaches and evidence-based practices to support all learners;
● Creating learning assignments that foster the development of student's ability to read and write like a scientist;
● Assesses students’ skills and knowledge to refine classroom practices and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, and goals;
● Integrating instructional and recordkeeping strategies using Google Suite and/or other appropriate technology;
● Creating instructional programming that promotes students' academic, social-emotional, and spiritual growth in an all-girls school;
● Being flexible, open-minded, and a self-driven team member; and
● The position also involves serving as an advisor, collaborating with a team of teachers on extracurricular programming, and providing faculty support to a club or activity.

Qualifications:
● BA/BS degree in Chemistry or related field, Master's degree preferred;
● Knowledge and experience teaching a rigorous science curriculum;
● High energy level, creative, and forward-thinking;
● Strong work ethic and a caring temperament;
● Understands and appreciates the developmental range of the age group;
● Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks;
● Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
● Collaborative skills, including the ability to work with colleagues and parents; and
● A sense of humor, warmth, and a love of working with girls and their families.

Benefits:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program,
group retirement plan, and tuition remission for daughters, as well as paid vacation, personal,
sick, and holiday leave.

To Apply:
Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Teaching Application.” The application, cover letter, and resume must be submitted via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn: Mrs. Karen Barbosa, Associate Head of School for Student Experience, 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.

Agency: St. Mary Academy - Bay View

St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a full-time Upper School Chemistry Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will join our dynamic Science Department and work in our Barbara A. Papitto Science & Innovation Center, featuring nine labs and lecture halls, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment (including an anatomage table). Successful applicants must be willing to work collaboratively to build a supportive learning environment with their students and be comfortable using student-centered instructional practices leading to deeper learning. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and proactive individual looking to form impactful relationships with students, communicate with families, and collaborate with faculty and other counselors. The person hired for this job must be willing to become a full part of the Bay View community and engage in extracurricular activities. They should have a deep commitment to the student experience and wellness. Candidates must be committed to an all-girls education and Mercy values.

Our School
St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Mercy Catholic school located in Riverside, Rhode Island, serving a diverse population of girls from Pre-K through Grade 12. 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. For more than 150 years, Bay View has empowered each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.

Key Responsibilities:
● Preparing and teaching five sections of chemistry including AP Chemistry;
● Integrating research and lab experiences into the learning environment to enhance theoretical learning;
● Employing high-quality project-based approaches and evidence-based practices to support all learners;
● Creating learning assignments that foster the development of student's ability to read and write like a scientist;
● Assesses students’ skills and knowledge to refine classroom practices and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, and goals;
● Integrating instructional and recordkeeping strategies using Google Suite and/or other appropriate technology;
● Creating instructional programming that promotes students' academic, social-emotional, and spiritual growth in an all-girls school;
● Being flexible, open-minded, and a self-driven team member; and
● The position also involves serving as an advisor, collaborating with a team of teachers on extracurricular programming, and providing faculty support to a club or activity.

Qualifications:
● BA/BS degree in Chemistry or related field, Master's degree preferred;
● Knowledge and experience teaching a rigorous science curriculum;
● High energy level, creative, and forward-thinking;
● Strong work ethic and a caring temperament;
● Understands and appreciates the developmental range of the age group;
● Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks;
● Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
● Collaborative skills, including the ability to work with colleagues and parents; and
● A sense of humor, warmth, and a love of working with girls and their families.

Benefits:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program,
group retirement plan, and tuition remission for daughters, as well as paid vacation, personal,
sick, and holiday leave.

To Apply:
Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Teaching Application.” The application, cover letter, and resume must be submitted via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn: Mrs. Karen Barbosa, Associate Head of School for Student Experience, 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.

Agency: St. Mary Academy - Bay View

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 02915

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Head of Lower School

St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a mission-driven instructional and community leader to serve as Head of Lower School (Pre-K through Grade 5). This role advances the Mercy values of hospitality, service, justice, and dignity while nurturing a vibrant learning environment for our youngest students. Reporting to the Associate Head of School for Academics and working in close partnership with the Associate Head of School for Student Experience, the Head of Lower School provides daily leadership, supervision, and coordination of the PK–5 program. The Head of Lower School ensures that students experience a nurturing, mission-centered, and academically strong environment that supports both intellectual growth and personal development. The Head of Lower School cultivates a cohesive culture of belonging, strong instructional practice, and meaningful community engagement among students, faculty, and families. In alignment with the Academy’s strategic priorities, the role supports faculty growth, promotes student well-being, and helps advance the mission and values that guide the Bay View community.

Our School
St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Mercy Catholic school located in Riverside, Rhode Island, serving a diverse population of girls from Pre-K through Grade 12. 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. For more than 150 years, Bay View has empowered each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.

Key Responsibilities:
I. CULTURE, CLIMATE & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
● Build and sustain a Mercy-inspired school culture rooted in respect, compassion, inclusion, and joy for students, families, and faculty;
● Serve as the primary culture leader for the Lower School, ensuring consistent expectations for student behavior, adult professionalism, communication norms, and community engagement;
● Partner with the Associate Head of School for Student Experience to develop, implement, and uphold schoolwide systems including attendance procedures, restorative
practices, SEL supports, recess/lunch expectations, and daily routines;
● Maintain a strong presence during arrivals, dismissals, transitions, recess/lunch, and key community moments; and
● Support the implementation of mission-based programming, retreats, service experiences, Mercy traditions, and Critical Concerns work within the lower grades.

II. TEACHING, LEARNING & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
● Implement curriculum and instructional initiatives in collaboration with the Associate Head of School for Academics;
● Conduct formal and informal teacher observations, ensuring alignment with academic expectations, mission, and best instructional practices;
● Support teachers in developing instructional strategies that promote curiosity, foundational skills, creativity, and holistic development; and
● Assist with curriculum mapping, assessment practices, grading expectations, and continuity of academic programming PK–12.

III. STUDENT SUPPORT & FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS
● Partner with Student Services to support students with SEL needs, behavioral challenges, attendance patterns, emerging concerns, and MTSS interventions;
● Communicate proactively with families regarding academic, behavioral, or social-emotional concerns;
● Coordinate restorative conversations, safety plans, and student support follow-up as needed; and
● Promote a child-centered approach that affirms each student’s dignity and supports whole-child growth.

IV. FACULTY LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL CULTURE
● Lead faculty in building a culture of collaboration, professionalism, open communication, and mission alignment;
● Support new teachers through mentoring structures, culture onboarding, and instructional guidance;
● Work with the Associate Heads (Academics + Student Experience) to implement professional expectations, faculty goal-setting, and performance feedback; and
● Facilitate division-level meetings, ensuring alignment with schoolwide priorities and grade-level needs.

V. DIVISION OPERATIONS & LOGISTICAL LEADERSHIP
● Participate in specific financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation, in partnership with the President & Head of School and the Director
of Finance & Operations;
● Maintain fiscal responsibility while advancing the school’s priorities;
● Under the direction of the Associate Head of School for Academics, ensures that all necessary academic materials (textbooks, workbooks, science kits, etc.) are ordered
each year;
● Oversee the daily operations of the Lower School, including:

Room assignments Daily schedules Duties and coverages Field trip preparation Attendance follow-up Emergency procedures Arrival/dismissal routines;
● Coordinate and oversee special events (e.g., Back to School Night, Parent Conferences, Book Fair, Lower School ceremonies);
● Ensure consistent and timely communication to families and faculty regarding division happenings, expectations, and updates; and
● Support the Extended Day Program director and coordinate Lower School-specific needs.

VI. ENROLLMENT, ADVANCEMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
● Participate in admissions efforts, including: tours, interviews, classroom visits, and applicant review;
● Partner with Development to strengthen community engagement, parent relations, and alumnae connections; and
● Serve as a positive ambassador of Lower School programs, mission, and achievements.

VII. STRATEGIC & MISSION LEADERSHIP
● Contribute to MASST, Critical Concerns, Attendance Team, and other mission/culture committees.
● Support implementation of the Strategic Plan at the division level.
● Collaborate with leadership on long-term planning, program evaluation, and school improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:
● Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, or related field.
● Successful experience in elementary education leadership, preferably in independent or Catholic schools.
● Deep understanding of child development, Mercy values, and whole-child learning.
● Strong relational, communication, and organizational skills.
● Commitment to fostering equity, belonging, diversity, and inclusion for all students.

Required Skills & Attributes:
● Mercy-centered, mission-driven leadership.
● Warm, approachable presence with students, faculty, and families.
● Skilled collaborator who partners effectively across divisions.
● Strong instructional insight paired with systems-thinking.
● Calm, empathetic, and clear decision-maker.
● Commitment to the dignity and growth of every child.

Benefits:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, group retirement plan, and tuition remission for daughters, as well as paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday leave.

To Apply:
Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Teaching Application.” The application, cover letter, Leadership Philosophy Statement, and resume must be submitted via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn: Mrs. Karen Barbosa, Associate Head of School for Student Experience, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915. All application materials due: Friday, April 10, 2026.
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.

Agency: St. Mary Academy - Bay View

St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a mission-driven instructional and community leader to serve as Head of Lower School (Pre-K through Grade 5). This role advances the Mercy values of hospitality, service, justice, and dignity while nurturing a vibrant learning environment for our youngest students. Reporting to the Associate Head of School for Academics and working in close partnership with the Associate Head of School for Student Experience, the Head of Lower School provides daily leadership, supervision, and coordination of the PK–5 program. The Head of Lower School ensures that students experience a nurturing, mission-centered, and academically strong environment that supports both intellectual growth and personal development. The Head of Lower School cultivates a cohesive culture of belonging, strong instructional practice, and meaningful community engagement among students, faculty, and families. In alignment with the Academy’s strategic priorities, the role supports faculty growth, promotes student well-being, and helps advance the mission and values that guide the Bay View community.

Our School
St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Mercy Catholic school located in Riverside, Rhode Island, serving a diverse population of girls from Pre-K through Grade 12. 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. For more than 150 years, Bay View has empowered each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.

Key Responsibilities:
I. CULTURE, CLIMATE & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
● Build and sustain a Mercy-inspired school culture rooted in respect, compassion, inclusion, and joy for students, families, and faculty;
● Serve as the primary culture leader for the Lower School, ensuring consistent expectations for student behavior, adult professionalism, communication norms, and community engagement;
● Partner with the Associate Head of School for Student Experience to develop, implement, and uphold schoolwide systems including attendance procedures, restorative
practices, SEL supports, recess/lunch expectations, and daily routines;
● Maintain a strong presence during arrivals, dismissals, transitions, recess/lunch, and key community moments; and
● Support the implementation of mission-based programming, retreats, service experiences, Mercy traditions, and Critical Concerns work within the lower grades.

II. TEACHING, LEARNING & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
● Implement curriculum and instructional initiatives in collaboration with the Associate Head of School for Academics;
● Conduct formal and informal teacher observations, ensuring alignment with academic expectations, mission, and best instructional practices;
● Support teachers in developing instructional strategies that promote curiosity, foundational skills, creativity, and holistic development; and
● Assist with curriculum mapping, assessment practices, grading expectations, and continuity of academic programming PK–12.

III. STUDENT SUPPORT & FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS
● Partner with Student Services to support students with SEL needs, behavioral challenges, attendance patterns, emerging concerns, and MTSS interventions;
● Communicate proactively with families regarding academic, behavioral, or social-emotional concerns;
● Coordinate restorative conversations, safety plans, and student support follow-up as needed; and
● Promote a child-centered approach that affirms each student’s dignity and supports whole-child growth.

IV. FACULTY LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL CULTURE
● Lead faculty in building a culture of collaboration, professionalism, open communication, and mission alignment;
● Support new teachers through mentoring structures, culture onboarding, and instructional guidance;
● Work with the Associate Heads (Academics + Student Experience) to implement professional expectations, faculty goal-setting, and performance feedback; and
● Facilitate division-level meetings, ensuring alignment with schoolwide priorities and grade-level needs.

V. DIVISION OPERATIONS & LOGISTICAL LEADERSHIP
● Participate in specific financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation, in partnership with the President & Head of School and the Director
of Finance & Operations;
● Maintain fiscal responsibility while advancing the school’s priorities;
● Under the direction of the Associate Head of School for Academics, ensures that all necessary academic materials (textbooks, workbooks, science kits, etc.) are ordered
each year;
● Oversee the daily operations of the Lower School, including:

Room assignments Daily schedules Duties and coverages Field trip preparation Attendance follow-up Emergency procedures Arrival/dismissal routines;
● Coordinate and oversee special events (e.g., Back to School Night, Parent Conferences, Book Fair, Lower School ceremonies);
● Ensure consistent and timely communication to families and faculty regarding division happenings, expectations, and updates; and
● Support the Extended Day Program director and coordinate Lower School-specific needs.

VI. ENROLLMENT, ADVANCEMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
● Participate in admissions efforts, including: tours, interviews, classroom visits, and applicant review;
● Partner with Development to strengthen community engagement, parent relations, and alumnae connections; and
● Serve as a positive ambassador of Lower School programs, mission, and achievements.

VII. STRATEGIC & MISSION LEADERSHIP
● Contribute to MASST, Critical Concerns, Attendance Team, and other mission/culture committees.
● Support implementation of the Strategic Plan at the division level.
● Collaborate with leadership on long-term planning, program evaluation, and school improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:
● Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, or related field.
● Successful experience in elementary education leadership, preferably in independent or Catholic schools.
● Deep understanding of child development, Mercy values, and whole-child learning.
● Strong relational, communication, and organizational skills.
● Commitment to fostering equity, belonging, diversity, and inclusion for all students.

Required Skills & Attributes:
● Mercy-centered, mission-driven leadership.
● Warm, approachable presence with students, faculty, and families.
● Skilled collaborator who partners effectively across divisions.
● Strong instructional insight paired with systems-thinking.
● Calm, empathetic, and clear decision-maker.
● Commitment to the dignity and growth of every child.

Benefits:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, group retirement plan, and tuition remission for daughters, as well as paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday leave.

To Apply:
Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Teaching Application.” The application, cover letter, Leadership Philosophy Statement, and resume must be submitted via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn: Mrs. Karen Barbosa, Associate Head of School for Student Experience, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915. All application materials due: Friday, April 10, 2026.
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.

Agency: St. Mary Academy - Bay View

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 02915

Allow Groups: No