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