St. Michael’s Country Day School is a secular, independent Preschool (age 3) to 8th grade day school in Newport, RI. St. Michael’s Country Day School provides a dynamic curriculum that is built on excellence and inspires students to:
- Learn with confidence
- Lead with character
- Achieve lasting success
Open Positions
For interest in the following recurring positions, please contact the Department Head directly:
Coaches (Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse)
Sean Cullen, Athletic Director – scullen@smcds.org
Technology Department Internships
Jeff Day, Director of Technology – jday@smcds.org
Lead Preschool Teacher
St. Michael’s Country Day School, an independent school in Newport , RI serving students in preschool through grade eight has opened a search for a preschool teacher. Candidates must have an excellent understanding of the developmental needs of 2 to 4 year olds and demonstrate a passion for working with this age group. Candidates should have minimum three years experience and a master’s degree is preferred.
The person hired for this position will be expected to:
*plan and implement activities that nurture and develop the physical, emotional, intellectual and social skills of young children
*demonstrate the ability to observe children to assess their developmental level, interests and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth
*exhibit kindness, respect and compassion in all interactions with children, parents and colleagues
*communicate knowledgeably and effectively with parents and colleagues about students and curriculum
St. Michael’s values and supports reflective teaching practices, on-going professional development and teachers who see themselves as lifelong learners. To learn more about St. Michael’s Country Day School go to www.smcds.org.
Qualified candidates should email resume/supporting documents to Lauren Abraham, Head of Lower School labraham@smcds.org
Third Grade Teacher
Candidates must have a passion for teaching nine and ten year olds and an understanding of the social, emotional, and intellectual development of this age group. Ability to work collaboratively with a team teacher to design and implement curriculum, differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a wide range of students, and communicate effectively with parents and colleagues is expected. Knowledge of Singapore math and Responsive Classroom practices, and Writer’s Workshop is desirable. Candidates should have minimum three years experience and a master’s degree is preferred. We value and support reflective teaching practices, on-going professional development and teachers who see themselves as lifelong learners. Qualified candidates should email resume/supporting documents to Lauren Abraham, Head of Lower School at labraham@smcds.org
Middle School Science Teacher
The ideal candidate is one who puts an emphasis on project-based learning through a collaborative, inquiry-based approach, where open-ended experimentation and design play a significant role in the science classroom. Content expertise, knowledge in differentiated instruction and assessment, willingness and ability to collaborate and implement innovative pedagogical initiatives, including technology, that focus on a student-first, hands-on, experiential learning is desired. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and management skills are essential to the role, as is a willingness to participate fully in the community beyond the classroom.
Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree and three years teaching experience preferred.
Applicants should submit the following to Colleen Welsh at cwelsh@smcds.org:
· a cover letter explaining interests and qualifications;
· a resume;
· three references including names, email addresses, and phone numbers;
· at least one letter of recommendation.
Substitute Teachers (All Grades)
St. Michael’s Country Day School welcomes applications for substitute teachers in the Lower, and Middle Schools. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience, expertise in their content area, the ability to teach across grades, a passion for working with students, and a commitment to fostering a diverse community.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and list of references addressed to Lauren Abraham, Head of Lower School – labraham@smcds.org
Lead Counselors/Summer Camp (7 weeks beginning June 24)
We are seeking experienced teachers and/or coaches to lead our enriching Junior Adventures program as well as our dynamic Sports Camp. Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: summerprograms@smcds.org, attention: Nicole
Extended Day Staff
We are seeking staff members for our Extended Day Program which runs from 3:00-5:30pm each school day. Staff members have some flexibility as to the days and hours that they work. Candidates should have a college degree and experience working with children in at least one of these age groups; preschool through kindergarten, grades 1-4, or grades 5-8. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Deborah Perez, Director of After School Programs, at dperez@smcds.org
St. Michael’s Country Day School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity. In that spirit, the School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.