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
St. Michael’s values and supports reflective teaching practices, on-going professional development and teachers who see themselves as lifelong learners.
St. Michael’s is an equal opportunity employer and as such does not discriminate against an individual in 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.
New Openings
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Lower School Science Teacher Position
The Lower School Science Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a dynamic curriculum with engaging lessons to students in Preschool through 4th grade.
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. A bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred. At least two years of successful teaching experience is also preferred.
To Apply: Submit the following to Walter Landberg, Head of School at wlandberg@smcds.org:
- Cover letter explaining interests and qualifications
- Resume
- Three references including names, email addresses, and phone numbers
- At least one letter of recommendation
New
Extended Day Aide
St. Michael’s Country Day School is a non-profit, independent Toddler to 8th-grade day school in Newport, RI. The school has opened a search for Extended Day Aides. Our Extended Day Program runs from 3:00-5:30 pm each school day. The ESD program provides opportunities for students to play games, exercise, socialize with friends, and work on homework.
Aides have some flexibility as to the days and hours that they work. Candidates should have some experience working with children.
We are currently hiring for the 2024-2025 Academic Year (September – June). Please contact Jillian Emmert, Director of Auxiliary Services at jemmert@smcds.org.
St. Michael’s is an equal opportunity employer and as such does not discriminate against an individual in 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.
The School
Founded in 1938, SMCDS is an independent day school of ~230 students serving children from toddler through grade eight, with class sizes ranging from 12-18 students (5-8). The school emphasizes strong academics and features a comprehensive arts program.
The Location
The school’s well-appointed 7-acre campus overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and is situated in historic Newport, Rhode Island. Newport and the beaches of Aquidneck Island are destination locations and teachers have the opportunity to integrate the geographic and cultural surroundings into their curricular programming. There are numerous universities and colleges close by adding to the cultural and intellectual climate of the area. Providence is a short drive (35 minutes), Boston is a bit more (1 hour and 30 minutes) and New York City (4 hours) is close enough for a weekend trip. This is a highly desirable place to live and work.
Statement on Diversity
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.
