Employment

• Design and implement differentiated lessons honoring diverse learning styles 
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for teaching the math (Singapore), language arts, social studies and science curriculum.
• Demonstrate evidence of a warm and accepting learning environment based on the principles of Responsive Classroom.
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and belonging both in teaching and in working with colleagues and families.
• Perform non-teaching duties in order to support and assist students and the school, as assigned. 
• Observe and evaluate every student’s academic and social and emotional growth, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ academic progress as well as their social and emotional growth

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• Authentic enthusiasm and joy in engaging with young children, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment
• Deep knowledge and appreciation for the gifts and cognitive, social, and emotional needs of 6 and 7-year-olds 
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the UFLI science of reading program, or a willingness to learn it
• Familiarity with Singapore math curriculum, or a willingness to learn it
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strategic thinker and enthusiastic collaborative partner to the Grade 1, Lower School faculty and Student Support teams
• Creative problem solver
• Growth mindset/Life long learner

• Bryn Mawr School follows a Faculty Salary Scale. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's years of experience, education, skills, and job-related responsibilities. Teaching candidates will be offered a salary between $50,000 and $65,000. 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts (H.S.A.)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.)
• Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.)
• Graduate School/Professional Development funding
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer contribution of 3% and will match up to another 3% of the employee’s contribution after a year of service
• Legal Resources
• AFLAC
• Pet Insurance
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Sick and personal leave.
• Additional information on benefits can be provided upon request.

• Implement best practices in early childhood education, and incorporate meaningful play in the classroom.
• Maintain a clean, safe, nurturing, and inviting classroom environment
• Plan age-appropriate curriculum activities, participate in program goal-setting
• Complete all annual state-mandated training on time
• Keep parents informed of program activities and upcoming school events
• Prepare report cards and attend Parent/Teacher conferences; respond promptly to parent concerns
• Conduct ongoing observations and note-taking to actively know students’ strengths and challenges
• Supervise/assist during lunch, outdoor play and rest time
• Maintain professional conduct and respectful, positive interactions with children, parents, and colleagues
• Encourage an inclusive and equitable classroom that celebrates the different perspectives and backgrounds of the students and elicits a greater understanding of the world around them with a global perspective.
• Utilize a variety of classroom play based assessments and use data in the classroom to develop lessons and instructional activities as needed and in partnership with the Pre-K Lead teacher
  
  

• Establishes rich and engaging physical extended day learning environments
• Creates safe, clean, attractive and engaging extended day spaces
• Works with the Extended Day Director and instructional staff to support extended day’s alignment with regular day curriculum and procedures
• Plans collaboratively and shares ideas and resources with extended day team
• Completes necessary paperwork (including, but not limited to lesson plans, accident and incident reports, supply requests)
• Communicates regularly with parents and Lower School Director about student behavioral successes or concerns
• Assists with supervision of students during enrichment activities including transitioning students to other after school programming such as Gateways, music lessons, and dance
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field 
• Previous experience teaching or working with young children (ages 3–5) in a structured setting
• Experience with play-based, inquiry-driven, or emergent curriculum models preferred
• Deep understanding of child development and age-appropriate instructional strategies
• Strong classroom management skills that foster a nurturing, inclusive environment
• Knowledge of social-emotional learning strategies and positive behavior reinforcement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Patience and flexibility
• Eagerness to collaborate with Lead PK teacher and Lower School colleagues
• Energy, creativity and enthusiasm for working with young children
• Ability to build positive relationships with young children, families, and colleagues
• Physical ability to engage with young children at their level (e.g., sitting on the floor, lifting small children)
• Sincere interest in continued learning about best practices in early childhood education and growing professionally
  
  

• Bryn Mawr School follows a Faculty Salary Scale. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's years of experience, education, skills, and job-related responsibilities. Teaching candidates will be offered a salary between $45,000 and $55,000 Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside the range shown.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts (H.S.A.)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.)
• Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.)
• Graduate School/Professional Development funding
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer contribution of 3% and will match up to another 3% of the employee’s contribution after a year of service
• Legal Resources
• AFLAC
• Pet Insurance
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Sick and personal leave.
• Additional information on benefits can be provided upon request.

Stewardship Responsibilities:

• Manage ongoing stewardship of donors connected to named endowment funds and donor-directed gifts including impact and financial reports, letters and communication from scholars, and invitations to school events highlighting donor-supported programs.
• Oversee stewardship and spending of donor-restricted gifts, ensuring funds are used in alignment with donor intent. 
• Develop and implement new stewardship strategies for annual giving, endowment, planned giving, and campaign donors, including the Daisy Society and the Ex Solo Ad Solem Society. 

Planned Giving Responsibilities:

• Manage planned giving prospects within a dedicated PG suspect pool and an assigned portfolio of donors.
• Promote the Ex Solo Ad Solem Society, creating an effective marketing and engagement plan.
• Drive planned giving growth, with annual goals and through targeted campaigns.
• Educate donors and gift officers about planned giving vehicles (e.g., bequests, charitable trusts, and blended gifts) and integrate them into major gift strategies.
• Work with the business office to ensure timely payment of CGA accounts.

• Manage a portfolio of 100–125 donors with the capacity to make major and/or planned gifts, implementing tailored strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors to support the school’s fundraising priorities, including campaign goals and support for the Fund for Bryn Mawr. 
• Develop proposals that align with donor interests and institutional priorities.
• Conduct at least 50 face-to-face donor visits per year.
• Participate in regular prospect management meetings, collaborating with the Senior Director of Development, Head of School, Board of Trustees, and advancement colleagues to refine major gift strategies.
• Effectively engage and support volunteers in fundraising efforts, providing guidance to ensure successful donor interactions.
• Represent Bryn Mawr at key events, engaging with donors and staying informed on school initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Development.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 year of fundraising experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Raiser’s Edge or another donor fundraising database.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
• Ability to travel and attend events on evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• Must have a high level of attention to detail.
• Familiarity with and endorsement of the School’s mission, culture, and values; interest in participating in the life of the school
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Self-motivation, flexibility, problem-solving, and commitment to innovation
• Cooperation, collegiality, and commitment to teamwork, including maintaining a good working relationship with the Business and Advancement Offices.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent quantity, quality, accuracy, and timeliness of work produced.
• Ability to prioritize work and perform multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

Benefits:

• Lifting and carrying of equipment is not typical but may be required on some occasions. Significant computer use for extended periods of time is required.
• The Bryn Mawr School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and veteran status.
• The Bryn Mawr School is a pre-kindergarten through grade twelve, independent girls’ school that inspires a passion for intellectual curiosity, emphasizes the delights and demands of learning and nurtures the full potential of our young women in mind, body, and spirit. To prepare our students for lifelong learning and leadership, we are deeply committed to academic excellence, ethical decision-making, and the dignity of all people. A Bryn Mawr education is grounded in the expectation that young women will be resilient in the face of complexity, ambiguity, and change; will become responsible and confident participants in the world; and will lead considered and consequential lives.
• Interested candidates should apply by submitting a resume, cover letter and three professional references to Cory Birdsall, Senior Director of Advancement at birdsallc@brynmawrschool.org.

• Learn the art and craft of excellent teaching by observing and co-teaching with an experienced teacher.
• Be an integral and active member of the faculty and the life of the school by participating in extracurricular programming. 
• Participate fully in advisory, faculty meetings, department/grade level meetings and community professional development opportunities.
• Learn through observation, study, mentoring, practice, and evaluation.
• Pursue opportunities for personal and professional growth that come from working with engaged and intellectually curious students.
• Develop a personal philosophy of teaching through experience and reflection.
• Participate in Bryn Mawr’s Teaching Institute by attending sessions for all new teachers that address teaching and learning, assessments, classroom management, curriculum planning, single-sex education, multiculturalism, and independent school culture, among other topics.
• Engage with departmental colleagues by bringing energy, vitality and an openness to sharing new ideas.
• Take advantage of hands-on personal leadership development.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Genuine interest in exploring all aspects of independent school teaching and learning including classroom instruction, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in extracurricular activities.
• Enthusiasm for Bryn Mawr’s mission of inspiring a passion for intellectual curiosity and nurturing the full potential of our young women in mind, body, and spirit. 
• Outstanding academic record and demonstrated consistent passion for teaching and learning, evidenced by experience in camps or youth programs, teaching internships, or advanced studies within their field.
• Commitment to providing an education that is rooted in the ideals of equity and justice and that reflects the diverse identities, experiences, and voices of our constituents
• Passion for teaching and the ability to receive and reflect on feedback to grow professionally from the experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts (H.S.A.)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.)
• Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.)
• Graduate School/Professional Development funding
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer contribution of 3% and will match up to another 3% of the employee’s contribution after a year of service
• Legal Resources
• AFLAC
• Pet Insurance
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Faculty positions are eligible for sick and personal leave.
• Additional information on benefits can be provided upon request.

• Summer Institute: The PSF assists the Site Director in the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Bridges Summer Institute, a five-week education and enrichment program for Bridges’ rising 4th-9th grade students. Over the summer, the PSF is primarily responsible for managing a team of head counselors and high school volunteers, as well as leading assemblies and large events for the program. 

• School Year Programs: During the school year, the PSF will:
• Direct the after-school program for fourth and fifth grade students, and recruit and train high school volunteers at the host school where they are placed. This involves writing curriculum, facilitating sessions, training volunteers, and driving the bus for student pickup and drop-off. 
• Assist with planning, executing, and evaluating weekend enrichment programs for sixth through eighth grade students. This involves communicating with students and families, facilitating sessions, and managing students at weekend events. Fellows will be required to be on-site for weekend enrichment one Saturday per month for 3.5 hours, September through May.

• Communications: The PSF is a part of the Bridges News Team and will be responsible for capturing photos, videos, and stories for Bridges’ marketing and communications via social media and newsletter. 

• Have an undergraduate degree (or an anticipated college graduation date of Spring 2025) with a record of academic success. 

• Have experience and/or interest in working with youth between the ages of 8 and 18 and success in at least one post-high school leadership role. (Candidates with experience as a volunteer or student in Bridges are also encouraged to apply.) 

• Are able to form strong relationships with people regardless of background.
• Are effective communicators with a variety of audiences, including families, students, teachers, volunteers, partners, staff, and host school leadership. 
• Have a learner’s attitude, seek feedback, and adapt to new situations.

• Thrive both autonomously and as part of a team. 

• Keep an attitude of optimism and positivity about their work. 

• Are comfortable using workplace technology including e-mail, text, Microsoft Office and Google suite, and adapting to other tools as needed. 

• Have the ability to drive a 14-passenger van or minibus several days a week (~6 hours/week) for student pick-up/drop-off. We will train you!!! 

• Hiring and Compensation: PSFs will be hired and employed by the school at which they are placed (see “Location” below). The salary for the first year (12 months) of this full-time role at each site is $45,000. The PSF will also have access to a full benefits package provided by the school employer (medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan; paid time off; etc.).

• Start Date and Commitment Window: The fellowship is a 2-year, 2-month role that is set to begin in June 2025 and conclude at the end of July/beginning of August 2027 (depending on Summer 2027 program schedule). 

• Supervision: This role reports to the Site Director at one of three host school sites and will receive regular supervision and mentorship. 

• Location: PSFs will be placed at one of three Bridges program sites, including Bridges at Gilman School (Baltimore, MD), Bridges at The Bryn Mawr School (Baltimore, MD), and Bridges at McDonogh (Owings Mills, MD). 

• Hours: This role is a 40-hour-per-week position and regularly requires work on evenings & weekends. Your individual 40-hour schedule will be agreed upon with your supervisor.

• Please send a resume via e-mail to hiring@bridgesbaltimore.org. We will be reviewing resumes on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply before January 31, 2025. 

• Please name your resume in the following format: “PSF - Last Name, First Name - r” 

• In the e-mail body, please include your name, how you learned about this opportunity, and 1-3 sentences summarizing your interest in this role. 

• Bridges will confirm receipt of resumes with an automated e-mail.

• Previous experience as a dance instructor is preferred
• Strong knowledge of both ballet and jazz techniques
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Energetic and supportive attitude 
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of all students
• We are currently hiring for the following days/times:
  
  
  • Mondays: 
    • 3:30-4:30 Ballet (grades 2-3)
    • 4:30-5:30 Jazz (grades 2-3)
      
      
  • Wednesdays:
    • 3:30-4:30 Ballet/Jazz Combo (grades K-1)
      
      
  • Thursdays:
    • 3:30-4:30 Ballet/Jazz Combo (grades K-1)

• Teach one section of Summer ICS from 8:00-12:00 daily during the 2025 summer session (June 17 - July 3, with a holiday on June 19)

• Provide support and guidance to individual students to manage the learning process
• Foster an equitable, inclusive, supportive, and student-centered learning environment

• Implement methods and practices that engage and challenge students, allowing them to build critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

• Provide assessments and feedback that help students build appropriate skills and content mastery in alignment with the upper school curriculum

• Communicate as needed with students, families, and the school
• Maintain an updated class website with course materials, policies, and schedules
  
  

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Education, or related field
• 3-5 years teaching experience preferred
• Experience teaching in a virtual environment preferred
• Experience in developing lesson plans for high school students
• Comfort using a variety of pedagogical strategies   
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrable use of technology necessary to be successful in an online learning environment