Employment

St. Michael’s Country Day School is a secular, independent Preschool (age 2) 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 be:

Courageous Learners • Caring Citizens • World Ready

New Openings

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.

Essential Expectations Of SMCDS Team Members

Essential Expectations Of SMCDS Team Members

Alignment with the school’s direction and how that direction is being pursued; supports and acts accordingly with the school’s mission and values.
Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for students, colleagues and the community. Report any issues to their supervisor and/or the Head of School in a timely manner.
Interact with colleagues, administrators, and faculty in a respectful and collegial manner that fosters a healthy school culture. Participate thoughtfully and considerately in employee, team and staff meetings.
Demonstrate and Embrace and reflect the school's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
You are competent. Have the ability to do your job well, as proven by past results or are on your way to proving it.
Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion. Represent the school effectively both on and off campus.
Commitment to the school and can be counted on to do what needs to be done, but stays balanced. Internally motivated and committed to your work, while maintaining healthy boundaries.
Communicates professionally and appropriately. Gives honest feedback, having hard conversations, as needed. Gives grace and operates with a generosity of spirit or has a direct conversation. Never triangulates or complains about colleagues – either gives grace or has a direct conversation. Does not stir up rumors or gossip. Honor the confidentiality of school, student, and family information. Listens.
Authentically engage in self-reflection; develops written goals and reflects on progress toward them.
Demonstrates character and acts with integrity, doing what’s best for the organization, not just for yourself. Never manipulate others or have ulterior motives. You are who you appear to be.

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Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teachers play an important role in keeping our classrooms running smoothly and our students supported. We're looking for individuals who are flexible, reliable, and comfortable stepping into a classroom ready to engage with children in a warm, structured, and responsive way.

Substitute Teachers have flexibility in the days and hours they work. The school day runs from 7:45am to 3:15 pm.

Candidates should have:

A college degree
Experience working with children in at least one of the following age groups:
- Toddler (2-year-olds) through Prekindergarten (5-year-olds)
- Kindergarten through Grade 4
- Grades 5–8
Prior substitute teaching or classroom teaching experience, or a teaching degree/certificate, is preferred but not required
A calm, adaptable presence and the ability to step into varied classroom settings with confidence
Clear, respectful communication with children, colleagues, and families
Cultural sensitivity and a commitment to equity and inclusion

Working days: Monday–Friday, as needed

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to jobs@smcds.org.

St. Michael's is a joyful, nurturing environment that values developing courageous learners and caring citizens who are world ready.

The School

Founded in 1938, SMCDS is an independent day school of 250 students serving children from toddler through grade eight, with class sizes ranging from around 10-16 students. The school emphasizes strong academics and features a comprehensive arts program, along with specialists in science, physical education, Spanish, and Innovation Lab. The school’s mission is to develop courageous learners and caring citizens who are world ready.

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.

The Location

The school’s well-appointed 7-acre campus overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and is situated in historic Newport, Rhode Island, minutes from some of the most impressive beaches and coastal landscapes that New England has to offer. 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, including, Salve Regina, University of Rhode Island, Brown, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College and Roger Williams, 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.