Employment Opportunities

• Creates and edits reports, presentations, and other documents that support the DEI Office.
• Provide clear and professional reports and external communications, in support of marginalized and under-resourced students.
• Helps with meeting prep, including meeting correspondence and any related reports, for the Executive Director.
• Maintains records of DEI training and webinars for substitutes, faculty, and staff in partnership with division heads.
• Assists with diversity-related communications and reports.
• Participates in meetings, as assigned by the Executive Director of DEI, and prepares agendas and summaries for circulation.
• Assists the DEI Office in tracking DEI events, professional developments, participation, etc.
• Monitors the latest DEI news and helps the DEI team stay abreast of the latest best practices in the DEI space.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of the DEI office information and operations, unless directed by the Executive Director of DEI.
• Supports the ongoing DEI strategic planning work for the DEI office and the school.
• Meets bi-weekly with Executive Director to discuss DEI initiatives.
• Engages professionally with students, employees, and campus constituents.
• Remains current and up to date on DEI research and best practices, recommends adaptations to enhance delivery across RPCS in alignment with optimal individual and community learning.
• Recommends communication for our website, social media pages, and internal documents to promote diversity and inclusion.
• Leads and participates with student affinity groups as needed.
• Upholds professional regard for RPCS and its community.
• Models RPCS' philosophy and core values.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director.

• Collaborative, growth-oriented, and can see tasks through to completion.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong leadership qualities.
• Commitment to DEI and demonstrated knowledge of best practices.
• Strong managing, coordinating, and scheduling experience.
• Superb organizational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Pays great attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience managing, coordinating, and scheduling DEI programs.
• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of student development with the ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Proficient in electronic email and software systems, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Google Suite. Ability to master several database systems used in the DEI Offices and experience with various social media platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a talent for exercising good judgment.
• Motivated self-starter who is punctual and reliable.
• Works well cooperatively and independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to act with integrity, be professional and maintain discretion to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• A Bachelor's Degree in education, psychology/sociology/counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two years-experience in a school setting or working with school-age children.
• Training, Professional Development, DEI, Change Management, Project Management, Counseling, or Teaching, certification strongly desired.
• Lived experience in DEI preferred.

• Remain in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Repeat motion of wrists, hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, such as computer and phone.
• Requires visual acuity to read a variety of written materials.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, squatting, crouching or lifting objects up to 30 pounds in all directions.
• Occasionally ascend and descend stairs in an office building.

• Full-time position.
• Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Occasional extended hours required to include occasional evenings and weekends, as business need requires.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional local travel may be required.

APPLY
Interested candidates should apply by completing the employment application (see link below) and submitting a resume, cover letter, and 3 references (2 professional) to:

Shahad Alkubaisi
Human Resources Associate
alkubaisis@rpcs.org

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time with or without notice.

• Oversees and participates in building and equipment/grounds repair and maintenance.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate records and files.
• Plans, supervises, and participates in building maintenance work including painting, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and electrical work.
• Plans and supervises the work of maintenance workers.
• Requisitions tools, parts, supplies and equipment for skilled trades work.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains HVAC, PBX and intercom systems.
• Coordinates work being done by contractors.
• Establishes appropriate safety practices.
• Maintains schedules, work records and timecards.
• Performs related tasks as required.

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building maintenance and repair.
• Thorough knowledge of hazards and safety precautions associated with type of work assigned.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable codes, pertinent inspection, and safety requirements.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools of the trade and the ability to work from sketches, blueprints, and drawings.
• Ability to recognize and diagnose problems; make time and materials estimates and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others and maintain records. Must be able to offer positive and/or negative feedback as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by technical school course work.
• Extensive experience in building and grounds maintenance including HVAC and electrical repair and maintenance experience.
• Possession of a refrigerant license required, or ability to obtain one within six (6) months from date of employment.
• Valid MD driver’s license required.

• Medium work requiring the exertion of 50+ pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some heavy work.
• Work requires climbing, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, bending, squatting, stooping, crawling, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Must be able to work outdoors under various environmental conditions, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.
• Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

• Full-time position.
• Mon – Fri, 6:00am – 2:30pm
• Able to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business need requires.

• Occasional local travel may be required.

Interested candidates should apply by completing the employment application (see link below) and submitting a resume, cover letter, and 3 references (2 professional) to:

Shahad Alkubaisi
Human Resources Associate
alkubaisis@rpcs.org

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time with or without notice.

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Roland Park Country School, a K-12, independent girls’ school, is seeking a full-time one year 5^th grade homeroom teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. Primary responsibilities include planning and implementing the core subjects of math, reading, writing and social studies. Our practices at RPCS include the Responsive Classroom approach and the Investigations math program, and experience with either is desirable. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team member, possess strong written and oral communication skills, and demonstrate flexibility and creativity. RPCS has a strong commitment to culturally responsive teaching and to understanding and supporting diverse attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. Teachers engage students in learning through a variety of teaching methodologies and innovative, relevant classroom experiences. Candidates should have 3-5 years of teaching experience at the elementary level. A bachelor’s degree is required, and master’s degree is preferred. Interested candidates should apply by completing the employment application and submitting a resume and cover letter via the link below. Send direct inquiries to the Director of Teaching and Learning, Sara Rollfinke:  rollfinkes@rpcs.org.

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• Build a strong classroom community with positive communication skills.
• Create an engaging, student-centered environment where there is provision for individual, small and large group work inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophy.
• Prepare and maintain a clean and orderly environment - areas are complete, well maintained, accessible and supporting children's interests.
• Provide an attractive learning environment with thoughtful displays of art and student work.
• Record observations on student inquiry daily.
• Generate bi-weekly lesson plans that focus on students’ interests.
• Plan daily developmentally appropriate work for students using various materials.
• Assure compliance with all relevant state and governmental rules and regulations.

• Maintain regular communication with colleagues.
• Collaborate with teaching team to develop project work arising out of thoughtful reflection on student interest and work.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations for students encompassing respect, collaboration, participation, community-building and problem-solving.
• Work with students in a democratic fashion modeling good citizenship, critical and creative thinking and responsibility as a member of the RPCS community.
• Provide opportunities for individual and small group investigation and skill-building.  
• Foster equitable participation in lessons and conversation supporting language development.
• Provide a culturally relevant, literacy-rich learning environment with a variety of print materials appealing to diverse levels, learning styles and interests.
• Stay abreast of current research based on early childhood educational, state guidelines, and best practices and Reggio Emelia inspired philosophy.
• Provide ample opportunities for students to connect with new vocabulary and experience in multi-sensory ways based on prior experience and applying to real life context.
• Integrate the outdoors, arts integration, cultural and current events using community resources when possible, into instruction.

• Build an open and trusting relationship with staff, children and families.
• Increase cultural competence to work effectively with families of all backgrounds.
• Send daily/weekly communication to each family regarding their child’s personalized work, document for monthly communication with Director.
• Promptly communicate student concerns to Director and parents/guardians in a private, respectable manner
• Be sensitive to multiple household families.
• Respond to e-mails within 24 hours – weekends and holidays excluded. Copy Director on concerning e-mails.
• Address concerns through a direct conversation, free of emotion or judgement, ask questions. Ask for help when needed.
• Participate in regular evaluation process; observations, feedback conferences, self-evaluation, and goal setting to refine practice.

• Actively participate in level meetings.
• Seek resources and ask for help for those requirements or areas of curriculum that are not your strength.
• Stay abreast of current industry research and implement Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.

• Must have exemplary interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to cultivate positive relationships with families, colleagues, and students.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and play.
• Possess outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. Pays great attention to details.
• Excellent computer skills, including use of iPads; proficiency in MS Office (Outlook and Word) is strongly desired.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality, have good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to comply with background checks, including fingerprints, as required by the licensing agency and/or state regulations.
• Willingness to work some extended hours, night and weekends, as needed.         

• High school diploma/GED with minimum of 2 years’ experience required. An associate's or bachelor’s degree (with transcripts) in Early Childcare Education (ECE), strongly desired.
• Must possess or be in the process of completing 90-hour certification, 45 hours of which must be in Infant/Toddler.
• The candidate must also possess 45 hours of Child Development and 9 hours of Communication.
• Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia philosophy is a plus.
• Must possess CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to immediately obtain upon hire.

• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs in a school building.
• Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Requires ability to turn, sit, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crawl, stoop, push, pull, walk around campus, and stand for prolonged periods.
• Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and regularly work indoors or outdoors.

• Build a strong classroom community with positive communication skills.
• Create an engaging, student-centered environment where there is provision for individual, small and large group work inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophy.
• Prepare and maintain a clean and orderly environment - areas are complete, well maintained, accessible and supporting children's interests.
• Provide an attractive learning environment with thoughtful displays of art and student work.
• Record observations on student inquiry daily.
• Generate bi-weekly lesson plans that focus on students’ interests.
• Plan daily developmentally appropriate work for students using various materials.
• Assure compliance with all relevant state and governmental rules and regulations.

• Maintain regular communication with colleagues.
• Collaborate with teaching team to develop project work arising out of thoughtful reflection on student interest and work.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations for students encompassing respect, collaboration, participation, community-building and problem-solving.
• Work with students in a democratic fashion modeling good citizenship, critical and creative thinking and responsibility as a member of the RPCS community.
• Provide opportunities for individual and small group investigation and skill-building.  
• Foster equitable participation in lessons and conversation supporting language development.
• Provide a culturally relevant, literacy-rich learning environment with a variety of print materials appealing to diverse levels, learning styles and interests.
• Stay abreast of current research based on early childhood educational, state guidelines, and best practices and Reggio Emelia inspired philosophy.
• Provide ample opportunities for students to connect with new vocabulary and experience in multi-sensory ways based on prior experience and applying to real life context.
• Integrate the outdoors, arts integration, cultural and current events using community resources when possible, into instruction.

• Build an open and trusting relationship with staff, children and families.
• Increase cultural competence to work effectively with families of all backgrounds.
• Send daily/weekly communication to each family regarding their child’s personalized work, document for monthly communication with Director.
• Promptly communicate student concerns to Director and parents/guardians in a private, respectable manner
• Be sensitive to multiple household families.
• Respond to e-mails within 24 hours – weekends and holidays excluded. Copy Director on concerning e-mails.
• Address concerns through a direct conversation, free of emotion or judgement, ask questions. Ask for help when needed.
• Participate in regular evaluation process; observations, feedback conferences, self-evaluation, and goal setting to refine practice.

• Actively participate in level meetings.
• Seek resources and ask for help for those requirements or areas of curriculum that are not your strength.
• Stay abreast of current industry research and implement Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.

• Must have exemplary interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to cultivate positive relationships with families, colleagues, and students.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and play.
• Possess outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. Pays great attention to details.
• Excellent computer skills, including use of iPads; proficiency in MS Office (Outlook and Word) is strongly desired.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality, have good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to comply with background checks, including fingerprints, as required by the licensing agency and/or state regulations.
• Willingness to work some extended hours, night and weekends, as needed.         

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree with minimum of 2 years’ experience required. Credit hours in Early Childcare Education (ECE), strongly desired.
• Must possess or be in the process of completing 90-hour certification, 45 hours of which must be in Infant/Toddler.
• The candidate must also possess 45 hours of Child Development and 9 hours of Communication.
• Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia philosophy is strongly desired.
• Must possess CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to immediately obtain upon hire.

• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs in a school building.
• Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Requires ability to turn, sit, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crawl, stoop, push, pull, walk around campus, and stand for prolonged periods.
• Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and regularly work indoors or outdoors.

• Some local travel may be required from time-to-time.

• Teach PE to students, cross-divisionally K - 12th grade
• Collaborate with department colleagues in PE and Athletics
• Serve as academic advisor and/or advisor to student extracurricular activities
• Participate in co-curricular events, programs and activities
• Coach two seasons in the Middle or Upper School

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physical education or related field
• At least 2 years of teaching experience
• Knowledge of current best practices
• Experience developing and/or teaching a health and wellness curriculum
• A commitment to culturally competent teaching
• Familiarity with giving and receiving feedback for professional growth
• Growth mindset, flexibility, and openness to collaboration and experimentation

• Graduate degree
• Commitment to developing student athletes through coaching and mentoring
• Experience as a collegiate athlete
• Experience creating differentiated learning opportunities to optimize student outcomes

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
RPCS is an equal opportunity employer. The School is committed to equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and decisions including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, and disciplinary action. RPCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, a medical condition resulting from pregnancy or childbirth, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law (“Protected Categories”).

How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by completing the employment application and submitting a resume, cover letter, and references addressed to Sara Rollfinke, Director of Teaching and Learning at rollfinkes@rpcs.org.

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Roland Park Country School is seeking experienced candidates interested in future opportunities as an Extended Day teacher for our Lower School program. Teachers supervise students ages 5 to 12, to ensure safety and well-being from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.  Our program includes activities such as; arts and crafts, playground time, indoor games, homework help, and snack time. An ideal candidate would:

• Carry out daily planned activities
• Communicate with parents when necessary
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Extended Day Program
• Display developed problem solving, communication skills, conflict resolution, and organization skills

Interested candidates should apply by completing the employment application and submitting a resume and cover letter. 

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Roland Park Country School, an independent K-12 girls’ school with a co-ed preschool, is looking for energetic and motivated substitute teachers to work with students of all levels. The strongest candidates for substitute teacher jobs have a bachelor’s degree and enjoy working with children. They are flexible and have experience working in education. Prior teaching experience is ideal, but we welcome those with informal experience such as tutoring or childcare as well. Responsibilities include following the absent teacher’s lesson plan and/or creating a lesson plan, assigning classwork and homework as indicated by the teacher and maintaining a well-managed classroom. RPCS offers lots of opportunities and you can indicate a priority for age level and subject if you wish. Candidates will need to undergo a background check and fingerprinting. This cost is covered by the school.

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Roland Park Country School is seeking mature, creative, and caring substitutes for its Little Reds Early Childhood Program. Little Reds serves children 6 weeks through 5 years old and is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm. Qualified candidates must be a high school graduate. Experience with infant and toddler children is necessary.  Candidates with the 90 Hour Child Care Certification are preferred. This is a part time/hourly position. This is a Non-Academic/Staff position.

Interested candidates should apply by completing the employment application and submitting a resume and cover letter. 

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