Employment Opportunities

• 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.

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 to Lisa Teeling, Lower School Head, at teelingl@rpcs.org and Shahad Alkubaisi, Human Resources Associate at alkubaisis@rpcs.org.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Roland Park Country School is seeking a full-time Lower School Counselor/Wellness Teacher. The Lower School Counselor/Wellness Teacher provides short-term, individual and/or group counseling to students in grades K-5. Roland Park’s school-counseling program provides emotional, social, and behavioral support for all students. The program is designed to help students develop skills in such areas as values clarification, character education, emotional resiliency, stress management, building healthy relationships, decision-making, self-awareness, and communication. 

The Lower School Counselor/Wellness Teacher is responsible for supporting the social and emotional needs of students in grades K-5, managing crisis situations, and establishing and developing a curriculum to teach wellness to students in K-5. The Lower School Counselor/Wellness Teacher will work in collaboration and partnership with the Director of Counseling.  The Lower School Counselor/Wellness Teacher must be able to work independently and as part of a highly motivated team.

This is a 10-month, 40 hour a week position, with an effective start date of August 15, 2023. The Lower School Counselor/Wellness Teacher reports directly to the Director of Counseling. Additionally, this position performs under the general direction of the Lower School Head. 

• Provide individual and group counseling services on an as needed, short-term basis and make recommendations for outside mental health and therapeutic support if needed
• Create and teach curriculum that is developmentally and age appropriate in grades K-5 wellness classes
• Identify students in need, assess their level of need, refer to appropriate services, and follow up to monitor student’s response to interventions
• Provide crisis assessment and management for lower school students and collaborate with community mental health providers
• Conduct small group and large group presentations, and other educational programming for students, faculty, and parents/guardians
• Understand child mandated reporting laws and report to child protective services concerns of child abuse and neglect
• Consult and collaborate with parents, guardians, and outside treatment providers
• Meet regularly with the Lower School leadership team to carry out the institutional goals for supporting wellness, socio-emotional learning, and mental health.
• Work with teachers and administrators to address concerns about the social and emotional welfare of students.
• Participate and attend lower school team meetings and grade level meetings.
• Meet with other divisional counselors to collaborate on and assist in strategizing student needs and programming.
• Develop, facilitate, and collaborate with Director of Counseling on social/emotional prevention education
• Facilitate peer education program in the Lower School which trains upper school students to teach wellness classes to students in upper, middle, and lower schools
• Collaborate with school teams including learning specialists, grade level deans, DEI specialists, school administrators, and Head of School.
• Serve on divisional and campus wide committees as needed.

• Strong intercultural competencies with demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a dedication to a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to work collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, lead initiative and be proactive.

• Holds, at minimum, a master’s degree in school counseling or a related field.
• Meets Maryland state certification and/or licensure standards in school counseling or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience working with children and families.
• Teaching experience required.

• 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.
• Must be able to move around and access all parts of the campus upon request, which includes gym, turf, fields, dining hall, etc.
• Occasionally ascend and descend stairs in emergency cases.

• Desired start date is Aug 15, 2023
• Ten-month, full-time, exempt position.
• The Lower School Counselor/Wellness Teacher is expected to perform their job duties on campus, unless otherwise permitted by the Head of School.

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.

• Teach STEM courses with a concentration on engineering design. 
• Collaborate with STEM colleagues to develop and teach project-based curriculum.
• Support students on projects and tools in the Innovation Lab.
• Serve as an academic advisor and/or advisor to student extracurricular activities. 

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology in content delivery/skill development.
• Experience with inquiry-based learning and modeling instructional pedagogies.
• A commitment to culturally competent teaching.
• Growth mindset, flexibility, and openness to collaboration and feedback.
• Passion for STEM education.

• Graduate degree in a STEM field.
• Preferred 3 or more demonstrated years of excellence in teaching. 
• Computer programming or robotics experience.
• Familiarity with the challenges women and people of color face in STEM.
• A strong desire to help educate courageous scholars. 

• Teach three sections within our core program ranging from Algebra I through Precalculus
• Host Math Workshop and regular office hours
• Collaborate with Mathematics Department colleagues 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Passion for mathematics education
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology in content delivery/skill development
• Experience with inquiry-based learning pedagogies that put students at the center of their learning
• Familiarity with giving and receiving feedback for professional growth
• Growth mindset, flexibility, and openness to collaboration and experimentation

• Counsel and support a diverse group of approximately 30 students and families per graduating class beginning late sophomore year. This includes academic planning, college list building, understanding and articulating selectivity, standardized test advising, essay and application review, interview preparation, financial aid counseling.
• Write compelling, individualized, and comprehensive school letters of recommendation.
• Communicate regularly with 11th and 12th graders and their families.
• Plan and teach weekly College Counseling and Wellness classes for juniors and seniors.
• Schedule and host college representatives to learn about their schools and advocate for our School and students.
• Work as a team to develop thoughtful, effective college counseling strategies and robust and innovative programming for students and their families.
• Travel on behalf of Roland Park Country School to learn about colleges and cultivate relationships with college counselors and admission professionals.
• Maintain electronic databases and update student information in Scoir throughout the year, including standardized test scores, transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.
• Model and build a culture of belonging and wellness. 

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, advanced degree preferred.
• Experience working with a diverse community and demonstrated mindset of equity and inclusion. Awareness of one’s own identity and biases.
• Three or more years in either selective college admissions and/or college counseling.
• Exceptional skills in listening, counseling, written communication, public speaking, and technology.
• Broad and current understanding of higher education and financial aid.
• Understanding of the positives of an all-girls’ environment and wellness culture.
• Growth mindset, flexibility, and openness to collaboration and experimentation.
• Interest in participating in the wider Roland Park Country School community. 

• Expertise in administering standardized testing including PSAT and Advanced Placement Exams. 
• Proficiency in Scoir, Google Suite, and other relevant technology and platforms.
• History of participation in professional organizations and associations. 

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.

Interested candidates should apply by completing the employment application and submitting a resume and cover letter to Shahad Alkubaisi, Human Resources Associate at alkubaisis@rpcs.org and Lisa Teeling, Head of Lower School at teelingl@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.

• Designs, specifies, configures, installs and maintains local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) hardware, software, and telecommunications services such as operating systems, software applications, personal computers, printers, servers, hubs, routers, switches, modems, cabling and internet services; specifically Cisco and Meraki network hardware, routers, switches and wireless access points.
• Install, deploy, configure, upgrade, maintain and troubleshoot server and workstation software applications including: Apple MacBook and iPad Apps, Websites, Calendars, Google Apps and Gmail, Proxy Internet Security, Network Security Camera System, Virtual, VPN and Remote Access, Wireless management, SSL, Blackbaud Suites of software.
• Extensive experience managing Wireless Access systems to include: Cisco WAP’s and Cisco Meraki.
• Manage Active Directory, user accounts, profiles, email accounts, file and directory access.
• Perform and manages Windows server administration functions and tasks including: DNS, DHCP, WINS, ISA, IIS, Printing, Group Policy, Enterprise Domains, Directory Security, Shares/Permissions, User migrations and remote access.
• Manage, install, configure, maintain and support system-wide wireless server software, signal and coverage analysis, Access point devices and wireless clients (BYOD systems).
• Provides additional level support for faculty, staff, students and administrators for remote and mobile users through Virtual, VPN and remote desktop.
• Installs, tests and upgrades software on servers used for email, web applications, file storage, printing, authentication, security, remote connectivity, and administrative applications.
• Recommends policies and procedures to the Director of Operations and outsourced vendor partner related to network hardware and software acquisition, use, support, security and backup.
• Creates desktop and laptop computer images and cloning in order to maintain an efficient method for desktop and laptop installation.
• Works closely with the RPCS Helpdesk team on repairs to faculty and student laptops.
• Performs repairs on desktops, laptops and peripherals as necessary according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Resolves requests for services from network users regarding their access to network resources and the operation of various software programs.
• Recommends and communicates standards for use of technology resources to the Director of Operations regarding network operations, data, personal computers, laptops and security.
• Researches, evaluates and recommends new technologies to the Director of Operations and Technology Steering Committee that is of benefit to the RPCS community.
• Recommends network backup and disaster recovery procedures to the Director of Operations. Ensures that backup and disaster recovery procedures are performed according to the schedule provided.
• Collects, analyzes and monitors network utilization statistics for use in establishing optimal settings for network performance.
• Performs network troubleshooting to isolate, diagnose and repair common network problems.
• Maintains primary relationship with vendors for Line of Business and Mission Critical Applications for Faculty and Staff
• Maintains an inventory of all network hardware, software licenses and peripherals to include domains and SSO certificates.
• Works with Helpdesk Staff to maintain detailed inventory list of all RPCS-owned on-site devices (hardware) for staff and students.
• Ensures that the network is virus free by managing, configuring and supporting firewalls and other network security systems.
• Co-manages the technology department budget with the Director of Operations.
• Maintains a schedule of contracts in place and updates a projection for major purchasing needs.
• Participates on Technology Steering Committee.
• Collaborate with all departments within RPCS on projects and systems to provide technical oversight.
• Provides technical support after normal business hours as needed to ensure the RPCS networks are operating 24/7.
• Other duties as assigned.