Grade 5 Teacher

St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a full-time Grade 5 Teacher for the  school year. Successful applicants must be willing to work collaboratively to build a supportive learning environment with their students and be comfortable using student-centered instructional practices leading to deeper learning. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and proactive individual looking to form impactful relationships with students, communicate with families, and collaborate with faculty and staff.

The person hired for this job must be willing to become a full part of the Bay View community and engage in extracurricular activities. They should have a deep commitment to the student experience and wellness. Candidates must be committed to an all-girls education and Mercy values.

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Mercy Catholic school located in Riverside, Rhode Island, serving a diverse population of girls from Pre‑K through Grade 12. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Education, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment. For more than 150 years, Bay View has empowered each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith‑filled young woman.

• Plan and deliver instruction in core subject areas;
• Create a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment;
• Assess student learning and communicate progress with families;
• Integrate Mercy Catholic values and teachings into daily instruction;
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and school leadership; and
• Participate in school events, professional development, and additional extracurricular activities.

• BA/BS degree in education or related field, Master’s degree preferred;
• Valid teaching certification;
• Knowledge and experience teaching a rigorous history curriculum;
• High energy level, creative and forward‑thinking;
• Strong work ethic and a caring temperament;
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; and
• A sense of humor, warmth, and a love of working with girls and their families.

St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, group retirement plan, and tuition remission for daughters and granddaughters, as well as paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday leave.

Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Teaching Application.” Kindly submit application, cover letter, and resume via email to: employment, or mail to:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn:
Karen Barbosa, Associate Head of School for Student Experience, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, or other legally protected status.