Careers
St. Mary's is a destination school for teachers, where members of our faculty and staff work in close collaboration with one another in a highly collegial atmosphere.
As a community, we embrace professional development and use it as a tool to support a vibrant growth mindset. St. Mary's offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health insurance, a matching 403(b) plan, tuition remission, and more.
Current Opportunities
After3 Counselor
St. Mary’s Episcopal School is seeking part-time After3 counselors for the 2021-2022 school year. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety and well-being of the girls in the program, supervising and engaging with students, facilitating snack, creating and implementing activities, guiding and supporting the girls in their development of interpersonal skills, and maintaining positive relationships with all members of the St. Mary’s community. The successful candidate will be a minimum of 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent and have the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with children is preferred but not required. Currently, we have one opening for a Monday - Friday position and two openings for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday positions. The availability needed to work in the After3 program are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 2:45 - 6:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Compensation starts at $12 per hour and will increase based on experience.
Interested candidates should send a staff application and resume to Raquel Capocaccia, Director of Auxiliary Programs.
Director of Belonging
St. Mary’s Episcopal School seeks a full-time Director of Belonging beginning Summer 2021.
Reporting to the Head of School and serving with senior administrators, the Director of Belonging will partner in school-wide efforts to support our work in diversity, equity, and inclusion for all members of our community.
A dynamic leader, skilled communicator, and collaborative manager and colleague, the successful candidate will have a strong affinity for St. Mary’s mission and values and will be eager to join a team that is committed to furthering belonging initiatives at the School.
The successful candidate will possess both skills and experience in the following areas:
- A master’s degree is preferred, along with a minimum of three years of school administrative experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Participation in in-depth training in diversity, equity, inclusion, and multicultural practices at nationally recognized seminars and workshops.
- Strategic thinking skills with a record of accomplishment in the implementation of programs in diversity, equity, and inclusion in school settings.
- Experience with strategically collecting and utilizing data to set goals
- Strong organizational skills to collaborate successfully with academic and non-academic departments.
- Exceptional public speaking and writing skills.
- Ability to work collegially with multiple constituencies.
- Capacity to enjoy working with faculty and young people in a school environment.
Specific Responsibilities:
Leadership:
- Serve on the Belonging Task Force of the school’s Board of Trustees.
- Create and Chair the Belonging faculty and staff committee.
- Lead the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs that sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community.
- Lead the school in the implementation of recommendations from the school’s recent Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan.
- Hold the school accountable towards reaching stated DEI goals.
- Assist in recruiting, hiring, mentoring, evaluating, and retaining faculty who reflect and/or support a diverse and inclusive school community.
Teaching & Learning:
- In collaboration with each of the School’s Division Heads:
- facilitate faculty participation in professional development training related to DEI, as well as inclusive practices, curriculum development, and co-curricular practices.
- ensure curricular goals of inclusivity and cultural awareness
- Serve as a general resource to the community for matters of diversity, equity, inclusion, and multicultural practices.
- Teach school elective courses as needed.
- Support student leadership K-12.
Community:
- In conjunction with the School Chaplain, oversee affinity and ally groups for students, parents, faculty, and staff.
- Coordinate events that highlight and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Collaborate with the Admissions, Philanthropy, and Business Offices to further increase and support student diversity and access to all aspects of school life.
- Expand the involvement of parents from underrepresented groups.
- Partner with the Philanthropy Office to extend outreach to graduates from underrepresented groups.
- Serve as a resource to the school counselors regarding cross-cultural issues that emerge in their practices.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active; it requires standing and walking, including stairs.
The School:
St. Mary's Episcopal School in Memphis, Tennessee, is an independent college-preparatory school for girls two-years-old through grade 12. St. Mary's equips each girl to be collaborative, creative, and courageous so that she will seize the opportunities in the changing world and thrive in her generation. St. Mary's is committed to academic excellence, offering a classic liberal arts curriculum in conjunction with strong science and math programs. Students also enjoy a thriving performing and fine arts program, work with the latest technology, and participate in a multitude of extracurricular activities and community service opportunities. Founded in 1847, the school now employs over 200 faculty and staff members who serve 830 girls from 36 zip codes with a 31% ethnic and racial diversity.
St. Mary's is a destination school for educators, where members of our faculty and staff work in close collaboration with one another in a highly collegial atmosphere. As a community, we embrace professional development and use it as a tool to support a vibrant growth mindset. St. Mary's offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health insurance, a matching 403(b) plan, tuition remission, and more.
St. Mary’s does not discriminate in its hiring on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political opinion, marital status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable state and federal law.
Learn more about our Episcopal Identity, DEI Statement, Strategic Plan, College Profile, and view our magazines.
To apply:
- Download and complete an application.
- You may email your application to Emily Byrd at ebyrd@stmarysschool.org or by mail to the following address:
Employment at St. Mary’s Episcopal School is contingent upon successful completion of a background, fingerprint, and reference check.
Head Chaplain
St. Mary’s Episcopal School seeks a full-time chaplain.
Our Mission: The mission of St. Mary's Episcopal School is to provide a superior educational experience for girls which will encourage and enable each student to reach her individual potential.
Job Summary: The head chaplain plays the lead role in defining, preserving, and promoting the School’s Episcopal identity to all constituencies. The head chaplain is a community builder and works across divisions and departments coordinating the Chapel programs and religious education. The chaplain also serves in the Upper School. This includes overseeing MOSAIC (student affinity groups) and teaching certain classes. In addition, the head chaplain provides pastoral care to the full breadth and diversity of students, families, and employees. This is a senior leadership position who serves as a resource and standard bearer for Episcopal Identity. The head chaplain reports directly to the head of school.
This is a full-time, exempt, year-round, administrator position that comes with a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance, CPG pension program, 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer match, tuition remission for up to one admissions-eligible daughter, and professional development opportunities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Chapel and Religious Education Program
- With the assistant chaplains, oversee and facilitate a meaningful, inclusive and age-appropriate 2 years old-12 chapel program.
- Plan, facilitate and lead Upper and Middle School weekly chapel.
- Oversee, support, and be involved as needed in the chapel program for all four divisions.
- Plan (with the chaplain team) all-school worship events throughout the year.
- Provide (with the chaplain team) worship opportunities to the school community, including employees and families.
- Collaborate with the Belonging Group on the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the St. Mary’s community.
Pastoral Care
- Promote and encourage the spiritual well-being of the community.
- Work with chaplains, the director of belonging, and division heads on building community and a sense of belonging for families.
- Minister to the needs of students, employees, and families as opportunities present themselves.
- Maintain a visible presence in the all-school community.
- Coordinate care of students with the assistant chaplains and support teams, with a particular focus on the Upper and Middle Schools.
- Be a resource to assistant chaplains regarding pastoral care issues.
- Promote chaplains’ personal and professional growth and development.
Administration
- Serve in a strategic capacity on the Administrative Team.
- Serve as chair of the Belonging Group helping to further the School’s Strategic Plan and Belonging initiatives.
- Serve on the Board of Trustees Belonging Task Force.
- Recruit, orient, support, evaluate, and supervise the chaplaincy team.
- Support the Admissions and Philanthropy Offices in maintaining a clear and accurate understanding of the Episcopal identity in service of the mission of the school.
- Work with the executive assistant to the head of school and the associate head in creating and implementing new employee orientation each fall.
- Maintain and nurture the cordial relationship between the school and the Church of the Holy Communion.
- Maintain an active presence in the National Association of Episcopal Schools.
- Oversee the annual Chaplaincy budget.
Education
- Oversee religion curriculum and supervise religion department, 2 year-olds through 12th grade.
- Share in the teaching of religion courses.
- Create opportunities for parent education concerning spiritual development and life issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
- M.Div. or equivalent.
- Experience working in an Episcopal school (five years preferred).
- Cultural competence and ability to work with students, families, colleagues of diverse backgrounds, and identities.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion for all people.
- Digital literacy; intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Docs/Sheets, and other web-based applications; database and videoconferencing experience, as appropriate to job duties; flexibility and willingness to learn and adapt as digital tools evolve.
- Knowledge of current best practices in school chaplaincy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, sensitivity in dealing with difficult situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information in compliance with ordination vows, the law, and best practices.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well on teams.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit at computer and keyboard for moderate periods.
- Mobility sufficient to move about the campus, to include climbing stairs.
- Sight and hearing adequate to perform the duties of the job and ability to communicate clearly.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
COMPENSATION: Competitive salary and benefits
The School
St. Mary's Episcopal School in Memphis, Tennessee, is an independent college-preparatory school for girls two-years-old through grade 12. St. Mary's equips each girl to be collaborative, creative, and courageous so that she will seize the opportunities in the changing world and thrive in her generation. St. Mary's is committed to academic excellence, offering a classic liberal arts curriculum in conjunction with strong science and math programs. Students also enjoy a thriving performing and fine arts program, work with the latest technology, and participate in a multitude of extracurricular activities and community service opportunities. Founded in 1847, the school now employs over 170 faculty and staff members who serve 825 girls from 36 zip codes with a 31% ethnic and racial diversity.
St. Mary's is a destination school for educators, where members of our faculty and staff work in close collaboration with one another in a highly collegial atmosphere. As a community, we embrace professional development and use it as a tool to support a vibrant growth mindset. St. Mary's offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health insurance, a matching 403(b) plan, tuition remission, and more.
Click to view our Episcopal Identity, DEI Statement, Strategic Plan, College Profile, and magazines.
To apply:
- Download and complete an application.
- Email your application to Emily Byrd at ebyrd@stmarysschool.org or send by mail to the following address:
St. Mary’s does not discriminate in its hiring on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political opinion, marital status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable state and federal law.
Athletics and Communications Coordinator
St. Mary’s Episcopal School seeks a full-time Athletics and Communication Coordinator beginning October 2021. The position reports to the Communications Director and Athletic Director and splits their time between the two departments.
The ideal candidate is a creative communicator who is quick to learn new technology. The coordinator should be a team player and have the ability to work independently. The job requires juggling numerous projects and deadlines at once. The coordinator should have a good eye for detail and comfort using photography and video.
The coordinator also provides administrative support to the athletic director and coaching staff, and will act as a liaison to the faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, and the greater St. Mary’s community. This role requires coordination between the coaches and the school’s faculty and staff, parents, and students. The coordinator will complete time-sensitive documents, maintain confidential information, and keep records for future use.
It is imperative that the coordinator understands the importance of providing a positive first impression and demonstrating a strong commitment to excellent customer service.
Specific Responsibilities
Social Media
- Along with the Communication Director, coordinate and execute the school’s social media strategies that enhance the School’s image and fosters the school’s vision and mission
- Build relationships with school faculty and staff to solicit story ideas and content specifically from the Middle and Upper Schools
- Document school events by photo and video
- Respond promptly to inquiries through social media
- Monitor the effectiveness of the social media strategy
- Research and identify best practices
Communication Support
- Identify, cultivate, and create high-quality content for sharing in the school’s communication channels including email, website, magazine, and others
- Coordinate with freelance photographers and videographers to tell stories visually for uses beyond social media
- Mentor and support student ambassadors and student council members in developing social media content
Athletic Communication
- Assist the athletic director with maintaining the athletic department’s pages on the school website including, posting team rosters, revising schedules, posting ticket prices, etc.
- Attend key sporting events and practices to gather content for the school’s social media
- Monitor local sports coverage and identify opportunities to pitch athletic-related stories to local reporters
Athletic Coordination
- Assist the coaching staff with coordinating road trips including, transportation, hotel reservations, meals, etc.
- Assist the coaching staff with the allocation of uniforms and equipment before the season, and the inventory of same at the conclusion of each season
- Coordinate with our faculty and staff “early dismissals” for students needing to leave school early to attend athletic events
- Assist the athletic department and coaching staff, with major events such as the athletic awards programs, preseason media days, senior night games, and Gobble Shop sales.
- Assist the athletic director and coaching staff with reporting event scores
Preferred Skills
- Experience working in an athletic or communication department setting or a high-demand office environment
- Familiarity with the language of sports
- Fluency in social media and an interest in new technologies
- Familiarity with Photoshop, Canva, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, website content management systems, etc.
- Solid interpersonal, organizational, writing, and editing skills
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active; it requires standing and walking, including stairs.
The School
St. Mary's Episcopal School in Memphis, Tennessee, is an independent college-preparatory school for girls two-years-old through grade 12. St. Mary's equips each girl to be collaborative, creative, and courageous so that she will seize the opportunities in the changing world and thrive in her generation. St. Mary's is committed to academic excellence, offering a classic liberal arts curriculum in conjunction with strong science and math programs. Students also enjoy a thriving performing and fine arts program, work with the latest technology, and participate in a multitude of extracurricular activities and community service opportunities. Founded in 1847, the school now employs over 200 faculty and staff members who serve 830 girls from 36 zip codes with a 31% ethnic and racial diversity.
St. Mary's is a destination school for educators, where members of our faculty and staff work in close collaboration with one another in a highly collegial atmosphere. As a community, we embrace professional development and use it as a tool to support a vibrant growth mindset. St. Mary's offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health insurance, a matching 403(b) plan, tuition remission, and more.
St. Mary’s does not discriminate in its hiring on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political opinion, marital status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable state and federal law.
Click to view our Episcopal Identity, DEI Statement, Strategic Plan, College Profile, and magazines.
To apply:
- Download and complete an application.
- You may email your application to Tracey Black at tblack@stmarysschool.org or by mail to the following address:
Employment at St. Mary’s Episcopal School is contingent upon successful completion of a background, fingerprint, and reference check.
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