Employment Opportunities

Merion Mercy Academy Employment Application Process

Pennsylvania state law and Merion Mercy Academy require that the following items be completed before a candidate is hired. If seeking to work in a school in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a candidate is advised to complete these items expeditiously.

HIRING Process

• Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and statement of educational philosophy along with three professional references
• Teaching Positions:
  • Submit copy of all Bachelor’s and/or Master’s transcripts
  • Submit copy of any and all teaching certificates

Employment Forms

The following forms must be submitted before officially starting the position:

• Pennsylvania Request for Criminal Record Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
• Pennsylvania Fingerprinting Services (Link for the Service Code)
• Arrest/ Conviction Report and Certificate Form
• Virtus: Protecting God’s Children Presentation Certificate
• ACT 126 Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training
• TB test certification
• Report of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of negative test for COVID-19 within one week of starting employment

Merion Mercy Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Merion Mercy Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
 

Job Postings
 

English Teacher, Long Term Sub

Merion Mercy Academy seeks a dynamic and student-centered educator versed in current trends, research, and emerging ideas in education to serve as an English teacher beginning February 2022.

The ideal candidate will inspire students to write well and to read, analyze, and enjoy literature. The candidate will also work collaboratively with colleagues in various curricular areas.  He or she will embrace the school’s Mercy mission to promote a holistic education that is student-centered and encourages both academic and personal excellence.  He or she will be enthusiastic about teaching girls, have a familiarity with instructional technology, and enjoy working within a team setting of shared ideas and constructive feedback in a collaborative manner. The candidates will demonstrate skills in cross-cultural teaching and leadership practices. He or she will contribute to and be committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.  

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Math Teacher

Merion Mercy Academy seeks a dynamic and student-centered educator versed in current trends, research, and emerging ideas in education to serve as a Math teacher beginning January 2022. This position is for the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year.

The ideal candidate will inspire students to learn mathematics and will work collaboratively with colleagues in various curricular areas.  He or she will embrace the school’s Mercy mission to promote a holistic education that is student-centered and encourages both academic and personal excellence.  He or she will be enthusiastic about teaching girls, have a familiarity with instructional technology, and enjoy working within a team setting of shared ideas and constructive feedback in a collaborative manner. The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in cross-cultural teaching and leadership practices, and be dedicated to working in a diverse community. He or she will contribute to and be committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices. 

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Director of Marketing and Communications

Merion Mercy Academy seeks a mission-driven, creative and strategic thinker to develop and manage a broad range of marketing and communications activities related to the strategic direction and positioning of the school as well as ongoing operations.

Reporting directly to the Head of School, and serving as an integral member of the School Leadership Team, the Director of Marketing and Communications should be knowledgeable about best practices and trends in data-driven marketing, brand management and public relations. The ideal candidate must be skilled at developing creative and compelling messaging and possess the ability to engage effectively with all members of the Merion Mercy community. Merion Mercy Academy seeks candidates who demonstrate skills in cross-cultural leadership practices with a commitment to creating a culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

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School Counselor, Part Time

Merion Mercy Academy seeks a part-time school counselor for the 2021-22 school year.

Reporting to the Assistant Head of School for Academics, the school counselor provides a safe, accepting, non-judgmental space for students to discuss personal and academic issues and helps to build a culture of health and wellness at school. The Counselor provides short-term counseling services to students in times of crisis to support their social and emotional health at school and organizes and facilitates small group discussions for students.

In collaboration with an interdisciplinary student support team, the school counselor works to address the social, emotional and academic needs of specific students.  As an advocate for students’ mental health and education needs, the school counselor works to support student access to treatment, and helps to create and maintain an emotionally healthy, productive, and safe school community.

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Coaches

Merion Mercy is seeking coaches for the 2021-2022 school year: Lacrosse and Track. 

For the Fall 2022 season, Merion Mercy is seeking coaches for Field Hockey, Soccer, and Tennis.  

If interested, please send a resume and letter of interest to Shannon Fisher, Director of Athletics, at ad@merion-mercy.com.

Substitute Teachers

If you are interested in a short-term or long-term substitute teaching position at Merion Mercy Academy please contact Kelley Glynn at KGlynn@merion-mercy.com for more information.