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.
Interview Process
- Submit Merion Mercy Academy Application: cover letter and resume
- 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 a 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
- TB test certification
Merion Mercy Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Postings
School Counselor
Merion Mercy Academy has an opening for a school counselor. The school counselor supports student wellness and access to academic and personal success through communication, collaboration, and guidance. Essential responsibilities include providing social/emotional, personal, and academic counseling for a caseload of approximately 230 students in grades 9-12.
Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills, facility with technology, and possess a professional, collaborative, team-oriented style with empathy, flexibility, and patience. Commitment to the traditions and philosophy of a Catholic educational community and a style consistent with the Mercy core values are important.
Master’s Degree in education or school counseling and Pennsylvania certification in secondary counseling are required. Experience as a high school counselor is required. Interested candidates should send a letter of intent and resume to Mrs. Valerie Prucnal, Interim Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs, at vprucnal@merion-mercy.com by Friday, August 9, 2019.
Director of Development
Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Director of Development will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors to advance the mission of MMA from all constituencies including the Board of Trustees, committee members, faculty and staff, alumnae, current parents, alumnae parents, foundations, corporations and other members of the community at large. The Director’s focus will be on building a culture of philanthropy throughout the School community while overseeing the Office of Development. The incoming Director will be tasked with strengthening the operational infrastructure within the Office of Development in order to meet MMA’s institutional goals and support the strategic plan. Serving as the chief architect and strategist for all development efforts the Director will oversee annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, foundation relations, stewardship, capital initiatives and alumnae relations. The Director serves as a member of the Administrative Council and works closely with its members, as well as with all school constituencies.
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Coaches
Merion Mercy Academy is looking for a JV Soccer Coach. Experience with coaching girls high school teams is preferred. Anyone interested in this position, should send a résumé to Athletic Director Barbara Clarke at bclarke@merion-mercy.com or mail to the school to the attention of Ms. Clarke.
Merion Mercy Academy is looking for a JV Field Hockey Coach. Experience with coaching girls high school teams is preferred. Anyone interested in this position, should send a résumé to Athletic Director Barbara Clarke at bclarke@merion-mercy.com or mail to the school to the attention of Ms. Clarke.
Merion Mercy Academy is looking for a JV Volleyball Coach. Experience with coaching girls high school teams is preferred. Anyone interested in this position, should send a résumé to Athletic Director Barbara Clarke at bclarke@merion-mercy.com or mail to the school to the attention of Ms. Clarke.
Merion Mercy Academy is looking for an Assistant Tennis Coach. Anyone interested in this position, should send a résumé to Athletic Director Barbara Clarke at bclarke@merion-mercy.com or mail to the school to the attention of Ms. Clarke.
Merion Mercy Academy is looking for an Assistant Cross Country Coach. Anyone interested in this position, should send a résumé to Athletic Director Barbara Clarke at bclarke@merion-mercy.com or mail to the school to the attention of Ms. Clarke.
Merion Mercy Academy is looking for a Dance Team Coach. Experience with coaching girls high school teams is preferred. Anyone interested in this position, should send a résumé to Athletic Director Barbara Clarke at bclarke@merion-mercy.com or mail to the school to the attention of Ms. Clarke.