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.
Employment Forms
The following forms must be submitted before a candidate is interviewed for a potential position.
- Merion Mercy Academy Teaching Faculty Application
- Merion Mercy Academy Non-Teaching Faculty Application
- 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
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
Merion Mercy Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Postings
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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Administrative Assistant for Counseling and Summer Programs Departments
Merion Mercy is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to the Counseling Department (four counselors) and to the Director of Summer Programs. The Administrative Assistant manages and coordinates all administrative functions of the Counseling Department and supports the coordination and planning for MMA’s Summer Programs. Strong applicants will have excellent interpersonal skills, experience in educational settings, and the ability to manage details effectively in an organized, efficient, and accurate manner for multiple departments. Qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to: Theresa Yerger, College Counselor and Counseling Department Chair, at tyerger@merion-mercy.com.
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Part-time Campus Minister (20-30 hrs. negotiable)
The Campus Minister is a member of a two-person team that collaboratively leads and develops the Campus Ministry program at Merion Mercy Academy. Reporting to the Director of Campus Ministry, the Campus Minister provides a pastoral presence within the school community, encourages the spiritual development of all, collaborates with the Director of Campus Ministry and the student Ministry Team in the development of various aspects of the program, and assumes responsibility for particular activities within the program. Qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to: Sister Anna Saltzman, Director of Campus Ministry, at asaltzman@merion-mercy.com.
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Coaches
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.