Located in Darnestown, MD, Seneca Academy is a preschool through fifth grade International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) World School. In elementary school, our self-contained classes average 10-14 students and some grade levels have an associate teacher to support the lead teachers. Our preschool classes average 12-16 students; all classes have an associate teacher to support the lead teachers.
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Seneca Academy has the following open employment opportunities as of January 13, 2025 (click to expand):
Preschool Summer Program Director
Seneca Academy, a dynamic, tight-knit, caring school community, is seeking a creative and energetic Preschool Summer Program Director. Seneca Academy is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program World School using an inquiry-based approach that leads children to think deeply, communicate effectively, and interact positively. The Summer Program, while not part of the IB curriculum, incorporates the same approaches used during the school year. The program is led by experienced teachers from our school-year program, with each classroom of 10-14 students staffed by a Lead Teacher and an Associate Teacher. The Program Director will work collaboratively with our Preschool Director, Head of School, and staff to envision and implement an engaging, fun, and safe program for each classroom. In addition, the Program Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, the supervision and management of staff, the management of the camp enrollment process, and interfacing with parents. Individuals who are able to create inspiring and developmentally appropriate learning environments for students; ensure a safe, supportive, and inspiring culture for staff; manage student behavior in a nurturing and affirming manner; work collaboratively in teams; and serve as a compassionate and responsive liaison with parents will find Seneca a great fit. Candidates must have preschool lead teaching experience and be qualified as lead teachers by the Maryland Office of Child Care (OCC).
This position includes some part-time planning work in May/June and full-time, onsite work June 16-August 8, 2025. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Michelle Parker, Head of School, at mparker@senecaacademy.org.
Substitute Teachers
Seneca Academy, a dynamic, tight-knit, caring school community, is seeking creative, energetic Substitute Teachers to join a team of dedicated educators. At Seneca Academy, faculty develop lasting, supportive relationships with students and their families. Our inquiry-based curriculum leads children to think deeply, communicate effectively, and interact positively. Teachers with the ability to actively engage students in the learning process, provide creative, challenging and integrated curricula, manage behavior in a nurturing and affirming manner, plan collaboratively, and teach using multimodal methods will find Seneca a great fit. Candidates with inquiry-based, transdisciplinary, and/or IB PYP teaching experience are preferred and strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Michelle Parker, Head of School, at mparker@senecaacademy.org.
Seneca Academy is a not-for-profit entity and an Equal Opportunity Employer.