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Posted 10-07-2025

 Full-Time Teacher, Third and Fourth Grades

Washington New Church School (WNCS) is seeking applications for a grade 3 and 4 homeroom teacher for the 2026/27 school year. This position may include a few duties in other subject and age groups but will be primarily focused on the core curriculum for grades 3 and 4.

Responsibilities: All teaching responsibilities include prep and planning, executing on curriculum, managing student behavior, record keeping, assessments and communications with families and other faculty as well as some additional non instructional duties.

Personal and Professional Requirements:

• Love of students
• Knowledge of New Church Educational principles
• Baptized in the New Church
• Active Participant in the Organized New Church
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers, parents and community groups
• Commitment to marriage as defined in the Word and Heavenly Doctrines
• Strong classroom management skills
• Bachelors degree

Helpful Experience and Skills

• Conventional classroom teaching
• Strong written, oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal/networking skills
• Firm and friendly boundary setting and classroom management ability
• Strong organization and follow through.

Please submit resumes and/or questions by Dec 10th, 2025 to: 

Brian Smith, Principal 

brian.smith@washnewchurch.org  

301-850-3029 (cell)

301-464-5602 (office)

11914 Chantilly Ln, Mitchellville, MD. 20721

Posted 8-29-2025

General Church of the New Jerusalem

Executive Administrative Assistant (Full-time)

The General Church of the New Jerusalem exists to provide for the worship of the Lord Jesus Christ, the spreading of the truths of the New Church throughout the world, the promotion of a useful life of service to others, and the treatment of others with care and wisdom. Its headquarters are located in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, and it oversees dozens of congregations and elementary schools throughout the world. The General Church (GC) also works closely with its sister organizations, the Academy of the New Church and Bryn Athyn College to advance and deliver religious education and programs at all levels, from pre-school through college.

We are currently seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support for the General Church Executive Offices.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director/Treasurer of the General Church, the Executive Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support for the Executive Bishop, Assistant Bishops and the Executive Director/Treasurer. Duties include monitoring office account budgets, overseeing expense reimbursements, coordinating and managing travel documents, maintaining executive calendars and scheduling of GC events, preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing administrative support functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. This position also serves as a key liaison and support function between the Bishops' office and clergy throughout the Church.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Schedule meetings and manage calendars of the Bishops and the Executive Director/ Treasurer.
• Plan and provide comprehensive support for the GC Board and Corporation. Prepare and distribute material for GC Board and Corporation meetings; work with GC Board nominating chair to prepare for annual elections; provide notice of meetings; maintain agenda and other materials; coordinate all logistical aspects of meetings including scheduling, catering and venue reservations.
• Maintain GC Board and Corporate records and reports; maintain the online board portal (Department31); maintain GC Board committee lists; prepare reports; coordinate meetings/take minutes for the Real Estate Finance Committee and Executive Committee of the GC Board.
• Monitor the GC Board Secretary’s inbox and collaborate with Secretary to respond to inquiries.
• Collect and maintain data for the legal entities of GC affiliates.
• Coordinate local and international GC Treasurers meetings including communication between congregations and the HR Director and Committee chair.
• Manage the logistics of the Council of the Clergy meetings including event space, travel, housing and visa support, assisted by the Secretary of the GC unincorporated.
• Serve as primary liaison for responding to inquiries and assistance requests directed to and from the Bishops.
• Oversee end-to-end processing of travel documents for Executive Team, including passports and visas.
• Review office account budgets for accuracy; lodge reimbursement for office and travel expenses; allocate expenses to correct accounts.
• Maintain an overall calendar of General Church events.
• Perform general administrative duties, such as order supplies, maintain files and records, arrange refreshments for meetings, reserve rooms, answer phones, and greet visitors.

Position Requirements

• Knowledge of the General Church organization and operations is preferred, as well as an openness to learn about the doctrines and teachings of the New Church
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
• Knowledge of technical steps to open and run remote meetings across various platforms, including MS Teams or Zoom
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while effectively communicating across all levels of staff and membership within the organization
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Technical proficiency with office technology and programs, including MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Forms, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, among others
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to:

Karen Day Stoeller
Director of Human Resources
General Church of the New Jerusalem
1120 Cathedral Drive
P.O. Box 813
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 267-502-4663 (office)
Email: karen.stoeller@anc-gc.org

Posted 8-11-2025

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Admissions Counselor

Position Summary

The Admissions Counselor is a mission-aligned recruiter focused on identifying and enrolling students whose academic goals and personal values align with Bryn Athyn College of the New Church’s distinct mission. The Admissions Counselor will serve as a critical representative of the college, guiding prospective students and families while ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience. With a primary emphasis on generating applications and referrals, this role is instrumental in supporting a targeted tuition-paying enrollments (not including exchange or remission students). The counselor will cultivate deep connections with prospective students, families, alumni, and key feeder schools and communities —including those affiliated with the General Church of the New Jerusalem and The Academy of the New Church —including but not limited to ANC Secondary Schools, Kempton, General Church in Canada, and other New Church societies.

This role may also support alumni engagement initiatives and serve as a first-line reviewer of student essays to assess mission fit and potential.

The ideal candidate will combine excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a deep understanding of the doctrinally distinctive mission that guides Bryn Athyn College of the New Church.

Specific Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Recruitment & Outreach

• Develop and execute a strategic travel plan for assigned territories, including visits to high schools, New Church communities, and regional outreach events.
• Represent Bryn Athyn College of the New Church at college fairs, faith-based gatherings, and school visits across North America.
• Build trusted relationships with feeder schools, homeschool networks, and New Church-affiliated educators and pastors.
• Partner with alumni and current students to build referral pipelines from mission-aligned communities.
• Maintain an active calendar of high-yield travel (seasonal overnight trips required).

Application Generation & Enrollment Goals

• Generate new interest and applications from target territories and networks.
• Track and support students through each stage of the admissions funnel.
• Cultivate referrals from alumni, church leaders, and educators.

Admissions Counseling & Campus Visits

• Conduct in-person and virtual counseling with students and families regarding academic offerings, doctrinally distinctive mission, and affordability.
• Host on-campus interviews, information sessions, and personalized visits.
• Provide faith-informed guidance to students exploring the distinct environment at BAC.

Application Review & Mission Fit

• Serve as a frontline reviewer of application essays and materials, with a lens for academic readiness while ensuring compete awareness of the College’s doctrinally distinctive offering.
• Participate in admissions committee deliberations and offer informed recommendations.
• Assist in developing tools and rubrics to support mission-based evaluation.

Alumni & Community Engagement (Optional Focus Area)

• Collaborate with Advancement and Alumni Relations to strengthen recruitment-aligned alumni engagement in assigned territories.
• Attend alumni, College and Academy events as a College ambassador and identify opportunities to connect alumni with prospective students.

Customer Experience and Communication:

• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from prospective students and families via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Develop clear, engaging, and accurate communications to provide information about programs, financial aid, and the admissions process.

Professional Development and Collaboration:

• Participate in training opportunities and professional development activities to stay current in admissions trends and policies.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other departments to support recruitment and retention efforts.

Systems & Reporting

• Utilize the CRM (e.g., Slate) to track all contacts, communications, and application activity.
• Provide regular updates on territory performance, visit results, and application trends.
• Submit travel and recruitment reports with insights and actionable recommendations.

Mission Integration

• Clearly communicate the distinctive faith-based identity of the College, including how its distinctive offering shapes academics, student life, and outcomes.
• Clearly convey the College’s mission in all outreach, counseling, and decision-making efforts.
• Actively participate in campus activities and events to remain grounded in the College’s values.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Admissions, recruitment, or related public-facing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of General Church of the New Jerusalem, New Church communities, and educational institutions strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with dynamic travel and outreach.
• Strong organizational and CRM/data management proficiency.
• Sensitivity to the needs of students and families making values-based educational decisions.

Faith Commitment

• Familiarity with or membership in the New Church (General Church of the New Jerusalem) is strongly preferred.
• Confidence in articulating how the College’s distinctive offering is essential to the world, enhancing higher education.
• Willingness to support students from varied backgrounds in exploring the College’s doctrinally distinctive education.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to  college.jobs@brynathyn.edu . Please reference position title in the subject line. In your cover letter, please speak to your interest in and ability to support the mission of Bryn Athyn College. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Posted 11-29-2022

Mail Delivery Driver (substitutes)

The Academy of the New Church seeks substitute mail delivery drivers. The successful candidate(s) must be responsible, have an excellent driving record and be able to do some lifting (up to 25 lbs.), able to climb in and out of the mail truck, sort mail, and do weekly inspections of the fluid levels in the truck. Hours are year around, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is an ideal job for individuals who like to keep their mornings and afternoons open. Background checks and a driving records check will be performed. Please email inquiries to: judy.merrell@ancss.org.