May 18, 2023
St. Leo the Great is seeking a Elementary School Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. St. Leo the Great is located at 1051 W. San Fernando Street in the Midtown area of San Jose. The Little Lions preschool serves 24 students who are either 3 or 4 years old. Interested candidates should review the job description and qualifications below and contact school principal, Mr. Matt Komar at matt.komar@dsj.org.
Position Description: As a full-time classroom teacher, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and assessment of an academic program that follows the Diocesan, California Common Core, and school standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serve as a full-time instructor of the curriculum and collaborate with an instructional assistant.
- Be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions.
- Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school’s philosophy and classroom rules to support a productive learning environment.
- Provide instruction for students with diverse learning needs, including accelerated learners, and have a willingness to implement the necessary accommodations to help them be successful.
- Integrate technology into the curriculum regularly to enhance student learning.
- Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree is required, and a masters is preferred.
- A valid CA teaching credential is preferred.
- Have a strong work ethic and a passion for Catholic education.
Salary Range: $61,000 – $97,000 per year based on education and experience.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to school Principal, Mr. Matt Komar at matt.komar@dsj.org.
May 11, 2023
As expressed in our school mission statement, St. John the Baptist Catholic School is a “faith-filled and family-oriented community” that fosters the spiritual, academic, social/emotional, and physical growth of every student. We cherish diversity and strive to cultivate an excellent school program that is rooted in the Gospel spirit of love.
St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Milpitas, CA, seeks a part-time Summer Program Assistant for our 2023 summer program. The dates for the summer program are June 12 – August 4 and there is no session from July 3-7. This position is specifically for the afternoon (12:30pm – 4:30pm).
POSITION SUMMARY: The Summer Program Assistant will support a variety of learning opportunities for students, including math and ELA summer review, STEM activities, art, physical education, and recreational activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Assist cleaning and sanitizing the classroom area and equipment, indoors and outdoors, before, during and after program hours.
- Assist students with summer review work.
- Assist with STEM activities as needed.
- Prepare and present art activities, games and/or outdoor activities
- Organize and supervise student physical education activities
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships through effective communication with the other SSEP staff.
- Support the emotional and social development of students
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
- Enjoy spending time with students, as well as developing positive relationships with parents.
- Complete additional duties as assigned
SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with team members to meet program goals for students
THIS POSITION SUPERVISES: Not applicable
QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Experience with school-age children is a plus
- Must have the ability to work with children of all ages in a variety of settings (homework, art, outdoors)
- Strong judgment, discretion and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to communicate effectively with SSEP team, students, and parents
- Must be dependable and punctual
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate
- Criminal record clearance (fingerprints) through the DOJ and FBI and Safe Environment Training
Technical Skills: Some experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications. Should be able to use electronic mail.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Criminal record clearance (fingerprints) through the DOJ and FBI, valid California driver’s license, Shield the Vulnerable training.
Physical Demands:
- Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing,stretching, twisting.
- Can lift 25 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Handles exposure to climate change and temperature.
- Level of vision, hearing, speaking required.
Working Conditions: The employee must be able to work cooperatively with program team and school administration
Other Requirements: The employee must respect and understand the need for confidentiality and ethical behavior and abide by those principles.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should review the job description and qualifications below and contact Christopher Brazil, Principal at christopher.brazil@dsj.org.
Salary Range: $21.00 per – 24.31 per hour, based on education and experience.
May 5, 2023
St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School is seeking a full-time Vice Principal for the 2023- 24 school year. The Vice Principal will also serve as a teacher. The essential duties and responsibilities of a teacher can be provided upon request.
St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School is located in Santa Clara, serving 100 students in grades TK– 8th. Interested candidates should review the job description and qualifications below and contact Christine Frea at christine.frea@dsj.org.
Mission: St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School challenges students from diverse backgrounds to grow academically and emotionally within a supportive Catholic community. Our school fosters individuality and active learning, helping children thrive now and in the future.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)
- Model Catholic values in all interactions with faculty staff, students, school families and the greater community, while actively fostering and supporting Catholic beliefs, traditions, and practices.
- Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the school.
- Supervise and oversee operations in the absence of the principal.
- Manage emergency procedures, instructional programs, curriculum selection and purchasing, educational materials, materials, educational technology platforms, progress reports, report cards, and standardized testing, as assigned by the Principal.
- Support teachers in identifying students who need additional learning or emotional support.
- Coordinate Student Study Team Meetings and manage educational support plans for students.
- Seek to build and foster partnerships with and among faculty, staff, parents, and students.
- Evaluate lesson plans and observe classes on a regular basis.
- Supervise the instructional programs assigned by the Principal.
- Supervise personnel as assigned by the Principal to ensure that all job responsibilities are met and exceeded.
- Supervise assigned non-classroom areas and non-instructional times, including arrival and dismissal of students.
Other Shared Responsibilities:
- Assist the Principal with administrative functions of the school as assigned by the Principal.
- Attend required staff meetings and serve, as appropriate, on staff committees.
- Support the principal in disciplinary matters.
- Create and implement the daily schedules that keep the school running smoothly.
- Assist in the orientation and mentoring of new faculty and staff.
- Assist in establishing and promoting high standards and expectations for all students and staff.
- Share in the supervision of school-wide and extracurricular activities, including occasional evening or weekend events.
- Administrative positions involve additional responsibilities as needed, such as before and after school supervision, recess and lunch supervision, chaperoning field trips, and serving as a temporary substitute teacher.
- Attend parent meetings and other school functions.
- Assist in the planning of a professional development program that is relevant to the needs of the faculty and improves student learning.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and a valid CA teaching credential
- Master’s Degree in Administrative Leadership or Educational Leadership is preferred
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred
- Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in teaching and/or administration
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to Christine Frea at christine.frea@dsj.org.
Salary Range: $71,000 – $97,000 per year based on education and experience.
May 5, 2023
St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the 2023- 24 school year. St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School is located in Santa Clara, serving 100 students in grades TK– 8th. Interested candidates should review the job description and qualifications below and contact Christine Frea at christine.frea@dsj.org.
Mission: St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School challenges students from diverse backgrounds to grow academically and emotionally within a supportive Catholic community. Our school fosters individuality and active learning, helping children thrive now and in the future.
Under the direct supervision of the Principal, the Instructional Assistant is responsible for aiding the teacher in achieving educational objectives. The Instructional Assistant, under the direction of the teacher, assists in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):
Classroom Management and Learning Environment
● Support the Teacher in positive classroom management and delivering effective instruction to all students, including in small groups and individually.
● Report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
● Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain a safe, orderly, and clean learning environment.
● Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the Teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments in various subjects; confer with the Teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.
● Maintain discipline in the absence of the Teacher.
Supervising Students
● Supervise students both inside and outside the classroom where assigned.
● Accept responsibility for the safety and well-being of each child.
Instructional Materials and Clerical Tasks
● Assist the Teacher in maintaining a functioning classroom environment. Examples include but are not
limited to:
Classroom setup
Materials
●Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and exercises as well as the implementation of lesson plan.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
● Understand the principles of child development and education models.
● Exhibits flexibility in day-to-day school environments.
● Excellent organizational and human relations skills.
● Self-motivated and reliable.
● Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with principal, parents, staff, and the general public.
● Able to manage moderate levels of stress.
● Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
● Ethical and discreet team player.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
● Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
● Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators.
● Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
● Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
● Work as part of a team.
QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education and/or Experience:
● High school diploma. Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
● Course credit in child development, preferred.
● At least two years’ experience implementing educational programming and working with students as a Teacher and/or educational aide, preferred.
● Previous experience supervising children.
● Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the Principal and/or Teacher.
Language Skills:
● Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
● English, required.
● Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese) preferred.
Technical Skills:
● First Aid and CPR certified.
● Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
● Experience with school information systems (SIS).
● Ability to use devices common to classrooms (e.g.: cameras, projectors, etc.).
● Working knowledge of Workday, or willingness to learn.
● Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications.
Physical Demands:
● Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
● Can lift 10 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
● Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
● Handles exposure to climate change and temperature.
● Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system.
● Level of vision, hearing, speaking required.
Other Requirements:
● Able to work evenings and weekends if required.
● Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
● Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission.
Salary Range: $61,000 – $97,000 per year based on education and experience.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should review the job description and qualifications below and contact Christine Frea at christine.frea@dsj.org.
May 1, 2023
St. Leo the Great is seeking a Preschool Assistant Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. St. Leo the Great is located at 1051 W. San Fernando Street in the Midtown area of San Jose. The Little Lions preschool serves 24 students who are either 3 or 4 years old. Interested candidates should review the job description and qualifications below and contact school principal, Mr. Matt Komar at matt.komar@dsj.org.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Preschool Director, the Preschool Teacher Assistant is responsible for providing assistance and support in the creation of an appropriately safe, caring and enriching environment for children enrolled in the program and for ensuring that the program is supportive of the school’s philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The Preschool Teacher Assistant assists the Preschool Teacher in preparing activities, meeting the needs of students, and creating an effective learning environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):
- Implement daily activities as directed by the Preschool Teacher and in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the program.
- Support the Preschool Teacher in positive classroom management and delivering effective instruction to all students, including in small groups and individually.
- Assist the Preschool Teacher in maintaining a functioning classroom environment. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Classroom setup
- Materials
- Devices
- Bulletin boards
- Ensure a safe and healthy environment based on the safety and behavioral standards of the school
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals.
- Monitor and assist individual students in groups to support program activities.
- Comply with security procedures, including attendance, pick-up, and emergency procedures to ensure the children’s safety.
- Exhibit warmth and care in working with children in stressful situations.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Understand the principles of child development and preschool education models.
- Exhibits flexibility in day-to-day school environments.
- Excellent organizational and human relations skills.
- Self-motivated and reliable.
- Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with principal, parents, staff, and the general public.
- Able to manage moderate levels of stress.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
- Ethical and discreet team player.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
- Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
- Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the
Principal and Administrators.
- Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
- Work as part of a team.
- Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.
THIS POSITION SUPERVISES: N/A
THIS POSITION SUPERVISES (OTHERS): N/A
QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum of 6 ECE units in core classes, Child Development, Child Family and Community, and curriculum areas.
- Two years’ experience working in a Preschool, preferred.
- Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the Principal, Preschool Director, and/or Preschool Teacher.
Language Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
- English, required.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese) preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Infant First Aid and CPR certified.
- Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
- Experience with school information systems (SIS).
- Working knowledge of Workday, or willingness to learn.
- Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications.
Physical Demands:
- Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
- Can lift 25 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Handles exposure to climate change and temperature.
- Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system.
- Level of vision, hearing, speaking required.
Other Requirements:
- Able to work evenings and weekends if required.
- Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
- Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission.
Salary Range: $23.22 – $26.88 per hour, based on education and experience.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to school Principal, Mr. Matt Komar at matt.komar@dsj.org.
