Open Faculty & Staff Positions for the 2023-2024 School Year

Job Description #1

PK Assistant – Three Total Positions Open

2023 – 2024 School Year

Compensation

$16-$18 per hour, based on experience, education, and skills in relation to the job description as well as the mission of the school. 

Positions Available:

6:45 am –  11:45 am – Includes benefits

12:30 pm – 5:30 pm – No benefits for this position

Salary: Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.

Benefits: A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• As a Catholic school, Gospel values such as prayer and a belief in a loving God are essential to how our school operates.  It is not a requirement for this position to be Catholic, however, in order for our school to thrive, everyone needs to have an understanding of and a willingness to embody all that it means to be part of a Catholic community.  
• Alignment of professional duties and responsibilities to the belief that every student can learn the skills and dispositions necessary to have an opportunity to attend college. 
• Experience working or participating in Early Childhood Education, Catholic education given preference. 
• Inspire a spirit of welcome and service with everyone who encounters the school.  
• Ensure respectful and appropriate communication of school policies with all community members.  
• Maintain professional communication including over email and telephone.
• Enjoy learning new things.
• Listen to others, act with patience, and seek excellence in all that we do.  
• Serve as a positive and contributing community member. 
• Ability to perform the job responsibilities of this position.
• Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of children.
• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull and carry children up to 50 lbs. 
• Bilingual – Spanish or Vietnamese are the languages that would be most responsive to our community.

The PK Assistant job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• All responsibilities are to be in line with the Catholic mission of the Parish, the school, and state licensing. 
• Collaborate with the school staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating the school’s goals and objectives, with a specific focus on faith formation and ensuring learning for all students. 
• Support professional day-to-day operations for the Early Learning Center.
• Assist the classroom teacher with the safety and welfare of all students.

• Supervise students during morning recess, lunch, and lunch recess.
• Proactively promote a playground environment that reflects a belief in the dignity of all people. 
• Follow all government regulations.
• Serve as an in-ratio teacher for the early learning program
• The PK Assistant will help staff nurture children’s social, spiritual, and academic development while fostering a Catholic environment of respect and appreciation.
• Fulfill responsibilities associated with Additional Responsibilities assigned by the Principal at the beginning of each school year. 
• Participate in regional and Archdiocesan Catholic school initiatives. 
• Support the implementation of Project Lead the Way curriculum, Stanford STEM curriculum, and other STEM initiatives.  Training and professional development will be ongoing and done in collaboration with the whole faculty and staff.  
• Contribute to a learning environment in which students thrive, guided by Gospel values, high academic expectations for all students, and a belief that all students can and will learn. 
• Support responsive instructional strategies, including ongoing formative assessment, culturally responsive pedagogy, and adjusting lesson plans and instruction in order to meet the needs of the students. 
• Enhance classroom instruction by actively monitoring students and providing an additional layer of instructional support when needed.
• Work with small groups of students and individuals.
• Ensure confidentiality in accordance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  
• Respond to requests for parent communication within 48 hours.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technology as it pertains to enhancing student learning and communication among the school staff and families.  
• Participate in professional development opportunities that bolster both individual goals and school-wide goals.
• Attendance at Back to School Night, the Advent Program, two Open Houses, Graduation, and other meetings required by the Principal. 
• Be punctual and maintain consistent attendance.
• Participation in all aspects of liturgical celebrations during the school day.
• Serve as a model of Catholic faith for the students and represent the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Family Handbook, Employee Policy Manual, and the Archdiocese of Seattle: Office for Catholic Schools Policy Manual.  
• Serve this school in the position and in the specific duties assigned by the Principal. Established policies, rules and regulations expressed by the school and the Principal shall be part of the professional procedure together with the applicable rules and regulations of the Washington State Department of Education, the Archdiocese of Seattle, applicable Canon Law and the local School Commission. 

Conditions of Hiring

• Pass background check in MERIT and VIRTUS.
• Complete hands-on CPR and First Aid training, and Blood Borne Pathogen certification or obtain certification upon hire.
• Complete Child Care Basics (to be completed within 90 days of hire) and maintain 10-hour annual in-service training.
• Show proof TB test.

Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy inspires students to grow in a faith that is guided by Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church.  As instructional leaders, we facilitate the development of the skills that are necessary to be successful in the 21st century.  Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy is a PK-8 school located in Tacoma, we value positive relationships with our families, support an academically responsive environment, and a nurturing environment. 

To apply, please complete the application process at https://mycatholicschool.org/careers-employment/.  Questions can be sent to the principal, Marc Nuno, at nunom@psjstem.org.  

Included in the application process will be a request for a resume and cover letter.  The cover letter should include a brief introduction, how your skills and experience are a good fit for this role, and describe the reasons for wanting this position.  

Job Description #2

Head of Extended Care

2023-2024 School Year

Compensation

$16.00 to $18.00 per hour

6:15 am to 8:30 am & 2:45 pm to 6:15 pm.

5.75 hours per day, 28.75 hours per week, 180 school days

Regular hours begin August 30, 2023 and end on June 21, 2024.

There are unpaid breaks around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.

Salary: Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.

Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• As a Catholic school, Gospel values such as prayer and a belief in a loving God are essential to how our school operates.  It is not a requirement for this position to be Catholic, however, in order for our school to thrive, everyone needs to have an understanding of and a willingness to embody all that it means to be part of a Catholic community.  
• Minimum – Associate’s Degree
• Alignment of professional duties and responsibilities to the belief that every student can learn the skills and dispositions necessary to have an opportunity to attend college. 
• Experience working or participating in Catholic education given preference. 
• Inspire a spirit of welcome and service with everyone who encounters the school.  
• Ensure respectful and appropriate communication of school policies with all community members.  
• Maintain professional communication both verbally and in writing. 
• Comfortable use of the internet and digital tools.
• Enjoy learning new things.
• Listen to others, act with patience, and seek excellence in all that we do.  
• Serve as a positive and contributing community member. 
• Ability to perform the job responsibilities of this position.
• Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of children.
• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull and carry children up to 50 lbs. 
• Bilingual – Spanish or Vietnamese are the languages that would be most responsive to our community.

The Head of Extended Care job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as a model of Catholic faith for the students and represent the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• All responsibilities are to be in line with the Catholic mission of the Parish, the school, and state licensing. 
• Submission of weekly student routines to the Director of Early Learning.
• Ensure that the Extended Care program aligns with all updated and revised policies and protocols from the Department for Early Learning.
• Collaborate with the school staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating the school’s goals and objectives, with a specific focus on faith formation and ensuring learning for all students. 
• Participate in regional and Archdiocesan Catholic school initiatives. 
• Submit monthly attendance and billing reports to the Bookkeeper by the second Tuesday of each month.. 
• Establish and maintain a nurturing environment in which students thrive, guided by Gospel values, high academic expectations for all students, and a belief that all students can and will learn. 
• Align Extended Care activities and goals to school-wide systems, initiatives, and goals. 
• Ensure confidentiality in accordance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  
• Maintain professional parent communication on an as needed basis.  
• Respond to requests for parent communication within 48 hours.
• Implement research based instructional strategies in order to ensure learning for all students. 
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and to support new technology as it pertains to enhancing student learning and communication among the school staff and families.  
• Participate in professional development opportunities that bolster both individual goals and school-wide goals.
• Attendance at Back to School Night, two Open Houses, Staff Retreats, Graduation, and other meetings required by the Principal. 
• Be punctual and have consistent attendance.
• Maintain and update accurate student records as needed for the Department of Early Learning.  
• Demonstrate professional behavior at all times
• Ensure the physical and emotional safety and welfare of the students
• Enhance classroom instruction by actively monitoring students and providing an additional layer of instructional support when needed.
• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Family Handbook, Faculty Handbook, and Staff Handbook.  
• Serve this school in the position and in the specific duties assigned by the Principal. Established policies, rules and regulations expressed by the school and the Principal shall be part of the professional procedure together with the applicable rules and regulations of the Washington State Department of Education, the Archdiocese of Seattle, applicable Canon Law and the local School Commission. 

Conditions of Hiring

• Pass background check in MERIT and VIRTUS
• Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire.
• Complete Child Care Basics (to be completed within 90 days of hire) and maintain 10-hour annual in-service training.
• Show proof of MMR immunization and TB test. 

Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy inspires students to grow in a faith that is guided by Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church.  As instructional leaders, we facilitate the development of the skills and dispositions that are necessary for our students to succeed in the 21st century.  Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy is an infant through 8th grade school located in Tacoma, we are a growing school, academically rigorous, and a loving environment. 

To apply, please complete the application process at https://mycatholicschool.org/careers-employment/.  Questions can be sent to the principal, Marc Nuno, at nunom@psjstem.org.  

Included in the application process will be a request for a resume and cover letter.  The cover letter should include a brief introduction, how your skills and experience are a good fit for this role, and describe the reasons for wanting this position.

Job Description #3