Stella Maris Academy is PK-12 Catholic school serving the Duluth, MN metro and is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Pre Kindergarten Teacher for early childhood program. The successful candidate will foster a positive, faith-filled learning environment while teaching the littles learners in the academy in alignment with the school's mission of academic excellence and Catholic education.

Responsibilities:

• Teach within the early childhood program (3 and 4 year old students)

• Create an engaging, respectful, and supportive classroom environment.

• Integrate Catholic values into daily instruction and interactions.

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Maintain accurate student records and assessments.

• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and collaborative planning.

• Support the mission and values of Stella Maris Academy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, ability to meet DHS licensing requirements.

• Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and families.

• Active participation in a Catholic faith community preferred.

• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Salary: $35,500–$52,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

To Apply:
To apply please complete the SMA Application for Employment online (https://form.jotform.com/201356583248155) and attach resume and cover letter.

Stella Maris Academy is dedicated to preparing lifelong learners who lead, love, and serve as Jesus taught; transforming our world one student at a time.

Responsible for maintaining the school building through cleaning and custodial work. Hours are approximately 2pm - 7pm after school, following the school calendar.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep school spaces clean and tidy through sweeping, mopping, sanitizing and trash and recycling removal throughout the building.

• Replenish bathroom supplies as necessary.

• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and request supplies as needed.

• Check all light bulbs and replace as necessary.

• Set up tables and chairs as requested.

• Once a year, contribute to stripping and waxing of floors and shampooing of rugs.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Attend and/or complete all workshops and training as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and complete Safe Environment training.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or

• One year of related experience and/or training or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

To learn more about Stella Maris Academy visit www.stellamaris.academy.

To apply please complete the SMA Application for Employment online (https://form.jotform.com/201356583248155) and attach resume and cover letter.

The Extended Day Aide is responsible for supervising children before school and/or after school. This position provides homework help, technology assistance, creative activities, sports activities and games. This may include going over lessons with students individually, answering questions, and working with small groups. The Extended Day Aide will assist students to stay on task. This may require going over instructions with students, mediating disagreements, and helping students to respect others and being vigilant about the safety of all students.

Extended Day Aides must visibly model the values and principles of the faith through assisting in facilitating a learning environment that is positive, affirming, peaceful, growth-oriented, and faith-filled while providing respect for the dignity of all persons within the faith community. The Extended Day Aide assists with the school’s curriculum with methodology that promotes achievement, positive interaction, and the development of the Gospel and Church values inherent to Catholic education. The aide must adhere to school policies in a manner that is reflective of the values, practices, teachings and standards of fairness implicit to Catholic institutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the school’s spiritual, pastoral and educational mission

• Provides necessary staff support to the school principal

• Works collaboratively in a positive, friendly and professional manner with all employees, parents, students, volunteers and contacts

• Prepares the materials for each session

• Provides technology support to the students

• Maintains documentation/records including checking in and checking out, student Extended Day hours, emergency information, etc.

• Maintains physical and information security at all times; respect confidentiality/privacy

• Keeps an organized and clean learning environment

• Assists students with skills and lessons as directed

• Helps students with problem-solving as needed

• Ensures safety of children on the premises and at play

• Lends assistance to other staff as needed

• Attends and/or completes all workshops and training as directed

• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits

• Performs other duties as needed

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school or equivalent

• Experience as an Extended Day Aide or equivalent work experience with children

• Experience working with children preferred

OTHER EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Collaborative/friendly work style with ability to project professionalism and sincerity

• Possess good organizational skills and is capable of multi-tasking

• Maintains confidentiality

• Proficient with computer technology

• Excellent conflict resolution and communication skills

• Able to work independently and displays personal initiative

• Successfully pass a criminal background check.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

• CPR and First Aid Certification

To apply please complete the SMA Application for Employment or if you have any questions, please contact our business office, business.office@stellamaris.academy. Current pay rate structure for extended day aides is $13.12 - $15.53 per hour, depending on qualifications.

The substitute teacher is assigned to work in the absence of a regular teacher to aid students in understanding a subject matter, as well as to provide skills required for lessons and purposeful training for the classroom he/she is assigned. Substitute teachers are appointed on a temporary basis pending the return of a permanent teacher who is absent due to extended leave or illness.

Stella Maris Academy substitute teaching policy.

To apply please complete the SMA Application for Employment. Current day rate for substitute teachers is $125 per day for short-term assignments and $136 for long-term assignments.

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If you have any questions or concerns about any of our open positions, please contact:

Business Office
Stella Maris Academy
bussiness.office@stellamaris.academy

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Stella Maris Academy is dedicated to preparing lifelong learners who lead, love, and serve as Jesus taught; transforming our world one student at a time.

A Catholic school exists to help fulfill the evangelical/educational mission of Christ’s Church as defined by the mission of the Diocese of Duluth.  Our positions help the school to meet the primary purpose of Catholic education and are an extension of the Bishop’s ministry.  Staff must have a willingness and the ability to support the Mission of the Universal and Local Roman Catholic Church.

The Stella Maris Academy head golf coach is responsible for boys and girls competing in junior high, junior varsity and varsity matches. This team has consisted of 16 students for the last two seasons. The team competes in the Iron Range and East Range Conferences. The season starts in mid March and runs through the first week of June. Practices are typically 3-5 times per week and are conducted indoors until local golf courses open. This position reports to the Activities Director.

Coach Duties and Responsibilities:

● Represent and lead this team in accordance with the mission of Stella Maris Academy

● Excellent organizational and communication skills

● Sound understanding of the principles of coaching golf

● Coaching experience preferred

● Able to work independently and displays personal initiative

● Successfully pass criminal background check and diocesan safe environment

training (provided during the application process)

Certificates:

● Head coaches must complete the MSHSL head coach certification program before the start of practice (reimbursed by SMA).

To apply, please complete the SMA Application for Employment. If you have any questions, please contact the dean of students, Chris Lemke chris.lemke@stellamaris.academy. Current pay rate is $4981 for first year SMA Spring coaches.