Employment Opportunities

The following employment opportunities are available for the 2023-24 school year. Interested candidates should send a brief letter of interest and a resume to Mrs. Amanda Rogers, principal, at amanda.rogers@sjsmacon.org

Summer Camp Manager

Supervisor: Russell Sills, Principal

Position Summary: 

The SJS Summer Camp Manager is responsible for day-to-day development, facilitation, and overseeing of day camp. Main roles include organizing daily camp activities and managing summer camp counselors. This person will be the main point of communication with camp families. This person is responsible for the planning of summer camp; to include hiring and training staff, ordering supplies, scheduling field trips, correspondence with families, etc.…

Specific Duties:

  • Provide a main line of communication between camp counselors
  • Act as main contact for campers’ families
  • Supervise the sign in and sign out procedures for campers
  • Assist with set up and break down of camp
  • Monitor counselors and delegate various tasks and assignments
  • Attend weekly offsite trips 
  • Maintain detailed weekly records and reports
  • Charged with primary role in creating daily camp games, crafts and activities 
  • Act and follow procedures and guidelines in the event of an emergency
  • Keep campers and counselors on task, organized, and supervised
  • Perform various tasks as necessary or assigned
  • Hire and train all camp staff

Qualifications:

  • Associate degree or higher
  • Experience with summer camp preferred
  • Good planning skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to effectively supervise others

Compensation:

  • $25 per hour.  Up to 40 hours allocated to planning prior to camp.  

Application Process:

Please notify Russell Sills via email (russell.sills@sjsmacon.org) by Friday, January 24th.  Include your resume and any information that you believe will amplify your application.

Instructional Aides

Instructional aides assist the classroom teacher in providing appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities for students. Aides must be able to lift 30 lbs., be on their feet for extended periods of time, and adhere to guidelines established by the Diocese of Savannah and St. Joseph’s Catholic School. Job duties include assisting the lead teacher with lesson planning and preparation, working with students in small group instruction, leading activities, and communicating effectively with children and families.  Instructional aides are ten-month positions.  

Extended Day Program Assistants

St. Joseph’s Catholic School is seeking after school assistants for the Extended Day Program for the 2022-23 school year.  This is a part-time position (Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm, with some flexibility) and is open to retirees, part-timers, college students, etc. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing completion of homework assignments with assistance when needed
  • Monitoring the distribution of snacks.
  • Monitoring indoor/outdoor activities with particular attention to safety and well-being.

An assistant should be physically able to engage in light activities with children, possess the ability to multi-task, and be capable of maintaining close observation at all times. An assistant should understand the level of responsibility that comes with managing children entrusted to their care and must exhibit mature conduct at all times. He/she should be adept at diffusing minor disagreements.

Interested candidates should send a resume or letter of interest with contact information to Ms. Jane Taylor-Lyndon, EDP Director, at jane.taylor@sjsmacon.org.

Substitute Teachers

Substitute teachers provides instruction and supervision in the absence of the classroom teacher. Te oversees classwork according to lesson plans, maintains a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment, as well as supervises the students out of class such as in the hallways and during recess.

Interested candidates should send a brief letter of interest and a resume to Mrs. Amanda Rogers, principal, at amanda.rogers@sjsmacon.org

A criminal background check and Virtus training are required for all employees.