Employment Opportunities

Preschool Teacher

We are seeking a strong preschool teacher for our 2 year old classroom, with experience in a preschool or early childhood education setting.  The candidate will provide appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities for all students. This position is year round with all school holidays. The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:  

• Provides engaging and empowering instruction to students in a private Christian school. 
• Reflects a commitment to Gospel values in their personal and professional life.
• Plans and delivers daily lessons in assigned content areas based on standards and benchmarks established by the Diocese of Savannah and Bright From the Start. 
• Coordinates classroom instruction in a collaborative manner with other educators.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, peer educators, and administration. 
• Complies with policies and procedures established by the Diocese of Savannah in accordance with the philosophy of Catholic education.

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

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.  

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

Extended Day Program Assistants

St. Joseph’s Catholic School is seeking after school assistants for the Extended Day Program for the 2021-2022 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. He/She 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.