Teachers (Kindergarten and Fourth)
Ave Maria Academy
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Full-Time
 
Ave Maria Academy, located in Maple Grove MN, is looking for two full-time teachers: a Kindergarten and Fourth Grade Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The teacher first and foremost supports the mission of Ave Maria Academy to form young minds, hearts and souls to love Jesus Christ and develop a character that allows for true Christian discipleship. The teacher fulfills the mission of the school by planning, guiding and evaluating the learning process within the framework of the school’s philosophy and curriculum for the kindergarten and fourth grade students. The position provides the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual growth toward a successful future. The teacher carries out their work professionally and with a spirit of initiative, creating an environment of confidence and respect.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
  • Plans, implements and supervises the fourth grade education program in accordance with the goals, policies, procedures, philosophy and curriculum of the school.
  • Establishes and maintains an orderly classroom environment conducive to learning. Manages student behavior in accordance with rules and disciplinary system of the school.
  • Establishes positive rapport with parents and communicates student progress with them regularly.
  • Works with the Principal to plan and implement age appropriate activities, programs, community service, and stewardship opportunities for students.
  • Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
The above information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
About Us:                                                                                    
Ave Maria Academy is a Catholic school educating students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade in Maple Grove, MN.
Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Ave Maria Academy forms young minds, hearts, and souls through a commitment to clear thinking, academic achievement, character formation, prayer, and service. In an encouraging and safe environment transformed by faith, reason, and virtue, each child’s unique and God-given talents are nurtured through mastery of a rigorous curriculum and active participation in the Catholic faith.
 
To Apply: Candidates may submit a resume, cover letter, and at least 2 references to Mrs. Lisa Noetzel, Executive Assistant, at frontdesk@avemariaacademy.org. The cover letter should include general philosophy of education, why the candidate would like to work with children of this age, and why they would like to work in a Catholic school. This position will remain open until filled.

Director of Business Operations
St. John the Baptist Parish
New Brighton, Minnesota
Full-Time

Reports to: Pastor
Direct Reports: Director of Maintenance, Office & Facilities Manager, Accounting Staff,
Volunteer Coordinator, Director of Development
FLSA: Exempt
Hours: Full-time, 40+ hours per week
Schedule: Monday through Friday and occasional evenings and weekends may be
required based on parish needs.
Last revision: May 22, 2024
Job Purpose: To support the mission of St. John the Baptist by overseeing the finances, day-today operations, facilities and property management, office services, cemetery, and human
resources of the parish community, in a manner that is guided by the parish mission statement,
supportive of the pastor and enables parish ministries to function effectively.
Essential Functions:
• Coordinate with the pastor, staff, and finance council in planning and monitoring the
annual budgeting process that includes preparation and maintenance of the
administration and operations portion of the budget for the parish.
• Oversee the development efforts of the parish, that includes all parish fund-raising,
capital campaigns, endowment fund, planned giving programs and grant writing
activities.
• Collaborate with the Principal of St. John the Baptist Catholic School to safeguard the
critical church/school relationship and ensure the strength of both.
• Oversee all financial operations for the parish cemetery including but not limited to
establishing the cost of lots and establishing opening/closing fees, and all cemetery
related expenses.
• Oversee direct reporting department heads, which includes the supervision of parish
secretarial, clerical, financial, maintenance staff and all contracted services.
• Ensure compliance with all mandatory federal and state employment laws and policies.
• Assist the pastor and department heads in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training,
supervising, evaluating and disciplining employees.
• Review parish and school staff salary levels with other wage and salary guidelines to
ensure both internal fairness and external equity with the local job market.
• Assume primary responsibility for proper management, upkeep and repair of all
buildings, grounds and material assets of the parish develop a long-range capital
improvement planning process and projects.
• Develop and implement a facility security and emergency plan for the parish, school,
and rectory.
• Develop, manage, and implement 10-year facilities plan that includes an inventory of all
facilities and assets for insurance purposes.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in business, church administration
required. Masters’ degree preferred.
• Five to seven years’ experience in financial management.
• Five to seven years’ experience in property management and human resources.
• Training and experience in accounting, bookkeeping and payroll.
• Prior experience in fundraising, marketing, and stewardship.
• Supervisory and management experience, including both paid staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience in related computer programs and software, e.g. Parish Soft.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Extensive and current knowledge of Roman Catholic Doctrine
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide professional direction and leadership while communicating clear and
accurate directions to others.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to delegate to others.
• Self-motivation with an ability to work productively without supervision.
• Intuitive problem defining skills and knowledge of problem- solving resources,
programs, and actions.
• The ability to work well with people at all levels of employment in both large and small
organizations.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a calm, dignified and respectful manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. (office materials, etc.) using proper techniques.
• Ability to participate in evening and/or weekend meetings, events, or Masses.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Fr. Paul Shovelain, Pastor, St. John the Baptist Church, 835 2nd Ave NW, New Brighton, MN 55112. email: frshovelain@stjohnnyb.org. Fax: 651-633-7404.

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