{"id":9622,"date":"2021-05-04T10:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T14:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spagr.org\/school\/?page_id=9622"},"modified":"2026-07-10T10:02:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T14:02:33","slug":"careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spagr.org\/school\/careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to work with a dynamic and passionate group of people? Want your job to also be a ministry to God? Then this is the place for you! We have an AMAZING community that goes above and beyond to lift us up, support us and pamper us throughout the year! We support one another and have a fun and positive working environment! We are there for each other in the good times and the bad and always work together to do what is best for our students and community! We are committed to small class sizes and to our individual &amp; group continuous learning and improvement. You can check out our current listings below. If we do not have anything open right now, feel free to reach out to us with your interest in future opportunities! s&#99;ho&#111;lof&#102;i&#99;&#101;&#64;&#115;p&#97;&#103;&#114;&#46;&#111;&#114;g or &#112;ar&#105;&#115;&#104;&#111;f&#102;&#105;ce&#64;s&#112;a&#103;r&#46;org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Openings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ggy4P9giZVqyAaJRV8lN3Z4ulyRYSDb4\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employment Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"accordion-block_77c52d646af835215d0204e03ed45b1e\" class=\"accordionBlock \">\r\n        <div class=\"accordion\">\r\n      \t      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionSectionTitle\"><h3>Director of Sacred Music<\/h3> <i class=\"fas fa-plus-circle\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The director of Sacred Music is a full-time position (40 hours weekly) and reports to the pastor of Saint Paul the Apostle Parish and the parish manager.\u00a0 The director is responsible for the planning and execution of the Parish\u2019s sacred music program, most especially the sacred music used at the Sunday and Holy Day Masses, school Masses, funerals, weddings, and other liturgical celebrations.\u00a0 The director reviews all liturgical music programs, procedures, and budgets for parish music programs in close collaboration with the pastor.\u00a0 The director will recruit and rehearse parish volunteer choirs. Will form, train and foster an appreciation and understanding of sacred music at the parish. <a href=\"https:\/\/grdiocese.org\/jobs\/director-of-sacred-music\/\">Apply here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n      \t\t      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionSectionTitle\"><h3>Coordinator for Children Catechesis and Family Events<\/h3> <i class=\"fas fa-plus-circle\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The Coordinator for Children Catechesis and Family Events is a part-time position\u00a0<strong>(25-29 hours weekly based on quarterly events for 48 weeks)<\/strong> and reports to the Director of Evangelization. The Coordinator is responsible for maintaining resources on a weekly basis in the Parish\u2019s Faith Formation programs and Little Apostles Alcove along with tasks to support other Faith Formation and Sacrament Programs within the parish community.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grdiocese.org\/jobs\/coordinator-for-children-catechesis-and-family-events-2026-2027\/\">Full Job Description and to Apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n      \t\t      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionSectionTitle\"><h3>Middle School Science Teacher<\/h3> <i class=\"fas fa-plus-circle\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School is seeking a passionate <b>Middle School Science Teacher<\/b> to join our dynamic team. This full-time position involves teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade science and collaborating with colleagues to fulfill the mission of Catholic education. We are committed to nurturing students\u2019 academic excellence and spiritual growth in a supportive and faith-filled environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Position Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a science teacher at St. Paul the Apostle, you will inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for discovery in your students while fostering a classroom culture rooted in Catholic values. You\u2019ll join a collaborative team of educators who believe that learning should be engaging, meaningful, and reflective of best practices in education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1__8MloLeiOEkFEVxrOfbKB3nKF-kDlrJ5oje50DhocE\/edit?usp=sharing\">Full Job Description Here\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dioceseofgrandrapids.na2.echosign.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhBk0q-RBzOxz24dAjpVHUKvmWJEi3SV9H1Wbyix6dBLgWMdu7wHDciMd3112kZhiGE*\">Application Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n      \t\t      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionSectionTitle\"><h3>Upper Elementary Teacher- Full Time<\/h3> <i class=\"fas fa-plus-circle\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will join and deliver engaging lessons within the upper elementary grade band (3rd, 4th, or 5th), maintain a structured and supportive classroom environment, and align instruction with Catholic values and school standards. Exact grade level TBD.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1mBquYMymECOx7TxvCG8tpOU2eypJnSImJAk8I7u4Jk0\/edit?tab=t.0\">Full Job Description Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dioceseofgrandrapids.na2.echosign.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhBk0q-RBzOxz24dAjpVHUKvmWJEi3SV9H1Wbyix6dBLgWMdu7wHDciMd3112kZhiGE*\">Apply Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n      \t\t      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionSectionTitle\"><h3>Director of After Care and Summer Care Programing<\/h3> <i class=\"fas fa-plus-circle\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">St. Paul the Apostle Early Childhood Center is seeking a director to oversee the daily operations of the school\u2019s after-school care program and summer care programs. This is a year-round, part-time position. We are looking for someone who will create a nurturing learning environment and has a passion for hands-on activities and inquiry-led learning. The director will be responsible for planning and implementing learning experiences in after-care and summer care that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of our children within a Christ-centered, safe, and healthy learning environment. We are looking for someone who will collaborate with school leadership, staff, and families to create a program that reflects and supports the holistic development of each child. This is a grant-funded position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">School year: (39 weeks)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monday &#8211; Friday\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2:00pm-6:00pm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Summer: (8 weeks)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monday &#8211; Thursday\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7:30am-5:30pm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Benefits<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Employees will earn 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Days off on school year planned breaks: 2 weeks Christmas, 1 week spring break, Friday\u2019s off in the summer, 1 week 4th of July, 3 days over Thanksgiving.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Retirement plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Professional learning assistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Daily planning time\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discounted daily in-house lunches\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates must meet the following qualifications:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in education, child development, or related field<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Minimum of 1 year of experience working with school-age children in a childcare or educational setting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Knowledge of child development and behavior management strategies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Proficient usage and integration of technology in the classroom setting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Commitment to lifelong learning as demonstrated by attendance at seminars, in-services, and training<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Commitment to upholding and modeling the values and teachings of the Catholic Church<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CPR and First Aid Certified or willingness to be trained (employer will pay for training)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must have or willing to take Virtus \u2013 Protecting God\u2019s Children Training<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dioceseofgrandrapids.na2.echosign.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhBk0q-RBzOxz24dAjpVHUKvmWJEi3SV9H1Wbyix6dBLgWMdu7wHDciMd3112kZhiGE*\">Apply HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n      \t\t      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionSectionTitle\"><h3>Dean of Students<\/h3> <i class=\"fas fa-plus-circle\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">St. Paul the Apostle is seeking a Dean of Students to join its vibrant staff and school community. \u00a0 The Dean of Students is a mission-driven leader who works to ensure that all students, academically, behaviorally, and spiritually, can thrive in a Christ-centered learning environment. This position integrates the traditional role of Dean of Students with leadership of the school\u2019s student support and special education services, ensuring that every child is known, valued, and supported according to their individual needs and the Gospel values of dignity and respect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This position partners with teachers, parents, and the leadership team to promote a positive school culture, oversee student behavior and discipline, coordinate intervention plans and accommodations, and ensure compliance with state and diocesan policies related to student services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1lr9g1XOYsCoImPl3UmrvnopdlbrLN8iGeub9tWHfaMg\/edit?tab=t.0\">Full Job Description Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dioceseofgrandrapids.na2.echosign.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhBk0q-RBzOxz24dAjpVHUKvmWJEi3SV9H1Wbyix6dBLgWMdu7wHDciMd3112kZhiGE*\">Apply Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n      \t\t      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionSectionTitle\"><h3>After School Care Assistants<\/h3> <i class=\"fas fa-plus-circle\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>St. Paul the Apostle is hiring several part-time Child Care Assistants to work the after school care program for the entirety of the 2024-2025 school year. The start date for this position is August 19th. Hours will be 3:00-5:30 Monday-Friday. We are looking for assistants to work with preschool and school age children. This is a perfect opportunity for college or high-school students looking for some extra income. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolspring.com\/jobdetail?jobId=4711927\">Apply Here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n      \t\t      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionSectionTitle\"><h3>Part-Time Student Support Teacher- Math<\/h3> <i class=\"fas fa-plus-circle\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">St. Paul the Apostle is seeking a part-time Student Support Teacher specializing in Math for grades K\u20138. This educator will play a key role in supporting student growth through intentional small group instruction, providing both targeted intervention and meaningful extension opportunities. The ideal candidate is skilled in assessing student needs, differentiating instruction, and creating a supportive, engaging environment where all learners can build confidence and achieve academic success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1FviTEz79JdVtyX9mwAFBnz5o5o4syp_nPhfUX8TEFGw\/edit?tab=t.0\">Full Job Description Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dioceseofgrandrapids.na2.echosign.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhBk0q-RBzOxz24dAjpVHUKvmWJEi3SV9H1Wbyix6dBLgWMdu7wHDciMd3112kZhiGE*\">Apply Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n      \t\t      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionSectionTitle\"><h3>Part-Time Art Teacher (Shared-Time through Brighton Public Schools)<\/h3> <i class=\"fas fa-plus-circle\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n      \t\t\t<div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Art K-8th Grade (3 days\/week)<\/p>\n<p>We are seeking a creative and engaging K\u20138 Art Teacher to provide instruction through a shared-time program funded by Brighton Public Schools. 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