Careers
We are in search of candidates looking to join a team that is providing an authentically Catholic education to our young children in our community. The Church is bound as a mother to give to these children of hers an education by which their whole life can be imbued with the spirit of Christ.
”...Evangelization and integral human development are intertwined in the Church’s educational work. In fact, the Church’s work of education “aims not only to ensure the maturity proper to the human person, but above all to ensure that the baptized, gradually initiated into the knowledge of the mystery of salvation, become ever more aware of the gift of faith."
St. Mary's will offer a style of education that blends Classical Liberal Arts and Montessori models, building a foundation where your child will encounter Truth, Beauty and Goodness and be able to think critically. If you want to join our team, please reach out to us at e-mail!
Current School Openings:
Montessori Lead Primary Teacher
Full-time
Catholic Preferred but Not Required
St. Mary Catholic School, located at 66 East William Street Delaware Ohio 43015, is seeking a full-time
Montessori Assistant for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Essential Job Functions:
Supports St. Mary Principal in serving students as well as parents. Applicant must have the ability to guide/direct, monitor and supervise 3-6 year old children utilizing prescribed Montessori training and
techniques. Continues afternoon Kindergarten work cycle for all day children.
Must fully embrace the teachings of the Catholic Church and have the ability to give examples, instruction,
and guidance to students in the Catholic faith. Must be open to having Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Curriculum as part of their prepared environment, and either have the Level 1 certification or an assistant
catechist in the prepared environment available for presentations with the children.
Maintain and foster positive and constructive interaction with students and parents. Ensure and assist with
maintaining a safe and clean environment. Assist with other duties as needed: may include food preparation, answering the phone, responding to parent questions, and opening and closing the school. Transparent Classroom is used for record-keeping and regular parent communication. Participates in special events. Normal work hours are from 7:30-3:30 M-F; mid-August to the end of May.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies, procedures, and guidelines outlined in the School’s policy and procedures manuals.
Must meet the following basic requirements:
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At least 1,040 hours of experience as an assistant teacher, aide, or student intern, preferably in a
Montessori primary classroom -
CPR/First Aid certification
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Have the physical capacity to work with preschool/Kindergarten aged children.
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Continued professional development (minimum 15 hours per school year).
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Background checks and drug screening must be passed prior to beginning employment.
Required: Compliance with BCI&I background checks and completion of Protecting God's Children program. -
Education: Diploma from Association Montessori Society AMI/AMS/NAMC program with a
baccalaureate degree (or equivalent such as a pre-primary credential, primary diploma, or provisional
certificate from the American Montessori Society) -
Experience: A minimum of one year of prior experience in a classroom setting is required;
Computer experience is preferred. -
Job-Related Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and understand the Catholic perspective; ability
to multi-task and establish priorities; high level of integrity and professionalism; Ability to maintain
flexible attitude and approach towards assignments and successfully operate under appropriate
guidelines; light typing, filing, and proofreading skills, excellent communication skills and knowledge of
office equipment. Knowledge of Microsoft software applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook,
Excel, and PowerPoint). -
Interpersonal Skills: The ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.
Language skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, and write short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate with customers, parents, and other visitors to the school. -
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to use U.S. standards of currency and measurement. -
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved
written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in
standardized situations. -
Working Environment: The ability to maintain all information highly confidential.
Montessori Assistant
Full-time
Catholic Preferred but Not Required
St. Mary Catholic School, located at 66 East William Street Delaware Ohio 43015, is seeking a full-time
Montessori Assistant for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Essential Job Functions:
An employee in this position will assist in our 3-6 yr. old class under the Lead Primary Teacher. Supports
Montessori Primary Teachers in serving students as well as parents.
Applicant must have the ability to guide/direct, monitor and supervise any age group of students utilizing
prescribed Montessori training and techniques. St. Mary will provide and pay for training if necessary in
Montessori and/or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Must have the ability to adapt to the needs of the students and the community. Maintain and foster positive and constructive interaction with students and parents. Ensure and assist with maintaining a safe and clean environment. In the afternoon, the applicant is the lead teacher in the napping environment. Participates in special events. Normal work hours are from 7:30-3:30 M-F; mid-August to the end of May.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential job responsibilities; it does not
prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All the duties and standards within this job description
will be performed according to the established policies, procedures, and guidelines outlined in the School’s
policy and procedures manuals.
Must meet the following basic requirements:
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High school degree
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2-3 years of work with children under the age of 6
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Any license, certificates, or specialized ongoing training that are required by Ohio state law or regulatory agencies. For example CDA, CPR, ECE units, law enforcement clearance, etc. groups.
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Compliance with BCI&I background checks and completion of Protecting God’s Children program.
Experience: A minimum of one year of prior experience in a classroom setting is required; computer experience is preferred.
After School Childcare Teacher
Part-time
Catholic Preferred but Not Required
St. Mary, located at 66 East William Street Delaware Ohio, has an opening available for two (2) childcare
teachers for their After-School program for grades K-8. Hours are 2:30 pm-6:60 pm, part-
time, up to 5 days per week.
Requirements:
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High School diploma/equivalent
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Previous childcare experience preferred
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Recent satisfactory FBI and BCI background checks
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Have attended or be willing to attend a VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children training
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to employment@delawarestmary.org
Classroom Aide (Multiple Openings)
Full-time
Catholic Preferred but Not Required
St. Mary School, located at 66 East William Street Delaware Ohio, is seeking multiple Classroom Aides
for the 2024-2025 school year.
Requirements:
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Hold an appropriate aide license or be eligible to obtain one before beginning to teach
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Current satisfactory BCI & FBI background checks
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Have attended or be willing to attend a VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children training
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume to employment@delawarestmary.org
