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St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Niles

Prinicipal

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish and School is seeking a principal to assist in continuing its tradition of high quality academic education in a faith filled Catholic environment. St. Mary’s is a Pre-K through grade 8 school serving 65 students including a Latino population. The school is located at 217 South Lincoln St. Niles, MI in the Diocese of Kalamazoo.

The desired candidate should be a practicing Catholic who would be active on behalf of the school in St. Mary’s parish life. The desired candidate should hold a M.A. or equivalent in an educational field (educational leadership preferred) is currently certified (or readily certifiable) as a Michigan teacher, and eligible for Michigan administrative certification. The desired candidate should have at least 3years of teaching/administrative experience, and also possess the following skills:

1. ability to communicate effectively with school personnel, students, parents, and other   parishioners,
2. thorough knowledge of educational research regarding effective teaching,
3. demonstrated leadership ability in past educational assignments,
4. evidence of teaching competence, classroom management skills, technology skills, and the     ability to recognize and evaluate effective teaching practices within the classroom setting,
5. adequate understanding of the components of child development concepts,
6. commitment to the participate in management training programs and other specified in-   service training activities as designated by the Diocese of Kalamazoo,
7. display knowledge of elementary and middle school best practices curriculum, 
8. specific skills necessary to examine data to determine individual student needs, staff and   curriculum needs and 
9. a willingness to reach out to community experts  for the improvement of the school.

To apply please provide a letter of application, a resume, at least three letters of recommendation, transcripts and contact information for professional and personal references to: Fr. Christian Johnston, Pastor of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception 219 South State St. Niles, MI 49120 or to cjohnston568@gmail.com.  Deadline for application is April 27, 2018.

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St. Stanislaus School

Kindergarten Teacher

St. Stanislaus School in Dorr, MI is seeking a kindergarten teacher for the 18-19 school year to develop academic excellence and Eucharistic love in the spirit, mind and body of every learner. Applicants must have a valid Michigan teaching certificate. The position requires an individual with strong classroom management, organization, understanding of technology integration and positive people skills.  Applicant must be an active Catholic, fully participating in the sacramental life of the church.  Please send resume, with cover letter, to: murphy@st-stans.net by April 27th. (Dorr, MI is located 20 mins. from downtown Grand Rapids near Wayland.) 

St. Mary Paw Paw

Part-Time Preschool Aide

Saint Mary School in Paw Paw, Michigan is seeking a preschool teacher to cover a maternity leave during May and June, 2018, and this position could transition into a preschool teaching position for the 2018-2019 school year.   This is a full-time teaching position, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM. Valid teaching certificate with preschool endorsement is preferred. CPR/First Aid and VIRTUS certification, or willingness to become certified, are necessary.  Please submit resume detailing the above requirements to Michelle Radomsky, Principal, Saint Mary School, 508 Paw Paw Street, Paw Paw, MI, 49079 or electronically to mradomsky@saintmarypawpaw.org.