Career Opportunities

List of 4 items.

• Elementary School Library Assistant

  Position Summary:
  
  

  Saint John's School, a Toddler to 12-grade co-ed secular school, actively seeks a dynamic and seasoned individual to join our team. The role of an elementary library assistant is crucial in assisting the librarian, teachers, and students in effectively utilizing library services. This role involves coordinating library maintenance, managing inventory, and supporting various library operations to ensure a seamless and enriching user experience. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of previous experience, preferably within a private or independent school setting.
  • Proficiency in literacy skills, including information, media, visual, digital, and technological literacy.
  • Competency in computer systems, including MS Office, Internet, and other web applications.
  • Exemplary work ethic, an upbeat demeanor, adaptability, and a willingness to undertake assigned tasks.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and oral skills in both English and Spanish are a must.
  • Friendly and professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Experience supervising elementary school students.
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Proficiency in thriving within a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
  • Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
  • Understand and exhibit high standards of professional conduct.
  • Solid and effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Computer/technological skills.
  • Effective ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time adequately.
  • Demonstrated organizational prowess and adept problem-solving abilities.

  • Main Goals:

  • Support the Elementary Library program to align with SJS's mission, goals, and objectives.
  • Promote critical thinking, enthusiasm for reading, and ethical information usage among students.
  • Serve as a liaison for teachers in integrating library resources into lesson planning and instructional design.
  • Evaluate and enhance the library's active resources, such as magazines and books.
  • Oversee inventory control and management.
  •  Greet and assist students, parents, faculty, and staff in a friendly and professional manner.

  • Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Review and procure library supplies as needed.
  • Assist with the handling and processing magazines and other literature delivered to the school.
  • Conduct inventory management for books, magazines, and other library resources.
  • Manage library materials' check-in and check-out process, including shelving and general organization.
  • Assist with the opening and closing of the library, ensuring all equipment is turned off and the library is secure.
  • Announce closing times and ensure all users leave the library promptly.
  • Update and organize new magazines and books in the library system and manage the display of new resources.
  • Maintain and update library archives and files.
  • Draft memos, letters, and other forms related to library operations.
  • Handle phone calls and manage scheduling for library use, including class visits and media center appointments.
  • Support book exhibitions, participate in special library events, and assist library helpers, parent volunteers, and other support staff.
  • Enforce library policies and procedures, maintaining discipline and ensuring compliance with library rules.
  • Aid with technology, including printers, multi-use equipment, and projectors.
  • Collaborate with the Library Supervisor or Leader to develop strategies for enhancing library resources and address any issues impacting daily operations.

   

  How to Apply:

  -Interested candidate, please send a letter of interest detailing your qualifications, teaching philosophy, three (3) references, and your Curriculum Vitae to employment@sjspr.org. Please include in the subject line. "Elementary Library Assistant".

• Secondary Library Support Specialist

  Position Summary:
  
  

  Saint John’s School, a Toddler to 12-grade co-ed secular school is actively seeking a dynamic and seasoned individual to join our team. The role of the Secondary Library Support Specialist plays a crucial role in assisting the Librarian, Teachers, and Students in effectively utilizing Library Services. This role involves coordinating library maintenance, managing inventory, and supporting various library operations to ensure a seamless and enriching experience for all users. This position requires strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a private or independent school setting.
  • Proficiency in literacy skills, including information, media, visual, digital, and technological literacy.
  • Competency in computer systems, including MS Office, Internet, and other web applications.
  • Exemplary work ethic, a positive demeanor, adaptability, and a willingness to undertake assigned tasks.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and oral skills in both English and Spanish a must.
  • Friendly and professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Experience supervising secondary school students.
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Proficiency in thriving within a dynamic and fast paced setting.
  • Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
  • Understand and exhibit high standards of professional conduct.
  • Solid and effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Computer/technological skills.
  • Effective ability to organize, prioritize and manage time adequately.
  • Demonstrated organizational prowess and adept problem-solving abilities.

  Main Goals:
  

  • Support the Secondary Library program to align with the mission, goals, and objectives of SJS.
  • Promote critical thinking, enthusiasm for reading, and ethical information usage among students.
  • Serve as a liaison for teachers in integrating library resources into lesson planning and instructional design.
  • Evaluate and enhance the library’s active resources, such as magazines and books.
  • Oversee inventory control and management.
  • Assist with any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor or the Librarian Media Specialist. Greet and assist students, parents, faculty and staff in a friendly and professional manner.

  Tasks and Responsibilities:
  

  • Review and procure library supplies as needed.
  • Assist with the handling and processing of magazines and other literature delivered to the school.
  • Conduct inventory management for books, magazines, and other library resources.
  • Manage the check-in and check-out process for library materials, including shelving and general organization.
  • Assist with the opening and closing of the library, ensuring all equipment is turned off and the library is secure.
  • Announce closing times and ensure all users leave the library promptly.
  • Update and organize new magazines and books in the library system and manage the display of new resources.
  • Maintain and update library archives and files.
  • Draft memos, letters, and other forms related to library operations.
  • Handle phone calls and manage scheduling for library use, including class visits and media center appointments.
  • Support book exhibitions, participate in special library events, and assist library helpers, parent volunteers, and other support staff.
  • Enforce library policies and procedures, maintaining discipline and ensuring compliance with library rules.
  • Aid with technology, including printers, multi-use equipment, and projectors.
  • Collaborate with the Library Supervisor or Leader to develop strategies for enhancing library resources and address any issues impacting daily operations.

   

  How to Apply:

  
  Interested candidate, please send a letter of interest detailing your qualifications, teaching philosophy, three (3) references, and your Curriculum Vitae to employment@sjspr.org. Please include in the subject line. “Secondary Library Support Specialist”.

• Secondary School Administrative Assistant

  Position Summary:
  
  

  Saint John’s School, a Toddler to 12-grade co-ed secular school is actively seeking a dynamic and seasoned individual to join our team. The role of the Secondary Administrative Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the school office by providing administrative support to the secondary principal, faculty, staff, students, and parents.  This role is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the secondary division team, ensuring the efficient operation of the secondary office, and facilitating communication between faculty, students, parents and the community. This position requires strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a private or independent school setting.
  • Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Exemplary work ethic, a positive demeanor, adaptability, and a willingness to undertake assigned tasks.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
  • Excellent written and oral skills in both English and Spanish a must.
  • Friendly and professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to build connections with children, families and school staff required.
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Proficiency in thriving within a dynamic and fast paced setting.
  • Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
  • Understand and exhibit high standards of professional conduct.
  • Solid and effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Computer/technological skills.
  • Effective ability to organize, prioritize and manage time adequately.
  • Demonstrated organizational prowess and adept problem-solving abilities.

   

  Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist students, parents, faculty and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Answer and direct phone calls, emails and other inquiries to the appropriate parties.
  • Maintain and organize office files, records and documentation, ensuring confidentiality where necessary.
  • Prepare and distribute school communications.
  • Assist the principal and other administrators with scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating appointments.
  • Prepare and edit correspondence, reports and other documents as needed.
  • Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and grade reports in compliance with school policies and state regulations.
  • Aid faculty and staff with various administrative tasks, including copying, filing and distributing materials.
  • Be a liaison between the faculty and principal.
  • Manage the substitute teacher process.
  • Handle students' requests such as issuing late passes, coordinating early dismissal and providing general information.
  • Support the coordination of student activities, clubs and extracurricular programs.
  • Any other activity assigned by the secondary principal.

  How to Apply:

  -Interested candidate, please send a letter of interest detailing your qualifications, teaching philosophy, three (3) references, and your Curriculum Vitae to employment@sjspr.org. Please include in the subject line. “Secondary Administrative Assistant”.

• Substitute Teachers

  Requirements:

  • At least one (1) year of successful teaching experience working with students, ideally in a private or independent school.