The Academy of the Sacred Heart, a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is a Catholic, independent coeducational school for children ages 3 through Grade 8 located in historic Saint Charles, MO. Drawing from the strength of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education, the Academy endeavors to educate and inspire the heart and mind of each child to become a courageous and confident leader who knows and loves God, and who reveals that love by serving others.
Why a career at the Academy?Some of the Academy’s benefits:
- Medical (Academy pays 60% of employee only coverage)
- Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (Standard Plan)
- Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (Premier Plan)
- Dental & Vision (Academy pays 60% of employee only coverage)
- Guardian
- Life/AD&D/Long Term Disability
- $50,000 life insurance policy
- $50,000 AD&D policy
- Long term disability coverage
- Tuition Remission
- Continuing Education
- Retirement
- Employer contribution – 5% of W-2 earnings (no employee contribution required)
- Auto contributions available
- Annual retirement education meetings
- Personal/Sick/Vacation days
- Dependent on faculty/staff position and varies based on number of years of service
Non-Discrimination Statement
Academy of the Sacred Heart provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to their age, color, disability status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other class protected by state or federal law. As a Catholic school in the Sacred Heart tradition, Academy of the Sacred Heart reserves the right to use religion as a hiring criterion for selected positions, as permitted by law. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
Available Positions:
Teaching Assistant for PK-4 Year-Old ClassTeaching Assistant for PK-4 Year-Old Class — The Academy of the Sacred Heart, Saint Charles MO
The Academy of the Sacred Heart, an independent, private, Catholic school in Saint Charles, MO, invites applications for a Pre-Kindergarten teaching assistant for the 2024-25 school year. Ideal candidates should have experience working with young children.
Mission Statement
Rooted in the spirituality of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (RSCJ) and in the evolving tradition of the Roman Catholic Church, the Academy continues to embrace an educational approach that values the integration of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of our students. From this perspective:
We educate and inspire the heart and mind of each child to become a courageous and confident leader who knows and loves God and who reveals that love by serving others.
Mission Expectation
Once hired, teachers and support staff are expected to familiarize themselves with and live the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.
Other Professional Expectations:
- Have experience working in an early childhood environment.
- Support the lead teacher in instruction and daily responsibilities with the students.
- Demonstrate a sincere desire for working with young students.
- Possess the ability to nurture and support young students as they begin formal school.
- Possess effective classroom management skills.
- Collaborate and plan activities with the lead teacher.
- Work with small groups of students and one on one with students.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, administrators, and parents.
- Be a collaborative member of a highly professional learning community.
- Commit to ongoing professional development and growth as the position may require.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should complete the online employment application via the Academy of the Sacred Heart-Saint Charles website. As part of the application, please upload a resume, list of references and cover letter addressed to:
Mrs. Marcia Renken, Principal
619 N. Second Street, Saint Charles, MO 63301
Phone: 636-946-6127
Website: ash1818.org
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Elementary School Physical Education/Health Teacher (K-8) — Academy of the Sacred Heart, Saint Charles MO
The Academy of the Sacred Heart, an independent, private, Catholic school in Saint Charles, MO, invites applications for a Physical Education and Health teacher for the 2024-25 school year. Ideal candidates should have an excellent background in the content area and successful teaching experience. They will be required to be a collaborative member of a highly professional learning community.
Mission Statement
Rooted in the spirituality of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (RSCJ) and in the evolving tradition of the Roman Catholic Church, the Academy continues to embrace an educational approach that values the integration of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of our students. From this perspective:
We educate and inspire the heart and mind of each child to become a courageous and confident leader who knows and loves God and who reveals that love by serving others.
Mission Expectation
Once hired, teachers are expected to familiarize themselves with and live the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.
Other Professional Expectations
Bachelor’s degree in physical/health education is preferred. A Physical Education Certification is required.
- Demonstrate a sincere passion for working with students, ages 5-14.
- Possess the ability to inspire and motivate students to learn and practice healthy life-long habits through exercise and sporting activities.
- Display a positive attitude and enthusiasm that ensures everyone feels capable and included.
- Has a broad knowledge base about physical development and benchmarks, rules of sports, proper form, safety gear, modifications, and a variety of ways that help students connect to each activity.
- Adapt and modify lessons to include students of different levels and abilities.
- Demonstrate and participate in a variety of physical activities.
- Communicate with students in a clear manner that helps them gain knowledge, understand directions and expectations, and learn through physical activity, and keeps students safe.
- Organize equipment and keep plans to ensure the flow of class.
- Utilize and integrate technology to enhance the program.
- Monitor and document student progress.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents regarding scheduling needs, upcoming performances, and student progress.
- Possesses effective classroom management skills.
- Commit to ongoing professional development and growth.
Application Process
Interested candidates should complete the online employment application via the Academy of the Sacred Heart-Saint Charles website. As part of the application, please upload a resume, list of references and cover letter addressed to:
Mrs. Marcia Renken, Principal
619 N 2nd St
St. Charles MO 63301
Phone: 636-946-6127
Website: ash1818.org
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Substitute Teacher — Academy of the Sacred Heart, Saint Charles MO
The Academy of the Sacred Heart, an independent, private, Catholic school in Saint Charles, MO, invites applications for a Substitute Teacher in Primary School, Lower School, and Middle School. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university and a strong desire to work with children. Substitute pay is $100 for a full day.
Mission Statement
Rooted in the spirituality of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (RSCJ) and in the evolving tradition of the Roman Catholic Church, the Academy continues to embrace an educational approach that values the integration of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of our students. From this perspective,
We educate and inspire the heart and mind of each child to become a courageous and confident leader who knows and loves God and who reveals that love by serving others.
Mission Expectation
Once hired, Academy faculty members are expected to familiarize themselves with and live the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.
Other Professional Expectations
- Demonstrate a sincere passion for working with students
- Maintain a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment
- Follow teacher’s lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning
- Assign classwork and homework in full accordance of lesson plans
- Use a variety of teaching strategies to fit the learning styles of various students and grade levels
- Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground/break and during dismissal
- Possess the ability to inspire students to learn
- Utilize and integrate technology to enhance teaching and learning
- Communicate effectively with colleagues
- Possess the ability to inspire students to be in relationship with God and grow in their life of prayer
- Motivate students to live lives consistent with their values and beliefs
- Demonstrate competence in, or desire to grow in, the charism of the Society of the Sacred Heart
Application Process
Please send a letter stating personal interest in this faculty position and a resume to:
Mrs. Julie Saville
Accounting Supervisor/Human Resources
619 N. Second Street
Saint Charles, MO 63301
Phone: 636-946-6127
Website: ash1818.org
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
