Jobs

Art Teacher – The Franciscan School
The Franciscan School, a Catholic parochial school with K-8^th grade, is seeking a qualified teacher to work with the K-8^th grades as an art instructor.  The primary role of the teacher will be to instruct students in the visual arts, while challenging them to move beyond whatever might be their current level of experience and talent.  The candidate will demonstrate the ability to draw the students out to reach their full artistic potential as it applies to the goals and requirements of the Diocesan Visual Arts curriculum. Instruction in ceramics, charcoal drawings, oil pastels, or other mediums is expected, as well as the integration of technology into the art classes. As an instructor of kindergarten through 8th grade in a school with over 680 students, the ability to tie together the lessons within each grade, and make them build upon each other year after year is essential. Additionally, the candidate would be responsible for organizing the annual Franciscan School Art Show.  The Art Show each spring is a highly anticipated event that draws parents, students, and faculty together to view the tremendous talent displayed by our students.

Candidates must have NC teaching licensure or be able to obtain NC teaching licensure. Preferred candidates will have teaching experience in Art and experience in working with outside agencies that would enhance our Art program.

The Franciscan School is part of the Education Ministry of the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school was established in 2000 and is rooted in the Franciscan tradition. The Franciscan School provides a learning environment that embraces the Gospel values of the Roman Catholic faith.

If you are interested in joining a dynamic educational environment working with dedicated professionals to provide an academically challenging experience for our students, please send a cover letter that includes your educational philosophy and resume to: tfsresume@stfrancisraleigh.org.
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Part-Time Youth Ministry Specialist
The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi (Raleigh, NC) seeks a creative and collaborative person to serve as Youth Ministry Specialist in the Lifelong Faith Formation Office for a 5000+ household, Vatican II parish. This is a 20 hour a week ministerial position with benefits. The Youth Ministry Specialist works together with the Coordinator of Youth Ministry to strategically plan and cooperatively lead cohesive lifelong faith formation for families with youth that focuses on primacy of adult faith formation. The Specialist will be working with both the Middle School Youth and Confirmation programs, specifically on Sunday night ministry events, evening preparation sessions, and weekend retreats and other events.

The Youth Ministry Specialist must possess at least a high school diploma and have experience in basic data management, project planning, and time management. Experience in educational setting and/or parish setting preferred. Active, practicing Catholic with experience in pastoral ministry and/or leadership position. Dedicated to collaborative ministry and the advancement of a vision of the Church as promoted by Vatican Council II. Self-motivated and creative. Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references by April 25, 2012 to formation.search@stfrancisraleigh.org. A complete job description can be found on the parish website.  Or  Click Here

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Community Center Facility Specialist
The Community Life Ministries currently does not have openings for these part-time employment positions.  However, resumes are kept on file and inquires are made when an opening becomes available.

We seek part-time employees to work evenings and weekends in 3-6 hours shifts.  These staff members will oversee the safety and security of community life programs, activities, and events that strengthen the communal aspects of our parish, community, and neighborhood in light of our mission to be “one family living in community.”  These people will work directly with the coordinator of community life to support the operation of the Assisi Community Center by ensuring a clean, safe, controlled environment in accordance with the Diocese of Raleigh and parish procedures and guidelines.  Duties will include but are not limited to:  monitoring entrance and departure of visitors to maintain the security and safety of premises both visually and through security cameras; circulating among visitors to preserve order and protect property; answering telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide support; warning persons of code of conduct infractions or violations; and dismisses violators from premises if necessary.  Each staff member will also have additional areas of responsibility within Community Life depending on skills such as: assisting athletic leagues or community center programs,  interfacing with community organizations, helping with parish-wide event planning or support the operations of the Assisi Café.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required and the applicant must possess, or be able to obtain, Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR Certification with First Aid training, and Diocese of Raleigh Safe Child training.

The hours of this part-time position are weekday evenings and weekend days not to exceed 20 hours per week.

For a complete job description, questions, or to submit a resume, please email: tricia.henry@stfrancisraleigh.org

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