Job Opportunities

We are seeking an engaging musician to serve full-time fostering ministry growth/development and community’s full participation in liturgy.

Qualifications
Catholic in good standing; motivated liturgical musician with minimum BA in Music; knowledge of /respect for Catholic liturgy and traditional/contemporary Catholic music; 3+ years parish music ministry experience preferred. Organ/piano skills necessary; knowledge of chant/church musical patrimony a plus.

Basic Job Responsibilities
Plan/prepare music for liturgical/para-liturgical services; Recruit, develop, coordinate, schedule and direct preschool through adult volunteer choirs/choral groups, instrumental ensembles, and cantors/accompanists.

Excellent administrative, organizational, pastoral and communication skills essential. Professional/personal faith growth expected.

Salary/benefits commensurate with education/experience. Submit cover letter, resume and references by email to Adam Brill - liturgy@stabcs.org. Start: ASAP. Open until filled.

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The Child Development Center at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish seeks a warm and nurturing teacher to provide a safe and loving environment for children where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected.  Responsibilities include planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons based on curriculum guidelines and ensuring consistency in teaching and discipline that is in line with center standards.

You may apply in person at the CDC office or by email to stacdc@stabcs.org.

Summary of essential job functions:

• Offer a program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of both the individual child and the group
• Supervise children at all times, ensuring their health and safety
• Interact with children and encourage their involvement in activities while relating to them with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience
• Prepare a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean, and appealing and permits the child to grow and to explore
• Help plan and implement weekly lesson plans based on a curriculum outline
• Establish and maintain good communications with parents daily and through parent conferences
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as dictated by the Child Development Center and the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, to assure compliance for state certification and accreditation

• Minimum age: 18 years
• High School diploma or GED.  An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred.
• Must be willing to attend a minimum of 24 hours of required training each year.
• Must have 6 months prior experience in a licensed childcare facility or a school setting OR be willing to obtain 8 hours of pre-service training.  Previous experience in childcare is preferred.
• Pass FBI fingerprinting and background check.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid Training and the Diocese of Austin Ethics & Integrity in Ministry Training.

• Adequate physical ability to perform necessary duties related to age of children in classroom (ability to lift, ability to get up and down from floor, etc.).
• Must be able to work a set schedule between the hours of 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.