Job Opportunities

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish seeks an experienced, professional, licenced Director to lead our award-winning Child Development Center.  As Director, you are responsible for the effective management of all aspects of the day-to-day operation and management of the CDC, including increasing enrollment, building parent relationships, financial management, the hiring and development of staff, and organizing special events.

To apply for the position contact business@stabcs.org

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment according to state, local and church standards.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, inspire and build close relationships with teachers.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, and community contacts.
• Lead special events, trainings, open houses and staff meetings
• Responsible for staff scheduling, budget management and staff files.
• Reliable with strong character and values. Serves as a role model for others in the school and embodies the servant leadership philosophy. Practicing Catholic preferred.
• Must complete Diocese of Austin online employee application with background check and complete the Ethics and Integrity in Ministry Workshop within 60 days of employment.
• Maintain flexibility to work hours between 6:45 am and 6:00 pm.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Highly professional and dependable
• Ability to communicate with, motivate others, analyze and solve problems; including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Effective leader with the ability to exercise appropriate, independent judgment calls.
• Knowledge of state and local standards and appropriate early child development practices.
• Ability to ensure safe, nurturing, learning environment for children.
• Proficient use of technology including Microsoft Office Products as required.

Experience/Education:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Director in a licensed childcare center
• Degree in early childhood education or child development preferred
• State of Texas Director Credential required
• Knowledge of Procare is a plus
• DFPS background clearance required
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish seeks a dynamic, engaging individual to fill the role of Event Coordinator.  The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic, highly organized, creative, and service-oriented.  The Event Coordinator will perform a wide range of event coordination and development activities, along with administrative and office support tasks. Responsibilities include developing event timelines, planning and coordinating hospitality events, addressing resource needs, and scheduling and training parishioners who will serve at special events. May be required to work on evenings, weekends, or holidays to provide program support.  This is a full-time, on-site position.

To apply send your resume to pastoral@stabcs.org. 

Essential Job Duties:

• Plans and coordinates hospitality and facility needs in close cooperation with the Priest, Deacons, Pastoral Associate, Business Administrator, Facilities Director, Liturgy Director, and Music Director
• Special event planning, coordination, and promotion as it pertains to Liturgy, Ministry, and Parish events, including but not limited to STA Feast Day, World Marriage Day, Seasonal Book Gift programs, Garage Sale, AquinasFest, and receptions for Adore, Becoming Fully Catholic, Confirmation, Divine Mercy, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Funerals and Weddings, Senior Luncheons, and Welcome Events
• Contacts and recruits parishioners to serve at special events
• Identifies available resources and dates for Event Chairs
• Attends major parish events to serve as a resource and problem solver
• Completes building use requests with the Parish Business Administrator and room set-up requests with Facilities for parish activities and groups
• Sets up the sound system and audio-visual equipment as needed for events/programs (e.g. TV/overhead projector/video-camera for live-streams/on-line events)
• Drafts announcements and promotional materials for liturgy/ministry events for submittal to Communications Coordinator
• Develops and posts signage for changes to confessions/mass schedules and event locations including non-parish events such as weddings, diocesan training, and deanery/community events.
• Coordinates training and set-up of hospitality with parishioners for parish receptions, funerals, and events
• Refers parishioners serving at events for EIM application and training
• Handles requests for information and data relating to Liturgy/Events
• Sets seasonal campus environment to reflect liturgical seasons and support Parish events and activities
• Maintains necessary records and databases pertaining to various parish events
• Creates documents and spreadsheets as needed to track necessary data including name tags and sign-in sheets
• General clerical duties including photocopying, faxing, emailing, and mailing
• Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system
• Prepare purchase orders
• Maintains confidentiality of records and personal information
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective development, planning, and organizing of events and activities
• Exceptional hospitality skills and abilities
• Creativity in setting a welcoming and appropriate environment for events and liturgical seasons
• Basic understanding of the liturgical calendar and sanctity of sacred places, things, and persons as well as the reverence and decorum according to the Roman Catholic tradition
• Ability to effectively initiate, prioritize, and accomplish daily, weekly, and monthly tasks
• Ability to set-up needed sound and visual support systems such as microphones, TVs, projectors, video cameras, laptops, etc.
• Computer skills including proficient use of Word, Excel, and other relevant software
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record-keeping
• Knowledge and operation of standard office equipment
• Problem assessment and problem-solving
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Customer service orientation
• Professional appearance and cooperative approach
• Able to maintain a neat, clean and safe work area
• Willing to assist others
• Friendly and approachable attitude with coworkers and visitors

Expected Work Hours:  32-40 hours per week, some overtime may be required

May be required to work early mornings/evenings, weekends, or holidays to provide program support particularly on Church Holy Days of Obligation, or during Parish events, trainings, and meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Training:  High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred
               Experience:  5- years relevant work/volunteer experience preferred
Language:  English language skills required.  Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Catholic Requirement: Preferable
               Licenses/Certifications:

• Must be certified in Diocese of Austin EIM within 90 days of employment and maintain certification throughout the employment period
• Valid Texas driver’s license

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 requirements

• 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.

Abilities required

• 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.