JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Most recently updated 05/14/2008

The Personnel Office receives job openings from within the boundaries of the Diocese of San Jose, and open positions are frequently updated on this page. Hours of the Personnel Office are: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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PARISH OPENINGS

MOST HOLY TRINITY PARISH in San Jose

Part-Time Confirmation Coordinator

Most Holy Trinity Parish is accepting applications for the position of Confirmation Coordinator. The Confirmation Program Coordinator is a professionally trained minister who provides leadership and training to the volunteer catechists who implement the High School Confirmation Program. This program provides catechetical and sacrament preparation for approximately 100 high school aged youth in a one year program. The program meets for two hours each week on Sunday and includes a weekend retreat. The program is integrated with the Growing in Faith Together (G.I.F.T.), the parish whole family faith formation program.

Qualifications include:

• Completion of Institute of Leadership in Ministry or its equivalent
• Master Catechist Certification or in the process of completing Program or equivalent
• Experience in Youth Ministry
  Team building, knowledge of adolescent development
  Working with diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel and Parish Soft Data Base

For a full job description, or please contact:
Sr. Patricia Galli, RSM

2040 Nassau Drive

San Jose, CA   95122
pgalli@mht-church.org

(408) 729-0101, Ext. 117

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SACRED HEART OF JESUS PARISH in San Jose

Part-Time Office Assistant (16 hours per week)

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in San Jose is looking for a qualified person who can provide clerical support to parish office personnel.  This parish provides services primarily to Spanish-speaking parishioners.  Some of the responsibilities of this part-time position include:

• Weekly registration of sacraments, especially baptisms
• Recording of sacrament notifications received from other parishes
• Sorting/distributing mail and faxes
• Substitute for the receptionist during breaks and lunch time
• Substitute for the receptionist during sick or vacation time
• Assist in the office as needed

Preferred qualifications: Proficiency in the use of a computer.  Bilingual, English/Spanish is a requirement and a good penmanship is a plus.  The salary will be determined according to the Diocesan Guidelines.

Persons interested are asked to contact:
Florina Gallegos or Hector Jimenez
Phone: (408) 292-0146

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SAINT ANTHONY PARISH in San Jose

Part-time Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Saint Anthony Parish is seeking a part-time youth minister to develop, coordinate and implement a youth program meeting the spiritual and social needs of Catholic youth particularly in junior high (7/8) and high school (9 -12) using a comprehensive ministry approach. Good organization and communication skills, computer based word processing skills, and 2-5 years experience of working with youth are required. Salary range in accord with Diocese of San Jose guidelines. Start date – July 1st.

Please send resume and two (2) letters of reference to:

Joann Maier

Saint Anthony Church

20101 McKean Road

San Jose, CA   95120

Fax: (408) 997-4801

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SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH in San Jose

Part-Time Music Director/Liturgist

Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in San Jose is looking for a qualified person who can plan, administer and implement liturgical music ministry appropriate for parish liturgies and other parish celebrations. The responsibilities consist of:

1. Recruiting, formation and direction of choirs, cantors and musicians in the various community masses.
2. Scheduling of choirs, cantors and musicians for masses and other celebrations.
3. Conducting regular weekly choir practice or as the need arises.
4. Serving as an accompanist, cantor or song leader at various liturgical celebrations as the need arises.

Preferred Qualifications are: Proficient as a pianist or organist, and as a cantor. Must have least two years experience as a music and choir director in a parish setting. This person must have liturgical competence through study and or experience. Proficiency in the use of a computer is a requirement. The salary will be determined according to Diocesan Guidelines.

If this position is of interest to you, please get in touch with:

Willy Agbayani
Director for Planning and Operations
Phone: (408) 223-1562 x 302
wagbayani@sfoasj.org

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SAINT LAWRENCE, THE MARTYR PARISH in Santa Clara

Part-time Lifeguards

Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish has openings for part-time lifeguards for the months of June, July & August. Friday evenings from 5:30pm – 7:30pm and Sundays, from 1:30pm – 3:30pm, as well as other dates and times. Red Cross or equivalent certification required. Salary based on experience: $10 - $15 per hour.

For more information or to send resume, contact:

Mary Stringari

Phone: (408)296-3000
Fax: (408) 296-3100

E-mail: mstringari@saintlawrence.org

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SAINT NICHOLAS PARISH in Los Altos

Keyboard Accompanist

Saint Nicholas Church in Los Altos is looking for a Keyboard Accompanist needed for 9:15AM Sunday Liturgy. Applicant should be familiar with Roman Catholic Liturgy and be comfortable with leading a congregation in sung prayer. Compensation will be determined by experience and education.

Please Fax, e-mail, or mail resumes to

Saint Nicholas Church

ATTN: Michael Wright

473 Lincoln Avenue

Los Altos, CA  94022

Fax: (650) 948-2056

E-mail: mwrightsncc@yahoo.com

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DIOCESAN OFFICES AND ORGANIZATIONS OPENINGS

There are no openings at this time.

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CEMETERIES OPENINGS

There are no openings at this time.

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SCHOOL OPENINGS

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> Assistant Principals

> Teachers

> Elementary/Middle

> Secondary

> Other Administration

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SCHOOL OPENINGS > Principals

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SCHOOL OPENINGS > Assistant Principals

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SCHOOL OPENINGS > Teachers > Elementary/Middle Schools

HOLY SPIRIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in San Jose

• Part-time 6th - 8th Grade Spanish Teacher

Holy Spirit School is seeking a Spanish teacher for grades 6th through 8th for school year 2008-2009. The position is part time at three days per week and includes benefits. The candidate should hold a California Teaching credential or be enrolled in a credential program. Strong technology skills are also required.

For more information please contact

Eileen Cully, Principal

E-mail: eileen.cully@holyspirit-school.org

Website: www.holyspirit-school.org

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SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Saratoga

• Full-time 7th Grade Teacher

Sacred Heart Elementary School is seeking a teacher for seventh grade for the 2008-2009 school year. Teaching responsibilities will include language arts including English/Writing/Literature classes. The candidate should hold a California Teaching credential. Experience preferred especially with Junior High age students.

• Full-time 4th Grade Teacher

Sacred Heart Elementary School is seeking a teacher for fourth grade for the 2008-2009 school year. Teaching responsibilities will include all language arts, religion, math, and social studies. The candidate should hold a California Teaching credential or be enrolled/willing to enroll in a credential program. Experience preferred.

• Part-time Reading and Math Intervention Teacher

Sacred Heart Elementary School is seeking an intervention teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. Teaching responsibilities will include interventions in reading and math for primary students. The candidate should hold a California Teaching credential or a Reading Specialist certification or be enrolled/willing to enroll in a credential program. Experience preferred.

Send resume to:

Arlene Bertelloti

13718 Saratoga Ave.
Saratoga, CA   95070
E-mail: a.bertellotti@sacredheartsaratoga.org

Fax: (408) 867-9242

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SAINT CYPRIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Sunnyvale

• Full-time Preschool Teacher

Saint Cyprian Elementary School is looking for a full time preschool teacher who has had Montessori training and experience and/or is Montessori Certified. 

If interested in this position, please send resume to:

Paul Wilson

pwilson@saintcyprianschool.org and

Rachel Paniccia

rpaniccia@comcast.net

Fax: (408) 733-3730

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SAINT ELIZABETH SETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Palo Alto

• Full-time Kindergarten Aide

Saint Elizabeth Seton School is seeking a full-time Kindergarten aide to work in the classroom. Job involves working as an instructional partner with the teacher under her direction.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:

Sr. Adella Armentrout, DC, Principal

Saint Elizabeth Seton School

1095 Channing Avenue

Palo Alto, CA, 94301

Fax: (650) 326-2949

E-mail: adellaeas@aol.com

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SAINT JUSTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Santa Clara

• Part-time 6th Grade Teacher Aide

Saint Justin School is seeking a part time aide to work in the 6th grade classroom.  Job involves working as an instructional partner with the teacher under her direction.  Experience with Jr. High students or in a classroom environment is preferred.

• Part-time Junior High Science Teacher

Saint Justin School is seeking a Junior High Science teacher for the 2008-2009 school year.  Teaching responsibilities will include teaching science to 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. The candidate should hold a California Teaching Credential or be enrolled/willing to enroll in a credential program. Experience with Junior High students preferred.

Interested applicants send resume and letter of interest to:
Kim Shields, Principal

Saint Justin School
2655 Homestead Road
Santa Clara, CA   95051
Fax: (408) 246-0691
Phone: (408) 248-1094

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SAINT LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL in Santa Clara

• Full-time Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Saint Lawrence Elementary and Middle School is seeking a middle school language arts teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. Teaching responsibilities will include 6th and 7th grade language arts including Literature/English/Writing classes. The candidate should hold a California Teaching credential or be enrolled/willing to enroll in a credential program. Experience with middle school students preferred.

• Part-time Middle School Math Teacher

Saint Lawrence Elementary and Middle School is seeking a middle school math teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. Teaching responsibilities will include 6th grade math and pre-algebra. The candidate should hold a California Teaching Credential or be enrolled/willing to enroll in a credential program. Experience with middle school students preferred.

Interested applicants should send a resume and letter of interest to:

Priscilla Murphy, Principal

Saint Lawrence Elementary and Middle School

1977 Saint Lawrence Drive

Santa Clara, CA 95051

Fax: (408) 296-1068

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SAINT PATRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in San Jose

• Full-time 8th Grade Teacher

Saint Patrick Elementary School is seeking a full time 8th grade teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. Teaching responsibilities will include 8th grade social studies, and 7th and 8th grade language arts. Teaching experience and a California credential preferred.

• Full-time Kindergarten Teacher

Saint Patrick Elementary School is seeking a full time kindergarten teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. Teaching experience and a California credential preferred.

Interested candidates should send resume to:

Sr. Rosemarie Carroll, CSJ

Saint Patrick Elementary School

51 N. Ninth Street
San Jose, CA 95112
E-mail: rcarroll@stpatrickschool.org

Fax: (408) 283-5852

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SAINT SIMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Los Altos

• Full-time Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade Teachers

Saint Simon Elementary School is seeking individuals to fill our Kindergarten through 3rd Grade teaching positions. 

• Part-time Preschool Director

Saint Simon Elementary School is seeking an individual to fill our Preschool Director Position.  This is a 10-19 hour per week position. The person must meet the requirements of a Preschool Director and assume the responsibilities of starting up a preschool. This could increase to full-time once Preschool is established and running.

• Part-time Music Teacher

Saint Simon Elementary School is looking for an individual to fill our Music teaching position.

• Part-time Science Teacher

Saint Simon Elementary School is looking for an individual to fill our Science teaching position.

If interested please send cover letter and resume to:

Mr. Steven Clossick, Principal

Saint Simon School
1840 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA  94024

E-mail: sclossick@stsimon.com

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SAINT VICTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in San Jose

• Part-time 7th/8th Grade Language Arts and 8th Grade Homeroom Teacher

Saint Victor Elementary School is seeking a part-time middle school Language Arts teacher for the 2008-2009 academic year. Responsibilities will include the teaching of 7th and 8th grade language arts, including Literature, English, and Writing classes, and 8th grade homeroom. The qualified candidate should have knowledge of the California State Standards for Language Arts, posses a California teaching credential or be enrolled/willing to enroll in a credential program, and have experience teaching Language Arts to middle school students.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Patricia Wolf, Principal
Saint Victor School
3150 Sierra Road
San Jose, CA 95132
E-mail: pwolf@stvictor.org
Fax: (408) 251 1740

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SCHOOL OPENINGS > Teachers > Secondary Schools

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SCHOOL OPENINGS > Other Administration

NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL in San Jose

President

Since 1851, Notre Dame High School, San Jose has provided an exceptional Catholic college preparatory education for young women. Located in a diverse urban setting, Notre Dame High School is a community united by shared values that represent the richness of the Catholic educational tradition and point to the importance of an education that is relevant in today’s global society.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The President is the chief executive officer and provides leadership for Notre Dame High School in fulfilling its mission and strategic vision and advancing the institution. The President bears ultimate responsibility for the operation of the school, including the effectiveness of its mission and the integration of faith, Catholic identity and culture within the Notre Dame High School community. The opportunity is for the President to lead Notre Dame High School into a new era by advancing the institution both internally and externally.

The President is accountable to the Board of Directors through annual evidence of results in seven areas including faith community/Catholic identity; planning; board relations; development and communications; policy; business operations; and administration.

QUALIFICATIONS
The President is a practicing Catholic; holds an advanced degree in education, school administration or business management; and possesses a passion for empowering young women leaders of tomorrow. Qualifications include:

• Minimum of five to eight years of executive experience in organizational leadership, institutional advancement, operations and administration
• Visionary leader skilled at guiding the development and implementation of long range, strategic and operational plans
• Adept at communicating vision, mission and plans to multiple constituents; ability to motivate individuals and groups to take positive action on behalf of the organization
• Passion and capacity for leading major fundraising campaigns (e.g., endowment, capital and individual donor campaigns); building a broad and diverse donor base; and developing long-term relationships with high profile donors and community partners

COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Compensation for this position includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive package of employee benefits including medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and a retirement plan.

Notre Dame High School is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications will remain confidential

Submit letter of interest and resume to:

searchcommittee@ndsj.org

Contact: Carol Gelatt

Managing Principal, Gelatt Partners

Phone: 650-960-1922

E-mail: carol@gelattpartners.com

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SAINT ELIZABETH SETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Palo Alto

Development Director

Saint Elizabeth Seton School is seeking an experienced Catholic with the enthusiasm and skills to expand the school’s development program. The Director will be responsible for planning, managing and conducting the development program in coordination with the school Principal. Candidates must have at least 3 years of non-profit fundraising experience and demonstrated success raising funds. Additional skills include excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong computer skills, the ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines, and the ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively. This is expected to be a full time position, but part-time may be considered.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:

Sr. Adella Armentrout, DC, Principal

Saint Elizabeth Seton School

1095 Channing Avenue

Palo Alto, CA, 94301

Fax: (650) 326-2949

E-mail: adellaeas@aol.com

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SAINT SIMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Los Altos

• Part-Time Extended Daycare Position

Saint Simon Elementary School is in need of an individual to fill an extended daycare position.  This is a 10-20 hour per week position.

If you are interested please contact:

Steve Clossick

Phone: (650) 968-9952 ext. 11
E-mail: sclossick@stsimon.com

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NON-DIOCESAN JOB OPPORTUNITIES

CATHOLIC CHARITIES of San Jose
Please see their website at http://www.ccsj.org.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE DIOCESAN BOUNDARIES

The Diocese of San Jose is no longer posting job opportunities outside diocesan boundaries.  For job opportunities outside the boundaries of the Diocese of San Jose, please go to http://www.catholicjobs.com.

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POSITIONS WANTED

The Personnel Office keeps resumes from individuals wishing to work in the Diocese of San Jose on file for six months for the convenience of the schools and parishes in our diocese, as well as a service to the individuals seeking employment. We do not make recommendations regarding these individuals. Personnel Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 - 5:00 PM.

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