Employment Opportunities

All Saints Church in Knoxville is seeking a receptionist/secretary.  The qualified candidate will work closely with all clergy and staff members, and especially with our other receptionist and secretary.  All Saints is a very vibrant, active parish with many volunteers and parishioners and a busy office atmosphere.

Job Description/hours:
•    Receptionist/secretary hours are 8:30-4:30 Monday-Thursday and Friday 8:30-12:30. (34 hours per week).
•    The position is non-exempt and paid hourly.
•    The position is eligible for all diocesan benefits including retirement plans, medical benefits, and paid time off per diocesan policy.

Responsibilities:
•    Provide secretarial and clerical services to the Pastor, parish staff, and parish organizations.
•    Provide receptionist services for the parish office including answering calls, the recording of phone messages, the handling of routine questions about policies, events, etc., and greeting visitors.
•    Prepare weekly bulletin communication for distribution at Masses.
•    There is room in this position for increased responsibility and growth depending on a candidate’s experience. However, the primary role is to welcome parishioners and volunteers and support parish staff and volunteers with administrative tasks.

Qualifications:
•    Candidates must be excellent communicators and have a welcoming demeanor. 
•    Possess a high attention to detail and should be willing to take on more responsibility if asked. 
•    Have high school or college degree.
•    Some work experience with the public is preferred. 
•    Experience with Microsoft Office products is preferred.
•    Candidate does not have to be bilingual (English and Spanish) but it would be a plus.

Interested candidates should send their resume and letter to Christine Lucheon clucheon@dioknox.org.

The Diocese of Knoxville is seeking two tuition evaluator positions in the Chattanooga region and two tuition evaluator positions in the Knoxville region. The Tuition Evaluator for the Schools Fund is responsible for reviewing and processing of tuition support applications for families from the Knoxville Catholic Schools requesting tuition support. This position reports to the Lead Tuition Evaluator and has no supervisory responsibilities.  Click for full job description.  Please send resumes to Kim Froehle at kfroehle@dioknox.org and Lori Trikones at ltrikones@dioknox.org.  

St. Dominic Church in Kingsport is currently seeking a faith-filled individual to lead its youth ministry program. Applicant should have the ability to connect with middle school and high school youth while also offering instruction in our Catholic faith as well as support for our parish’s young people in order to assist them in navigating life’s challenges. Click here for a full description. Interested persons are invited to contact the St. Dominic Parish office for more specific information regarding the position and/or to submit a resume by Friday, June 30, 2023. The parish can be contacted at (423) 288-8101. Application and resumes can be emailed to secretary@saintdomchurch.com or mailed to:
St. Dominic Church
2517 N. John B. Dennis Hwy.
Kingsport, TN 37660

St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic is hiring an executive assistant. To learn more about the role, click here and to apply send your resume to info@smlcares.com.

The Cathedral  of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is seeking a person to work in accounting. The primary purpose of this position is to support the major responsibilities for the overall financial management of the Cathedral parish. See full description here. 

St. Jude Church in Chattanooga is seeking a part-time Coordinator of Youth Ministry for our established Junior High (6th-8th) program. (approx 12-15 hrs/week).  Coordinator is expected to be available Wednesday evenings for scheduled gathering time in addition to other days/times for special activities and events.  Candidate should be a practicing Catholic with teaching or youth ministry background, have college degree or coursework in Theology, diocesan certification in catechesis, or other relevant experience. Coordinator will work alongside the High School Youth Ministry Coordinator and Director of Religious Education. We are looking for a team member who is organized, dependable, flexible, energetic and ON FIRE about sharing their faith with the youth of our parish! Interested candidates should email Kyra King at kyraross@yahoo.com and include a resume and cover letter. 

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee (CCETN) is seeking a Director of Development.  The Director of Development promotes stewardship as a way of life, advocating charitable giving through grants, parish partnerships, planned giving, major gifts, and capital fundraising efforts in order to advance the mission of the organization. Click Here for the full description. To apply submit resume to hr@ccetn.org. Please indicate “Director of Development” in the subject line.

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee in searching for a Program Leader for our Emergency Shelter Services. Our Emergency Shelter Services include the Samaritan Place and the Children's Emergency Shelter, both located in Knoxville, TN. Please click here for job description and application information.

The Emergency Shelter Services Case Manager is responsible for planning, securing, coordinating, monitoring, and advocating for unified goals and services with organizations and personnel on behalf of individuals and families in accordance with agency policy and procedures and accepted industry practices. The Case Manager is cross-trained for the Children's Emergency Shelter (CES) and Samaritan Place. Please click here for job description and application information.

The Emergency Shelter Kitchen Assistant oversees the daily operations of the kitchen and dining area, including meal planning, food preparation, meal service. Additionally, this position maintains the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and food storage areas. This position may provide supervision to the clients and to ensure their safety and security in a home-like atmosphere. This position is part-time. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Please click here for job description and application information.

The Samaritan Place Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for clients following the processes and protocol to maintain a safe environment and reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Housekeeper ensures that all areas of the shelter are clean, sanitized, and organized. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Please click here for job description and application information.

The Emergency Shelter Services (ESS) Case Management Assistants will assist the Case Management team in providing services to clients at Samaritan Place or the Children's Emergency Shelter in accordance with agency policy and procedures and accepted industry practices. This position reports to the Lead Case Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. Please click here for job description and application information.

The Columbus Home Assisting Parents (CHAP) Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, controlling, and promoting the Program. This position reports to the Director of Programs and has no supervisory responsibilities. Please click here for job description and application information.

The CSH Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, controlling, and promoting the Horizon House I, Horizon House II, and Five Rivers Programs. This position reports to the Programs Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. Please click here for job description and application information.

Knoxville Catholic High School is currently accepting applications for an English teacher to start in mid-October for the rest of the 2023-2024 school year. Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to Dr. Sedonna Prater, Academic Dean, at Sedonna.Prater@knoxvillecatholic.com.

Immediate opening: St. Mary School, Oak Ridge, is seeking exceptional candidates a fulltime middle school teacher position for the 2023-2024 academic year. The work of the middle school teacher is closely linked to the fulfillment of the mission and belief of St. Mary School. Teaching in a Catholic school is not just a job; it is a vocation. Our teachers are called to be professionally proficient in educational content and method. They must also be persons of faith and integrity who model dynamic Christian living to students by what they say, how they pray, how they treat students, parents, and colleagues, and the daily choices they make both in and out of the classroom. The position involves teaching students in grades 6 through 8th grades. Candidates should possess or be able to obtain a valid Tennessee teaching license for middle school with experience teaching middle school.   

Applicants should send a cover letter expressing why they are interested in the position and an updated resume with references to Kendall Doogan, assistant principal, at kdoogan@stmarysoakridge.org or call 865-483-9700. 

St. Mary School is looking to hire a part-time Aftercare Director and an aftercare worker. These positions offer children a warm, safe environment after regular school hours, facilitates movement indoors and out, and prepares a healthy snack. They work with a team to offer fun filled activities as well as homework help. The hours are M, T, Th, F 3:00-5:30 and Wednesday 2:00-5:30.

Application Instructions: Please send a resume to the attention of: Principal Becky Frye  

For more information about the school please checkout its website and facebook page.

St. Mary School is looking for substitute teachers for Preschool 3 through 8th grade. This is a great opportunity to help out and be a part of our day to day. Substitute teachers implement lesson plans and instructions as guided by the regular classroom teacher or principal. A love for children and an ability to communicate with students, parents, and faculty is a must. All information about subbing can be obtained from Mrs. Melody Berry in the main office (423) 282-3397. All substitutes must be CMG trained and have a background check. The information for completing the CMG training and background check can be found by clicking on the CMG Connect link.

Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga is seeking a Coordinator of Marketing and Communication to support the initiatives that help Notre Dame High School tell its story. They also will provide brand managements support and assist with the implementation of marketing, public relations, social media, advertising, and promotional strategy for the organization. Click here for full job description. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to Deacon Hicks Armor, Head of School, at armorh@myndhs365.com.

Knoxville Catholic High School is currently accepting applications for the following teaching positions for the 2023-2024 school year - English, Religion and Spanish. Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to Dr. Sedonna Prater, Academic Dean, at Sedonna.Prater@knoxvillecatholic.com. 

St. Mary School is accepting applications for substitute teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. Substitute teachers are responsible for supporting and upholding the philosophy of Catholic education and the Mission of the school, acting as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church and facilitating a positive, effective, and welcoming extended childcare environment. This includes but is not limited to tasks such as classroom management, covering lesson plans of the teacher, collaboration with staff, accurately recording attendance and departure information and adhering to and upholding the school discipline policy. Ideal candidates would be faithful Catholics, have CPR/1st Aid Training, teaching experience, and skills in working with children. Interested applicants should send the Diocesan Application, a resume and cover letter to Kendall Doogan, assistant principal, at kdoogan@stmarysoakridge.org.

After School Care Director, Sacred Heart Cathedral School, Knoxville, TN

Sacred Heart Cathedral School is seeking an after school care director who will manage all aspects of the school's after-hours program efficiently, effectively, and professionally, providing a safe and nurturing environment for students and staff as well as being knowledgeable about, attentive to, and proactive about all state lincensing regulations. Click here for full description. Please submit resumes to Barbara Alfaras at balfaras@shcknox.org.

Sacred Heart Cathedral School is seeking a part-time preschool floater who will aid in implementing the daily schedule and routine, leading activites, developing nurturing relationships, and ensuring the safety, security, and supervision of children. Click here for full description. Please submit resumes to Barbara Alfaras at balfaras@shcknox.org.

St. Mary School is accepting applications for a 2nd grade teaching position for the 2023-2024 school year. The early elementary classroom teacher is responsible for supporting and upholding the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school, acting as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church, and facilitating a positive, effective, and welcoming learning environment. This includes but is not limited to tasks such as classroom management, lesson planning, collegial collaboration, accurately evaluating the academic and social growth of students and providing timely feedback, adhering to and upholding the school discipline policy, and maintaining parent communication. Ideal candidates would be faithful Catholics, have active teaching licenses, proven experience, and strong classroom management. Please email your resume to becky.frye@stmarysjc.org

For more information about St. Mary School, please visit https://school.stmarysjc.org/ or facebook.com/www.stmarysjc.org.

St. Mary School is accepting applications for a part-time religion teaching position for the 2023-2024 school year. The religion teacher is responsible for supporting and upholding the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school, acting as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church, and facilitating a positive, effective, and welcoming learning environment. The religion teacher is responsible for teaching grades PreK3 to 3rd grade religion classes and helping prepare 2nd grade for receiving the sacraments. Please email your resume to becky.frye@stmarysjc.org

For more information about St. Mary School, please visit https://school.stmarysjc.org/ or facebook.com/www.stmarysjc.org.

Notre Dame High School is seeking a qualified individual for the Athletic Director position. The athletic director will work with the school administrative team to manage the school’s athletic department and teams. He/she will be responsible for hiring coaches, overseeing athletic budgets, conducting student and parent meetings, coaches' meetings, scheduling games, evaluating the athletic program, and complying with all Notre Dame and TSSAA rules and regulations. In addition, this position is charged with promoting and developing the relationship with the two foundation schools. Click here for a full description. Please submit resume to Deacon Hicks Armor, Head of School.

St. John Neumann School is accepting applications for an elementary level [pre-K to 4th grade] Spanish teacher for the 2023-2024 school year – the position may be part-time or full-time.  Ideal candidates would be faithful Catholics, have proven experience in the classroom, have an active teaching license, and a commitment to meeting the needs of all learners.

For more information about SJNCS, please visit www.sjncs-knox.org
To apply, please submit resumes to: Sabrina Talley, Academic Dean, stalley@sjncs-knox.org

Substitute Teachers, Sacred Heart Cathedral School, Knoxville

Substitute teachers are responsible for upholding the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school. In this role, individuals are responsible for carrying out the lesson plans of the teacher, managing discipline, and collaborating with the staff. 

For those who are interested in being a substitute teacher, please email Mrs. Widmer at ewidmer@shcknox.org.

Saint Anne Catholic School (grades PreK-8) located in Bristol, Virginia, seeks dynamic and highly qualified candidates for the position of principal beginning immediately.  

The successful candidate:

• will be committed to fostering and maintaining a Catholic environment that is an authentic expression of Catholic faith, with the goal of producing faithful graduates where everything done in and through the school expresses love for and obedience to Jesus Christ and His Body, the Church;
• will work with the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecila who are spiritual leaders at the school;
• will have a working knowledge of the Church’s teachings regarding Catholic identity and the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools; and,
• will possess a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, with an emphasis on innovative learning skills, teaching methods, and curricula.

Responsibilities will include:  

• establishing a tone that enables the spiritual growth of students, faculty, and the entire school community;
• working collaboratively with the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia, who serve as Assistant Principal and several teachers, the School Advisory Board, faculty, and parents to foster a learning environment deeply rooted in the Church’s teaching on Catholic identity, where Christ’s principles guide every dimension of the school’s life and activity;
• assessing and overseeing the school’s academic programs and faculty effectiveness; 
• communicating effectively with students, families and the community;
• representing the school in the parish community and greater community; and,
• overseeing non-academic matters including, but not limited to, enrollment management, planning, budgets, development, and marketing.

The successful candidate will:

• be a practicing Catholic;
• possess a master’s degree in Education Administration and Supervision or a related field and five years teaching and/or administrative experience. 
• hold a Virginia license in Administration and Supervision or be eligible to pursue; and,
• possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.  

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

An introductory letter summarizing the candidate’s qualifications, a resume, and a completed Diocesan application should be sent to Jennifer Bigelow at jbigelow@richmonddiocese.org with "SACC Principal" in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.