Careers at Holy Cross Academy

School Bus Driver

HCA is seeking a professional school bus driver to transport our students from campus to campus. You will be responsible for transporting HCA students to 4 different campuses. There are also opportunities to transport students and staff on field trips.

School bus driver duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide students with a safe environment on the school bus.
• Monitor students on the bus.
• Maintain a clean and safe bus.
• Developing relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Have a current CDL with a passenger vehicle (P) and school bus (S) endorsements. Here is a link for more information; https://dor.mo.gov/faq/driver-license/school-bus.html#:~:text=To%20obtain%20a%20school%20bus,Highway%20Patrol%20driver%20examination%20station
• Ensure compliance with school bus laws.

Other Information:

• Ability to move from campus to campus.
• This is an hourly position, 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week.
• Work days/hours are from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. from August to May when school is in session.

Please email your cover letter and resume to Terry Cochran, President - tcochran@hca-stl.org.

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Early Childhood

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greeting parents and other individuals who arrive at school 
• Answering the phone, routing calls, and taking messages 
• Proficiency in Google Docs, spreadsheets, and creating signage for building areas
• Compiling reports accurately and efficiently 
• Maintaining confidentiality with employee and family information 
• Proficiency with student information systems (FACTS) 
• Inputting immunizations and health information in FACTS working with nurse 
• Creating and maintaining student and employee files and records 
• Typing memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents 
• Create and sustain family profiles in the Brightwheel online app 
• Ordering, organizing office supplies, and managing distribution to staff
• Creating an inviting office area and bulletin boards 
• Welcoming visitors and following procedures to ensure building protocols and safety
• Maintaining and updating records that relate to both pupils and staff members
• Administering First Aid and assisting children when sick and the nurse is not present
• Distributing medicine according to Archdiocesan policies and procedures
• Helping the Business Manager as needed with keeping financial records
• Creating daily student attendance and lunch reports 
• Maintaining office equipment, tools, and work areas (e.g. copy machine, printer, laminator, and other office equipment) to ensure an efficient and safe working environment and the availability of items within a specific time frame 
• Maintaining building safety inspections and AED 
• Helping execute emergency and safety plans including working with emergency personnel when at school and viewing security cameras 
• Working with other campus administrative assistants to complete Academy projects
• Ongoing training on computer programs, health procedures, CPR, and medication administration or other systems as needed 
• Attending after-school meetings, training, or completing other assigned duties
• Ability to physically move throughout the building, assist in the cafeteria, playground, or other areas when needed, and attend to children 
• Other duties as assigned

Personal Skills 

• The ability to engage, nurture, and work with young children
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Detailed and calendar-oriented 
• Multitasker who possesses strong time-management skills
• Good literacy and proofreading skills 
• Basic numeracy skills and knowledge of budget management
• A confident and friendly telephone demeanor 
• Good organizational and administrative skills 
• Problem-solving skills 
• Flexibility and willingness to assist others 
• Familiarity with computers and software programs
• The ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Good listening skills and observant of surroundings
• Patience and ability to remain calm under pressure
• The ability to work well as part of a team 
• Willingness to use own initiative

Candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to Terry Cochran at tcochran@hca-stl.org and Angie Langhauser at preschool@hca-stl.org.

Administrative Assistant to the Primary Campus Principal

HCA is seeking a determined, organized, detail-oriented professional with good communication and interpersonal skills. This person must be a multitasker who possesses strong time-management skills.

Administrative Assistant duties include, but are not limited to:

• Typing memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents
• Compiling reports accurately and efficiently
• Printing and photocopying documents of all kinds for principal and staff
• Proficiency with student information systems (FACTS)
• Maintaining student/personnel records
• Updating announcement and calendar information
• Answering the phone for campus
• Sorting and routing school mail
• Greeting parents and other individuals who arrive at the school
• Ordering new supplies for the office and campus
• Administering first aid and distributing medicine to students
• Assisting the Business Manager as needed with paying bills and keeping financial records updated
• Communicating with transportation regarding daily bus and field trips
• Creating daily student attendance reports

Please email your cover letter and resume to; Kelly Klosowski at kklosowski@hca-stl.org. The application deadline is June 1, 2024

                     Full-time or part-time Learning Consultant 

Requirements: Certified teacher with experience in working with students with learning needs required, Special Education Certification preferred. Catholic preferred.

General Responsibilities:
Obtain appropriate information regarding students' specific needs and diagnoses
Maintain Learning Profiles and Building Plans for students
Manage evaluation referrals and special services
Coordinate with the Learning Consultants at our other Holy Cross Academy campuses
Communicate pertinent information about students' needs to teachers and other school personnel in an appropriate manner
Serve as a learning resource to parents and students
Work with teachers to provide in-class instruction that meets diverse student needs.

Candidates must be organized, collaborative, flexible, and have good communication skills. A commitment to helping Holy Cross provide both high-quality academic instruction and intentional faith formation within our school community is required. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and references to Stephanie True at strue@hca-stl.org