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Work for an Ascension Catholic Academy School

Ascension Catholic Academy is looking for candidates who are mission driven, attentive to results and have a strong calling to serve in a faith-filled urban school.

Job openings:

Part-Time Event Coordinator 

Organization Description:

Ascension Catholic Academy is a consortium of schools partnering to bring rigorous, faith-infused K-8 education to scholars in urban neighborhoods.  The ACA schools are currently  St. Peter Claver, St. John Paul II and Ascension Catholic School. 

Our schools are grounded in guiding principals:  Integrate Catholic Identity, Engage with Rigor and Expectations, Develop Whole Persons, Foster Cultural Responsiveness and Equity, Build Relationships and Partner Collaboratively, Learn, Grow and Lead Continuously and Develop and Steward Resources. Together, we serve over 550 children in grades K-8 to build a future full of hope.  Students attending our schools are from the parishes and the surrounding neighborhoods, a majority are students of color, from families in poverty and a large portion are English Language Learners.  

Position Description:

Ensure high quality execution of event efforts that result in a growth of number of donors, deepening of relationship with donors and identification of prospects for future development.   The position works from the Ascension Parish offices and supports the annual campaign and events for Ascension School, John Paul II School and St. Peter Claver School as well as events for the Ascension Parish.   Specific duties include:

1. Coordinate all aspects of donor events aimed to cultivate, raise funds and introduce potential new donors to the mission of the Ascension Catholic Academy schools.  Work with venue, vendors to plan event details that ensure a branded event to achieve specific objectives.

2. Manage events on the day of including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff and volunteers, organizing vendors and managing take-down.  

3. Communicating with marketing team to create effective advertisements for each event.

4. Manage the event budget while planning event specifications. Issuing invoices and collecting payments in a timely manner, and creating comprehensive and readable financial reports.  Negotiating prices and identify in-kind or sponsorship opportunities.

5. Partner with Associate Development Director to maintain data within Raisers Edge donor database to track events.  

6. Coordinate Ascension Parish ’s Stewardship Gift Campaign and St. Patrick’s Day event to engage and cultivate parishioners and alumni.  Coordinate Ascension’s Catholic Services Appeal.

7. Manage communications with all internal and external partners on events using WRIKE project management system. 

8. Responsible for the development, documentation, refinement and facilitation of the Events Process and Procedure sections of the Advancement Operations Manual.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic office-oriented equipment. Experience with Raiser’s Edge software is desired, but not required.  Ability to use team/organization task management and calendaring software.  

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.  Ability to ensure continuity of notes and calendar integrity.

• Ability to work with little supervision. Possess sound judgment with ability to balance independent action with adequate communication with team members and leadership.

• High standards of excellence and a “does whatever it takes to accomplish the job” attitude.

• High level of multitasking ability. Self-motivated with creative and efficient use of time and resources in planning and managing various responsibilities to meet tight deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals of various skill sets and personalities.

Resumes and cover letter to:

Laura Wagner
Chief Advancement Officer
Ascension Catholic Academy
1723 Bryant Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-424-6206

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Part-time Music Teacher for St. John Paul II

We are dedicated to the development of academic excellence within the structure of a disciplined and Christian-oriented environment. Our guiding principles lead our efforts: Engage with rigor and expectation, Develop whole persons, Foster cultural responsiveness and equity, Learn, grow, and lead continuously, and Build relationships and collaborative partnerships.

We currently have an opening for a part-time (.5 FTE) music teacher who will use their gifts to teach and inspire our scholars. Job responsibilities include:
• Help scholars grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, playing instruments, and listening.
• Use a repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the culture, ages, and skill levels of scholars.
•  Maintain a classroom culture as a place where learning is valued by all
• Prepare scholars for musical performances at each school

This position serves St. John Paul II in NE Minneapolis.

Qualifications
–       Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related area
–       Current Minnesota Teaching License preferred
–    Teaching experience

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Alison Keller.

Part-time Music Teacher for St. Peter Claver School

We are dedicated to the development of academic excellence within the structure of a disciplined and Christian-oriented environment. Our guiding principles lead our efforts: Engage with rigor and expectation, Develop whole persons, Foster cultural responsiveness and equity, Learn, grow, and lead continuously, and Build relationships and collaborative partnerships.

We currently have an opening for a part-time (.5 FTE) music teacher who will use their gifts to teach and inspire our scholars. Job responsibilities include:
• Help scholars grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, playing instruments, and listening.
• Use a repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the culture, ages, and skill levels of scholars.
•  Maintain a classroom culture as a place where learning is valued by all
• Prepare scholars for musical performances at each school

This position serves St. Peter Claver Catholic School in Saint Paul.

Qualifications
–       Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related area
–       Current Minnesota Teaching License preferred
–    Teaching experience

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Alison Keller.

Long-Term Sub for Grade 3

We currently are seeking a Long-Term Sub for a 3rd grade teacher who will use their gifts to teach and inspire our scholars. The assignment will run from November 1, 2019 – February 18, 2020.

Job responsibilities include:
– Plan, design, and implement high-impact instruction
– Provide feedback to scholars through the use of formative and summative assessments
– Target instruction to meet the learning needs of all scholars
– Communicate effectively to staff and parents
– Maintain a classroom culture as a place where learning is valued by all

Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education
– Current Minnesota Teaching License preferred
– Technology skills related to Chromebooks, education software and interactive whiteboards
– Experience delivering content through a blended learning model helpful

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Alison Keller.