Career Opportunities

De Smet Jesuit seeks to hire mission-focused individuals who have demonstrated proficiency in their work, are active in their faith, are models of being men and women for and with others, and are committed to the Ignatian principles of self-awareness (through examen), detachment, finding of God in all things, discernment, and service.

De Smet Jesuit is a Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory high school for boys, grades 9-12, located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. The college prep academic program is complemented by extensive religious, co-curricular, athletic, and personal formation programs. The mission of De Smet Jesuit is to inspire and prepare men for and with others to transform the world, Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. De Smet Jesuit practices the Ignatian principle of cura personalis, or "care for the entire person." To that end, it strives to graduate young men who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, committed to justice, and developing as leaders.

De Smet Jesuit High School offers a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, a 403 B retirement plan, child tuition assistance, long term disability, vacation, sick leave, paid maternity leave, and 15 paid holidays per year.

De Smet Jesuit High School is committed to equal employment opportunity for, and utilization of, all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Job Openings

Head Varsity Football Coach and Teacher

De Smet Jesuit High School, one of the premier high school football programs in the United States and the 2019 state champion and 2020 state finalist, invites candidates for the position of Head Varsity Football Coach and teacher. In the spirit of cura personalis, this position collaborates with administrators and faculty to develop our student athletes spiritually, socially, and intellectually—ultimately into transformative leaders in our society.

The Head Varsity Football Coach is responsible for planning, development, oversight, and assessment of the De Smet Jesuit High School football program—including tactical game planning and management; supervision of practices; as well as selection, supervision, development, and evaluation of assistant coaches. In addition, this position will teach an appropriate subject area related to the individual’s qualifications and needs of the school.

Qualified candidates will meet MSHSAA coaching requirements, have at least five years’ head football coaching experience or assistant coaching experience, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, and be qualified to teach at the high school level.

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit the application on this website, including a resume and letter of introduction.

Custodian

De Smet Jesuit High School is seeking an experienced, mission-focused custodian to perform a variety of activities to ensure that the building and surrounding environments are kept clean, hygienic, neat, and safe for students, staff and visitors. Specific responsibilities include routine building cleaning and inspections; stripping and waxing floors; emptying trash; clearing snow, ice, and debris from building entranceways; and assisting with set up, tear down, and cleaning before and after campus events. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year experience in custodial work. Candidates with experience in power stripping and waxing floors and minor maintenance and repair in a school environment will be preferred.

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit the employment application on this website.

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES SERVICES

De Smet Jesuit High School invites applications for the position of Director of Facilities Services. The Director of Facilities Services at De Smet Jesuit High School will be a customer-oriented, hands-on manager responsible for planning, budgeting, directing, and assisting with maintenance, housekeeping, grounds, safety, and secure building access activities for approximately 225,000 square feet and 40 acres.

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit the employment application on this website, including a resume and letter of introduction.

Qualifications

At least eight years of experience in facility management, construction, plant engineering, military facility oversight or maintenance, or equivalent

Certification in a major technical trade, preferably HVAC, with sufficient knowledge or management of other trades to be able to direct and ensure high quality work
A valid Missouri CDL

Preference will be given to candidates who have a college degree in business, or a related area, who have experience in developing and implementing a facility master plan, and who demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the spirit and mission of Jesuit education.

Responsibilities

Hiring, developing, and supervising building maintenance, grounds, housekeeping, and assigned project staff
Scheduling and performing preventive maintenance and quality control as required
Planning, scheduling, and overseeing all repair and construction projects
Overseeing regular cleaning of school
Ensuring the beautification and maintenance of school grounds, including snow removal
Monitoring and approving third party and contractor supplied maintenance, cleaning, and grounds keeping
Preparing, monitoring, and controlling budgets for facilities planning, operations, and maintenance
Managing Facility Services’ supply and capital equipment purchasing and inventory
Managing the computerized work order system
Ensuring code and regulatory compliance, including scheduling required inspections
Sustaining a safe environment, through training, communications, safety systems maintenance and upgrades, and hazardous materials removal
Collaborating with administrators to align campus resources with planning for events and activities with internal and external customers
Coordinating setup, cleaning, and maintenance support for campus events and activities
Ensuring licensing, maintenance, repair, and usability of the school vehicle fleet
Coordinating building security by assisting with the implementation of electronic or mechanical access systems
Monitoring and ensuring the efficiency of campus utility services

CLASSROOM TEACHER – BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

De Smet Jesuit High School welcomes qualified candidates for the position of classroom teacher for business and entrepreneurship for the 2021-2022 school year. This position is responsible for teaching the basic skills needed to start and manage a small business operation, such as developing a business plan, marketing, basic accounting, financial management, inventory control, production control, negotiating, loan/funding acquisition and management, workforce development, human resources management, and legal compliance. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s, master’s, or other advanced degree in business, management, or related area and at least two years’ experience in business management or secondary or post-secondary teaching experience.

Classroom teachers at De Smet Jesuit provide college preparatory level instruction to young men in a Catholic, Jesuit environment with an emphasis on cura personalis. Teachers work closely with the administration and the Director of Diversity and Inclusion as well as the Counseling, Student Activities, and Campus Ministry departments in nurturing the overall growth of all students.

To be considered for this position candidates must complete and submit the employment application on this website.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, management or related area; MBA or other advanced degree in business area preferred
At least two years’ experience in business management; or
At least two years’ secondary or post-secondary teaching experience

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Prepare engaging lessons and units that promote skills, knowledge, and critical thinking consistent with course outcomes and using the framework of Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm.
Maintain up-to-date lesson plans; develop rubrics for projects and other class activities; correct student work in a conscientious and prompt manner; and maintain up-to-date scope and sequence for courses taught using published curriculum framework in coordination with the department chair.
Communicate regular feedback about student progress; maintain open and timely communication with parents and counseling department regarding any concerns.
Maintain a classroom environment consistent with the Catholic, Jesuit mission of the school including cura personalis, magis, and “Finding God in All Things.”
Work collaboratively with other teachers, counselors, learning consultants, administration, and various departments to foster the academic and spiritual growth of students in the Ignatian tradition.
Stay current with classroom technology applications and regularly incorporate them into lesson plans.
Be available to students before and after school and provide supervision of activities as well as some non-instructional responsibilities (such as study hall coverage, substitution duty, etc.).
Participate in extracurricular activities, particularly those related to this field, such as club moderator for Ignatian Business Leaders and Alpha Jump.
Model professional business behavior.
Maintain working knowledge of and assist in enforcement of rules and policies in the Parent and Student Handbook.
Attend faculty and school events and adhere to the policies written in the Faculty Handbook.
Participate in developing a courses associated with an emerging certificate program.
Demonstrate openness to collaborating across disciplines.
Demonstrate openness to develop course content and the skills necessary to connect to our global community.

Employment Application

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, Committed to Diversity and Inclusion