Employment

For All Applicants

Our faculty members view their profession as a craft and therefore demonstrate initiative in their professional growth and seek feedback from peers and administration. They collaborate joyfully with colleagues and foster a positive, gossip-free culture. They communicate clearly and charitably with parents and students. They cheerfully step forward when a need arises. All faculty members are expected to contribute to the broader community, whether by attending events, coaching, or helping with clubs and activities. 

Applicants should exhibit subject area expertise as demonstrated by their educational and/or professional background. An advanced degree and prior experience are preferred. While the critical mass of our faculty and staff must be practicing Catholics in order to maintain our unique Catholic identity, we accept applications from all who affirm and support our mission wholeheartedly.

For PreK and Lower School Applicants

In addition to the above qualities, we seek PreK and Lower School teachers who understand early childhood development and who delight in building foundational skills with patience, joy, and steady guidance. Candidates should hold a teaching certificate and/or demonstrable elementary classroom experience. Candidates should be confident in teaching in a self-contained classroom across core subject areas and should be prepared to integrate Catholic identity naturally throughout the school day. 

For Middle and High School Applicants

Applicants for grades 6-12 should posses strong mastery of their subject area, preferably with a degree in the field. They should inspire excitement for learning by sharing their passion for the subject and utilizing engaging pedagogy. Ability to teach in multiple subject areas is a plus. Teachers at this level are expected to serve as mentors to students, helping them grow academically and in virtue. In addition, teachers are expected to cheerfully fulfill a number of professional duties to contribute to the daily operations within each division.

For Other Staff Positions

We employ a number of aides and other instructional support professionals and seek qualities similar to those above for those positions.

We offer a wide variety of sports and accept letters of interest from coaching candidates who are in alignment with the mission and philosophy of the school. Coaching positions are compensated through stipends; they are not salary positions.

Other administrative positions become available on occasion in areas such as business operations, marketing, I.T., or other fields. Candidates interested in those areas are also encouraged to demonstrate their interest for future consideration.

Current Openings

We will post open positions for the following year as they arise, typically early in the New Year.

Application Process

1) Submit a resume and cover letter at any time (even if there are no current openings) to deschamps@aquinasacademy-pittsburgh.org

2) Receive an email acknowledging receipt of submission

3) For strong applicants, an initial phone interview with Head of School as openings become available

4) In-person interview with Head of School and other pertinent personnel

5) In-person sample lesson with students

6) Reference check and verification of clearances

7) Offer

Summary of Benefits

Salaries and benefits are competitive with other comparable schools and commensurate with a candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

Full Time employees are typically offered the following benefits:

• Medical coverage with a majority of premium covered by the Academy
• Dental, vision, life, and disability coverage also available
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match (limited)
• Tuition remission for K-12 children
• Opportunity for additional stipends (e.g. coaching, club leadership, summer camps, tutoring)
• Paid time off per contract