Employment Opportunities

 
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Thank you for your interest in joining the Academy of the Sacred Heart family. All hiring is done by the Head of School, under the recommendation of the School Leadership Team, and involves multiple interviews with members of the school division or department. All candidates with interest in joining this team of professionally excellent, mission-driven educators and support staff are encouraged to submit a resume for consideration when a position emerges.

Current Openings

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant provides a consistent, efficient, and organized presence in the Finance Office. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records so that Academy of the Sacred Heart is able to effectively further its mission as detailed in the Goals and Criteria.

Job Segments:

  • Maintaining and executing financial procedures
  • Reconciling general ledger accounts
  • Completing monthly accrual entries
  • Preparing daily, month-end and year-end journal entries and close schedules
  • Assisting with financial reporting
  • Working with third party auditors during annual financial statement audit
  • Supporting budget preparation at the divisional level
  • Interacting with budget managers to assist in ongoing forecasting
  • Communicating with families and donors regarding tuition and pledges receivable
  • Being the first point of contact regarding financial matters within the Finance Office
  • Researching, interpreting, and analyzing financial data
  • Verifying payroll on a semi-monthly basis
  • Implementing efficiencies by formatting Excel into QuickBooks importable files
  • Engaging vendors as part of the RFP or contract renewal process
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Certified Public Accountant license and related advanced degree requirements
  • CPE credits and reporting must be up-to-date
  • Have at least three (3) years’ experience in auditing in accordance with GAAP
  • Not-for-profit accounting and auditing experience preferred
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, Word, and Google platforms required
  • FACTS and PCR experience a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Proven project management experience
  • Highly self-directed with an attention to detail and ability to organize effectively

Please send resumes and cover letter to Angela Saylor at asaylor@ashmi.org, Director of Systems Management. Due to the large number of resumes received, it is not possible to respond to each applicant.

Updated August 26, 2019

Extended Day Positions

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is seeking fun and motivated individuals to work with children in the after-school Extended Day program. Responsibilities include leading activities and crafts, helping with homework, playing outside, and releasing children to their parents or guardians at the end of the day.

The program runs from 2:30-6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 12:30-6 p.m. on Wednesdays. The successful applicant need not work every day of the week to receive the position, but should have experience working with children. Please send resumes to Angela Saylor at asaylor@ashmi.org. Due to the large number of resumes received, it is not possible to respond to each applicant.  

Posted August 15, 2019

Substitute Teacher (Infant- Grade 12)

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is looking for dependable substitute teachers, who share the values of the school's mission, to work with students at all levels. The ideal candidate will be energized by working with children. A teaching certification is appreciated, but not required. Individuals with informal experience (tutor, childcare provider, university students) are also welcomed to apply. Click here for more information.

Please send resumes and cover letter to Angela Saylor at asaylor@ashmi.org, Director of Systems Management. Due to the large number of resumes received, it is not possible to respond to each applicant.

Posted August 16, 2019

Upper School Athletic Coaches

Academy of the Sacred Heart has openings for the following positions within its Upper School for Girls (Grades 9-12) athletic program:

  • Ice hockey head coach
  • Lacrosse head coach and assistant coach
  • Tennis head coach and assistant coach

Responsibilities include program and practice development, game management and parent meetings. Please contact Sal Malek at smalek@ashmi.org or 248-646-8900, ext. 490.

Updated August 6, 2019

Custodial Workers

The Academy of the Sacred Heart has openings for part-time custodial workers (approx. 20-25 hours per week). Responsibilities include custodial work, light maintenance, and moving/set-up of office furniture. Candidates should be self-motivated, dependable and reliable, with good communication skills. Preference is given to experienced applicants.

Please send resumes to Don Zeder at dzeder@ashmi.org. Due to the large number of applicants, it is not possible to respond to each one.

Updated June 27, 2019

Early Childhood Program Aides

The Academy of the Sacred Heart has openings for aides to work with children from birth to age 3 in its Early Childhood Program. Preference is given to applicants who have educational background and experience in the field. Click here for more information.

Please send resumes to Kristen Miller at kmiller@ashmi.org. Due to the large number of applicants, it is not possible to respond to each one.

Updated June 10, 2019

The hiring and interview process includes completing an application for employment, background and reference checks, a writing sample done during the interview process, demonstration of professional and technology competencies and completion of professional credentials as required for the position.

The Academy of the Sacred Heart does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, religion or disability in the administration of its educational policies, employment practices, admissions policies, scholarship or tuition assistance programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.