Employment Opportunities

As a physical education teacher, you will prepare and teach lessons on all aspects of health (social, emotional, physical), as well as nutrition and fitness. You will work with students in PreK-Grade 4 in small class sizes of 12-18. A vital responsibility is to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle by leading fun, activity-based exercises that keep students engaged. 

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Continue the curriculum designed by the teacher on leave.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Organize games and challenges that promote physical activity.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Possess strong speaking and listening skills. In addition to being knowledgeable about an activity, must also be able to communicate and demonstrate it properly.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students and instructional colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with families.

The ideal candidate has a passion for physical activity, sports and teaching children of all ages. Education nurtures the healthy development of the whole child, including their mind, body and spirit. A strong physical education program is critical in maximizing a student's full potential. Instructors tailor instruction to individuals’ needs, evaluate student progress and provide feedback in a timely manner, promote individual growth and independent thought, and create a positive learning environment. A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of Sacred Heart Schools is essential. 

Basic requirements include but are not limited to:

• Bachelor’s or higher in Physical Education/Health, with a current teaching certificate 
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Sacred Heart community

Please send resume and cover letter to Angie Saylor, Human Resources & Operations Officer, at asaylor@ashmi.org. 

Updated May 10, 2022

The school counselors' duties are focused on the overall delivery of the total program through school counseling core curriculum, individual student planning, wellness coordination, and responsive services.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Assisting students in adjustments and transitions into, through, and out of high school (meets with every student at least once per semester, either in small groups or 1:1)
• Writing the advisement psychosocial curriculum (and/or planning and/or assisting advisors with facilitating RULER lessons)
• Assisting with and presenting at school retreats
• Speaking in classes and student seminars on various issues related to mental health, the social aspects of teen life, and resilience
• Meeting with and providing support to all students on academic probation
• Wellness coordination, including: 
  • Collaborate with school administration and faculty to foster a positive and healthy school climate
  • Create and implement whole school wellness programs
  • Facilitate staff development
• Presenting parent workshops, writing newsletter articles, hosting coffees on topics related to adolescence
• Offering walk-in short-term individual counseling to students
• Providing walk-in crisis counseling to students
• Facilitating mediations (student-student and student-teacher)
• Making referrals to outside resources (academic, therapeutic, medical, social services, etc.) for students, families, and faculty when requested and/or deemed necessary
• Facilitating weekly support groups for students (self-esteem, grief, stress management, etc.) 
• Attending the area Catholic School counselor meetings
• Writing a year-end report for the Board of Trustees
• Meeting with the Upper School and Middle School Learning Community Leaders weekly

The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a school counselor, excellent communication skills, ability to build rapport and trust with students, colleagues and families, and strong organizational skills. A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of Sacred Heart Schools is essential. 

Basic requirements include but are not limited to:

• Master’s Degree and Michigan license in School Counseling
• Minimum of 3 years of school counseling experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Compassionate and approachable personality
• Strong sense of discretion and professionalism
• Working knowledge of various counseling models, practices and resources

Please send resume and cover letter to Angie Saylor, Human Resources & Operations Officer, at asaylor@ashmi.org. 

Posted May 20, 2022

The Lead Teacher is responsible for general administrative duties as assigned, for supervision of teacher aides, and for planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities, monitoring children's progress, and maintenance of related records for the assigned classroom.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Creates an emotionally responsive, caring, positive, and accepting environment supportive of the individual development of each child and family
• Supervises young children and ensures a safe and loving environment, including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in the classroom, outdoor play areas, and other areas of the campus.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Attends and engages in staff and parent meetings, including biannual Parent/Teacher conferences
• Conducts regular team meetings with support staff
• Responsible for annual performance evaluation of assigned support staff 
• Maintains child‐staff and group size ratios at all times 
• Establishes routines with smooth transition periods 
• Encourages children to be independent
• Designs appropriate room arrangements to support the goals of the program 
• Provides a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children
• Assesses children’s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis

General Competencies:

• Must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a child-related field
  • Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood or Child Development
  • Montessori Credential with 480 hours worked in the field
  • Valid Child Development Associate Credential with 480 hours in the field
  • High School Diploma or GED, 12 semester hours and 960 hours in the field
  • High school diploma or GED, 12 semester hours, 18 CEU’s or a combination to equal 180 clock hours with 1,920 hours in the field
  • High School diploma or GED, 6 semester hours, 9 CEU’s or a combination to equal 90 clock hours with 3,840 hours in the field
• Excellent communication skills 
• Punctuality and dependability
• Maintain productive and professional relationships with other Sacred Heart faculty and staff

Please send resume and cover letter to Angie Saylor, Human Resources & Operations Officer, at asaylor@ashmi.org. 

Posted June 21, 2022

Fundamental skills include but are not limited to:

• Master’s degree in Educational Technology (or related degree) 
• Keen administrative abilities with strong skills in organization and management of resources
• Possess extensive experience with various operating systems (including Windows, Chrome, and Apple OS), mobile technologies, networked systems, telecommunications, and databases
• Ability to assess software and hardware and make full use of these resources
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Work well with students, educators, and staff members
• Broad and deep understanding of the role of technology in a school setting

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the Academy’s technology infrastructure, including servers, switches, leased printers, leased VOIP phone system, wireless network, cloud-based web filtering, and leased fiber Internet connection
• Provide leadership for the school’s 1-to-1 laptop program for Grades 5-12
• Supervise IT personnel and the Academy’s IT Helpdesk
• Provide leadership and guidance for educators, staff, administrators, and students as it relates to technology
• Assist and develop new ways to integrate technology into the school’s curriculum
• Communicate and maintain an active awareness and participation in appropriate professional development opportunities
• Participate in administrative and faculty/staff meetings 
• Meet periodically with the Head of School to discuss ongoing projects relating to technology and the use of technology in the classroom
• Provide leadership by modeling the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education
• Other duties as assigned

Academic Technology Responsibilities

• Creates, organizes, and supervises all technology workshops and informs employees of upcoming technology workshops and conferences
• Provides collegial leadership by mentoring and assisting faculty, staff and administration
• Assists faculty members to develop and implement strategies to enhance and enrich their teaching through the use of current and emerging forms of technology
• Ensures faculty, staff and students know the guidelines set by school’s Appropriate Use Policy and models these practices for others
• Works with the Learning Community Leaders to evaluate curriculum and pedagogy in the context of technology education
• Provides parent education in the area of technology curriculum and pedagogy

IT Responsibilities

• Supervises the school’s Network and Technology Support Specialist
• For complex issues, assigns work to the school’s contracted IT support company 
• Works with administrators and faculty to assess needs and expenditures
• Develops, seeks approval for, and manages the school’s technology budget
• Purchases budgeted technology hardware and software
• Collaborates with facilities team on projects such as campus security and drills
• Assists personnel involved with research and grant writing in the field of technology

General Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates new software as it is developed and communicates such evaluations to staff and faculty as appropriate
• Maintains professional contacts with other schools, associations, organizations, and vendors concerning technology and equipment

A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of Sacred Heart Schools is essential. 

Please send resume and cover letter to Angie Saylor, Human Resources & Operations Officer, at asaylor@ashmi.org. 

Posted July 1, 2022

Academy of the Sacred Heart seeks an energetic and inspiring Middle School Humanities teacher who develops students’ passions and curiosities, and helps them think deeply about the world through various lenses of history, literature, and media. We want our students to find their voices and express their ideas confidently through the spoken and written word.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Collaborates well with colleagues of diverse backgrounds on pedagogical approaches, curricular alignment and instructional strategies. 
• Develop lesson plans and select learning material and resources that will help achieve curriculum objectives.
• Execute lessons efficiently using different styles of teaching depending on the content.
• Analyze needs, interests, strengths, and weaknesses of students and differentiate instruction accordingly. 
• Monitor student progress and shift expectations to promote academic growth.
• Promotes the use of multiple methods in solving problems, identifying more efficient strategies and generalizing  principles to a broad variety of applications. 
• Encourages collaborative teamwork in the classroom, teaching students to communicate effectively and thoughtfully, justify their reasoning and to consider multiple perspectives when solving problems. Engage students to ensure a lively classroom atmosphere.
• Teach students to think critically and with an interdisciplinary mindset.
• Invests in the life of the school by participating in the advisory program, social and emotional learning, weekly department meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings, and any and all aspects that support the student experience. 
• Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment and integrity. 
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and families.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

The successful candidate should demonstrate passion and commitment to an interdisciplinary approach as well as source appropriate learning material and present varying viewpoints that allow students to feel safe and successful.  A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of Sacred Heart Schools is essential. 

Basic requirements include but are not limited to:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree History/Social Studies K-8/6-12 
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the middle school level
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• A desire to seek out professional development activities related to the latest instructional strategies, student growth and best pedagogical practices.
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Sacred Heart community
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs

Please send resume and cover letter to Angie Saylor, Human Resources & Operations Officer, at asaylor@ashmi.org. 

Posted July 1, 2022

The field hockey coach is directly accountable to the Athletic Director. He/she is responsible for the behavior and performance of the field hockey team members. The field hockey coach instructs the team about the various ways and means of enhancing their performance and advising them to play better every single time. 

In fulfilling their duties and responsibilities, all coaches are expected to do the following with their teams/players:

• Treat his/her players and opponents with respect
• Assume responsibility for the conduct of their team and players during all athletic events
• Alert all athletes to the risks inherent in the sport and to the proper use of equipment and techniques common to the sport
• Establish a positive relationship with coaches, athletes, parents, officials, and community members

Basic Requirements include but are not limited to:

• Be a role model
• Teach and cultivate student-athletes 
• Develop well-planned, organized and well-executed practice plans that build skills, promote understanding of offensive and defensive strategy, and endorse teamwork and team chemistry
• Treat all athletes with dignity and respect
• Use athletics as an opportunity for teaching positive life lessons
• Build confidence, encourage, and affirm
• Exhibit clear, direct and open communication
• Possess a sense of humor
• Demonstrate contemporary knowledge of the sport and an ability to cultivate new skills with students through drills, sequenced plays and encouragement on and off the field
• Establish clear expectations and consequences; deliver criticism in a manner that upholds the dignity of each athlete while maintaining high expectations
• Uphold clear boundaries for behavior and enforce rules consistently
• Be lifelong learners, willing to innovate for the benefit of their student-athletes 

The successful candidate will enjoy working and educating student-athletes. A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of Sacred Heart Schools is essential. 

General Competencies:

• Punctuality and dependability
• Experience and knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the game of field hockey
• Possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Be a positive role model for student-athletes
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Fosters ethics, good conduct, and sportsmanship for all participants and coaches
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Competent in problem-solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures and rules contained in the ASH Handbook and ASH Athletic Handbook

Coaching Requirements (prior to the first day with students)

• Attend Protecting God's Children training 
• Criminal justice fingerprint clearance
• Trained in and possess valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid clearance
• Complete the Concussion Training, Allergy Training, and the Health Precautions Training

Please send resume and cover letter to Angie Saylor, Human Resources & Operations Officer, at asaylor@ashmi.org. 

Posted March 14, 2022

The volleyball coach is directly accountable to the Athletic Director. He/she is responsible for the behavior and performance of the volleyball team members. The volleyball coach instructs the team about the various ways and means of enhancing their performance and advising them to play better every single time. 

In fulfilling their duties and responsibilities, all coaches are expected to do the following with their teams/players:

• Treat his/her players and opponents with respect
• Assume responsibility for the conduct of their team and players during all athletic events
• Alert all athletes to the risks inherent in the sport and to the proper use of equipment and techniques common to the sport
• Establish a positive relationship with coaches, athletes, parents, officials, and community members

Basic Requirements include but are not limited to:

• Be a role model
• Teach and cultivate student-athletes 
• Develop well-planned, organized and well-executed practice plans that build skills, promote understanding of offensive and defensive strategy, and endorse teamwork and team chemistry
• Treat all athletes with dignity and respect
• Use athletics as an opportunity for teaching positive life lessons
• Build confidence, encourage, and affirm
• Exhibit clear, direct and open communication
• Possess a sense of humor
• Demonstrate contemporary knowledge of the sport and an ability to cultivate new skills with students through drills, sequenced plays and encouragement on and off the field/court
• Establish clear expectations and consequences; deliver criticism in a manner that upholds the dignity of each athlete while maintaining high expectations
• Uphold clear boundaries for behavior and enforce rules consistently
• Be lifelong learners, willing to innovate for the benefit of their student-athletes 

The successful candidate will enjoy working and educating student-athletes.  A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of Sacred Heart Schools is essential. 

General Competencies:

• Punctuality and dependability
• Experience and knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the game of volleyball
• Possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Be a positive role model for student-athletes
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Fosters ethics, good conduct, and sportsmanship for all participants and coaches
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Competent in problem-solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures and rules contained in the ASH Handbook and ASH Athletic Handbook

Coaching Requirements (prior to the first day with students)

• Attend Protecting God's Children training 
• Criminal justice fingerprint clearance
• Trained in and possess valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid clearance
• Complete the Concussion Training, Allergy Training, and the Health Precautions Training

Please send resume and cover letter to Angie Saylor, Human Resources & Operations Officer, at asaylor@ashmi.org. 

Updated June 29, 2022

The basketball coach is directly accountable to the Athletic Director. The basketball coach works with student-athletes to learn, improve, or compete in basketball. He/She helps players develop various skills that are useful in a live match, such as serving the basketball ball, backhand play, and more. The basketball coach is able to gauge a student athlete’s abilities and provide them with instruction to improve their skills on the basketball court.

In fulfilling their duties and responsibilities, all coaches are expected to do the following with their teams/players:

• Treat his/her players and opponents with respect
• Assume responsibility for the conduct of their team and players during all athletic events
• Alert all athletes to the risks inherent in the sport and to the proper use of equipment and techniques common to the sport
• Establish a positive relationship with coaches, athletes, parents, officials, and community members

Basic Requirements include but are not limited to:

• Be a role model
• Teach and cultivate student-athletes 
• Develop well-planned, organized and well-executed practice plans that build skills, promote understanding of offensive and defensive strategy, and endorse teamwork and team chemistry
• Treat all athletes with dignity and respect
• Use athletics as an opportunity for teaching positive life lessons
• Build confidence, encourage, and affirm
• Exhibit clear, direct and open communication
• Possess a sense of humor
• Demonstrate contemporary knowledge of the sport and an ability to cultivate new skills with students through drills, sequenced plays and encouragement on and off the court
• Establish clear expectations and consequences; deliver criticism in a manner that upholds the dignity of each athlete while maintaining high expectations
• Uphold clear boundaries for behavior and enforce rules consistently
• Be lifelong learners, willing to innovate for the benefit of their student-athletes

The successful candidate will enjoy working and educating student-athletes.  A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of Sacred Heart Schools is essential. 

General Competencies:

• Punctuality and dependability
• Experience and knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the game of basketball
• Possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Be a positive role model for student-athletes
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Fosters ethics, good conduct, and sportsmanship for all participants and coaches
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Competent in problem-solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures and rules contained in the ASH Handbook and ASH Athletic Handbook

Coaching Requirements (prior to the first day with students)

• Attend Protecting God's Children training 
• Criminal justice fingerprint clearance
• Trained in and possess valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid clearance
• Complete the Concussion Training, Allergy Training, and the Health Precautions Training

Please send resume and cover letter to Angie Saylor, Human Resources & Operations Officer, at asaylor@ashmi.org. 

Posted March 14, 2022

The pom/dance coach is directly accountable to the Athletic Director. The pom/dance coach is a leader and mentor for competitive dancers. The coach choreographs unique routines and teaches them to dance team members, observing their performance, and providing suggestions for refinement. A successful candidate should have a strong background in the performing arts, including experience in hip hop, jazz, modern dance, and pom.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Choreograph a minimum of 4-6 routines, using music and choreography appropriate for an educational/family setting
• Highlight dancers’ unique qualities while continuing to instruct all members to improve each student-athlete’s technique and abilities
• Instruct, guide and enable student-athletes to perform to the best of their abilities while ensuring a positive, professional, and team-spirited learning environment
• Ensure that student-athletes dance in accordance with the standard rules and regulations of the sport
• Motivate players to perform well in studies as well as pom/dance and provide them with suggestions to improve their skills
• Supervise team members during all practice and athletic contests
• Ensure student discipline in athletic contests, practice sessions, etc.
• Promote sportsmanlike conduct during athletic participation
• Compile, maintain and file reports and records designated by the Athletic Director
• Communicate with parents, student-athletes, and other coaches
• Travel with student-athletes and monitor the team in athletic competitions
• Supervise student-athletes after practices and games until all depart campus 
• Responsible for the safety and security of the team before, during and after all events
• Accountable for the distribution, collection, and general upkeep of all uniforms and equipment and providing an end of season inventory

Basic Requirements include but are not limited to:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Able to perform a variety of tasks, understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Work with a team
• Be physically able to meet the significant demands of the job including but not limited to standing or walking for prolonged periods, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, seeing

General Competencies:

• Completion of Protecting God's Children training 
• Criminal justice fingerprint clearance
• Trained in and possess valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid clearance
• Punctuality and dependability
• Experience and knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the competitive dance
• Possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Be a positive role model for student-athletes
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Fosters ethics, good conduct, and sportsmanship for all participants and coaches
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Competent in problem-solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures and rules contained in the ASH Handbook and ASH Athletic Handbook

Please send resume and cover letter to Angie Saylor, Human Resources & Operations Officer, at asaylor@ashmi.org. 

Posted March 14, 2022