All hiring, teacher and principal, is done at the local school site. By Canon Law, the pastor, as chief administrator of the parish, is the hiring authority and makes all final decisions in hiring teachers and principals.

Application and Hiring Process

The application and hiring process is broken into two phases. Phase one deals with a Pre-Application Packet Letter, the Diocesan Policy regarding the hiring of Lay Employees, the Pre-Application Statement, and the Applicant Questionnaire.

Employment Opportunities

Holy Spirit Catholic Parish Elementary School, Sacramento, CA

Principal Opening

Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School, established in 1947, is a K-8 school with an enrollment of 300 students. The school was administered by the Sisters of Mercy until 1999. It is a core ministry of Holy Spirit Parish, which serves to educate the children of the community and the surrounding parishes. It is a parish school that offers students a faith based quality education that promotes gospel values, academic excellence and social responsibility, as well as an appreciation and respect for the dignity of each person. The school cultivates academic excellence, lifelong learning, Christ-like leadership and a passion for peace and justice as it fosters the life of discipleship.

We are looking for a principal to begin July 1, 2010. Applicants must be active, practicing Catholics, have at least four years of teaching experience at the elementary school level, hold a valid and current teaching credential as well as an earned, advanced degree in Education Administration or enrolled in a program leading to an administrative credential. Prior experience within a catholic school environment is recommended.

Situated in the beautiful Land Park area of Sacramento, the school is very prominent in the community. The school has an experienced faculty, many generational families and a partnership with other parish ministries serving youth. Holy Spirit School prides itself on its strong Catholic identity, and high academic standards

Salary is based upon the Diocesan Scale and depends on qualifications and experience. Benefits include: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance and Retirement.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume to Dom Puglisi, Superintendent, Diocese of Sacramento at 2110 Broadway, CA. 95818. Office number (916) 733-0112, fax (916) 733-0120, email address dpuglisi@diocese-sacramento.org. Closing date for applications is Monday, April 5, 2010.

St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary Catholic School, Oroville

Principal Opening

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Elementary School is a K - 8 school with an enrollment of 75 students. It is an educational ministry of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Family. The school serves the Parish Community, nearby Catholic Parishes, and others who accept our values and principles.

It is a parish school that recognizes the parent as the primary educator of their children, and that parents, students, and teachers are in an educational partnership. Our philosophy reflects a commitment to providing a Catholic education for each student to become a total person.

Applicants must be active, practicing Catholics, have at least four years of experience at the elementary school level, hold a valid and current teaching credential as well as an earned, advanced degree in Educational Administration or enrolled in a program leading to an administrative credential. If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume to Dom Puglisi, Superintendent, Diocese of Sacramento at 2110 Broadway, CA. 95818. Office number (916) 733-0112, fax (916) 733-0120, email address dpuglisi@diocese-sacramento.org. Closing date for applications for both schools is Friday, March 19, 2010.

Notre Dame Elementary Catholic School, Chico

Principal Opening

Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School is a K - 8 St. John's parish school founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame, and has been providing a quality education with the Diocese of Sacramento since 1928. Present enrollment is 202 students. Notre Dame School is located at St. John the Baptist parish and serves all the local parishes as well as the greater Chico area.

Aided by the Holy Spirit, it is their mission to work with the family and the faith community to impart faith in God and the values, traditions, and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Their Catholic education emphasizes positive leadership through modeling and excellent academics within a safe and nurturing environment.

Applicants must be active, practicing Catholics, have at least four years of experience at the elementary school level, hold a valid and current teaching credential as well as an earned, advanced degree in Educational Administration or enrolled in a program leading to an administrative credential. If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume to Dom Puglisi, Superintendent, Diocese of Sacramento at 2110 Broadway, CA. 95818. Office number (916) 733-0112, fax (916) 733-0120, email address dpuglisi@diocese-sacramento.org. Closing date for applications for both schools is Friday, March 19, 2010.