Employment Opportunities
Interested Applicants
Apply for employment opportunities at St. Joseph School through the Archdiocese of St. Louis Careers page.
Go to Archdiocese of St. Louis Career Page (search Cottleville)
Having trouble finding one of our positions? Email your cover letter and resume to tbowman@stjoecot.org.
St. Joseph School is a parochial school of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, faithful to the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church, dedicated to serving children and families by providing a Christ-centered learning environment where children grow in faith, truth, and love.
We serve over 1,000 students in grades PK – 8 in Cottleville, Missouri. Our Parish relies on a dedicated team of professionals to educate our students, whether through classroom instruction or support across campus.
We are currently seeking candidates for the following positions
4th Grade Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)
We are seeking a faith-filled full-time 4th grade teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Qualified candidates would have a concentration in Elementary Education. Applicants must be certified in Education or willing to pursue certification. Religious Certification preferred. Compensation will be based on degree and years of service in education on our compensation scale.
Resource Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)
We are seeking a faith-filled full-time Special Education teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Qualified candidates would have a concentration in Special Education degree preferred. Applicants must be certified in Education. Compensation will be based on degree and years of service in education on our compensation scale.
Part-Time Teacher Aides
2 or 3 days per week
Aides work 7:15AM to 3:00PM during the school year with a starting wage of $15.00/hour working in Preschool-8th grade as assigned. Part-time positions do not qualify for benefits. Preference will be given to candidates with enthusiasm for supporting teachers and students, ability to supervise and manage groups of children, organization, and clerical skills.
Part-Time Paraprofessionals
Paraprofessionals (para) would assist students as assigned in providing modified instruction, skill reinforcement, remedial instruction, behavioral intervention, and real time coaching as facilitated by the classroom teacher and/or learning consultant, in support of a specific child’s learning plan.
The para is responsible to the principal and assists the teacher and learning consultant in carrying out the learning plan, collecting data, reporting data, and communicating progress. Special training, resource support, and guidance will be given to the para by the learning consultant, teachers, One Classroom or outside sources regarding these tasks.
Paras work 7:15AM to 3:00PM during the school year with a starting wage of $15.00/hour. Part-time positions do not qualify for benefits.
Teaching experience is helpful but not required. The para should enjoy working with children. The applicant should be able to follow directions in learning to implement lessons, collect data, or to supervise activities as determined by the classroom teacher with consultation and training from the learning consultant. The applicant should have a good understanding of the developmental needs of the age child with whom they are working. The applicant should have strong communication skills.
Part-Time After Care Staff
K-8 AND PRESCHOOL
Positions are part time, 2-5 days per week (flexible scheduling) with start time of 2:30 PM (11:30 AM on half days) and end time before 6:15 PM with a starting wage of $15.00/hour. Part-time positions do not qualify for benefits.
Aftercare assistants help with homework, supervise indoor and outdoor play and provide a fun, nurturing, Catholic, and safe environment for our students.
Excellent opportunity for parents, grandparents, and students. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. St. Joseph School parents who work at EDP may enroll their St. Joseph School students in EDP at no charge.
Substitute Teachers
Substitutes are part-time as needed positions with a wage of $125/day and would cover leave or sick days for the teachers. Preference will be given to those with 60 hours of college credit and teaching experience.