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RKA Is Hiring!

Position Type: Substitute Teacher (On-Call / Part-Time)
Location: St. Louis, Missouri

ABOUT ROSATI-KAIN ACADEMY

Rosati-Kain Academy is a Catholic, independent college-preparatory high school committed to educating young women through academic excellence, faith formation, leadership development, and service. Rooted in the legacy of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND), Rosati-Kain seeks to create a community where every student is known, valued, challenged, and inspired to use her gifts in service to others.

We are seeking caring, dependable, and mission-driven individuals to serve as Substitute Teachers who will support student learning and maintain the strong academic and community culture of Rosati-Kain when regular faculty members are absent.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Substitute Teacher plays an important role in ensuring continuity of learning and providing a positive classroom experience for students. Substitute Teachers are expected to create a respectful, structured, and engaging learning environment while following lesson plans provided by faculty members and supporting the mission and values of Rosati-Kain Academy.

This position is ideal for educators, retired teachers, graduate students, professionals, parents, alumnae, and community members who enjoy working with high school students and contributing to a vibrant school community.

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and support students in assigned classrooms following teacher lesson plans

Maintain a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment

Take attendance and communicate classroom concerns appropriately

Follow school procedures, policies, and expectations

Support students academically while encouraging responsibility and engagement

Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions

Serve as a positive adult presence who reflects Rosati-Kain’s mission and values

Communicate important classroom information with the classroom teacher and administration

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

A commitment to Catholic education and the mission of Rosati-Kain Academy

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Comfort working with high school students

Dependability, flexibility, and professionalism

Ability to manage a classroom environment with consistency and care

Preferred qualifications include:

Previous teaching, coaching, mentoring, or youth-development experience

Bachelor’s degree or college coursework

Missouri substitute teaching certification or eligibility to obtain certification

 

WHAT MAKES A ROSATI-KAIN SUBSTITUTE SPECIAL?

At Rosati-Kain, substitutes are not simply classroom supervisors—they are members of our educational ministry. Our substitutes help create a school environment where students experience:

Respect for the dignity of every person

Academic excellence and curiosity

Faith-filled community

Leadership and service

The compassion and spirit of the SSND tradition

Preferred substitutes will receive orientation, training, and opportunities to become familiar with Rosati-Kain’s culture, procedures, and community.

Compensation & Scheduling

Flexible, on-call schedule

Opportunities for recurring assignments

Competitive daily substitute rate

Supportive school community and administration

 

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief statement of interest describing their experience working with students and their connection to the mission of Rosati-Kain Academy.

Rosati-Kain Academy is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community where all students are valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluate students who apply to join the team and, after consultation with the Athletic Director, select team members.

Provide exceptional coaching services to your team, ensuring player development, team building, and success on and off the field.

Adhere to all Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) rules and regulations, and ensure your team does as well.

Follow all policies established by the Athletic Director and School President.

Maintain all school-provided equipment and manage your own as needed.

Keep the Athletic Director informed of any issues or concerns, ensuring transparency and timely communication.

Distribute and collect uniforms in a timely manner before and after the season.

Attend all meetings scheduled by the Athletic Director and participate in school events such as Open Houses, recruitment events, and team banquets.

Develop and coordinate practice schedules and plans, and oversee all program activities.

Ensure full participation in all team competitions throughout the season.

Evaluate any assistant coaches at the end of the season.

Submit all team statistics and required paperwork on time. 

Track attendance and communicate athletes that will receive credit at the end of the season. 

Coordinate transportation to games and competitions. 

If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives of young athletes and contribute to the success of our athletic programs, apply today! To apply or learn more about this position, please contact Athletic Director, Nicole Soell, or send your resume and coaching credentials to [email protected]

Rosati-Kain Academy, a Catholic, college-preparatory high school for young women in St. Louis, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Volleyball Coach for the 2025-2026 season. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a positive and mission-driven athletic environment. A four-year degree is preferred, along with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, and experience coaching high school athletes. Candidates must meet all MSHSAA requirements before the season begins. Interested applicants should email a resume with coaching credentials to Nicole Soell, Athletic Director, at [email protected]

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Annual Giving Manager reports to the President and serves as a member of the development team. This position plans and manages all aspects of the Annual Giving program as well as being responsible for maintaining donor and alumnae data integrity within the donor database. We offer a strong compensation package including but not limited to:

Stipend for health, dental and vision insurance

FSA Plan

Up to 2 weeks of paid vacation in the first year of employment

403(b) Retirement Plan contribution (5% of base salary)

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will work closely with the President, Major Gifts officer and other members of the development team to identify, cultivate, solicit and recognize individual donors, design and execute annual appeals and meet annual giving budget goals.

Responsibilities will include:

• Design, implement, and grow RKA’s annual giving program in consultation with the President

• Inform, engage, connect, and solicit current, lapsed, and prospective donors

Engage RKA alumnae

• Maintain and cultivate individual donor records in the donor database

• Support the Major Gifts Officer and President through data mining and segmentation

• Coordinate stewardship efforts of current donors to retain and encourage repeat and increased giving year to year

• Work with marketing team to create and execute donor solicitations

• Lead RKA’s 24 hours of giving campaign

• Lead RKA’s annual City Lights Auction and Gala with support from event coordinator and Major Gifts officer

• Work with event coordinator to plan donor events

• Solicit individual prospects and/or recommend prospects to other members of the team for solicitation at other appropriate gift levels

• Support other departmental responsibilities connected to; prospect research, event coordination, donor communications, and any other development-related duties as assigned by the President

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Three to five years of fundraising experience in annual giving/other fundraising campaigns and appeals, with an emphasis in individual/annual solicitation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive) and other relevant database and office software.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including drafting professional correspondence and meeting minutes.

Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills to manage a high volume of work efficiently.

Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and exercise sound judgment.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and interact professionally with Board members, staff, and external stakeholders.

Experience in event and project management in a professional environment.

Strong communication skills with ability and comfort speaking in small and large groups.

Ability to work some nights and weekends, as needed for events and deadlines.

Knowledge of online fundraising tools.

 

TO APPLY

Please submit the following items:

1)       CV/Resume

2)       Cover Letter

3)       A List of Three Professional References

Send all materials to [email protected] using “Annual Giving Manager” in the subject line.

Rosati-Kain Academy will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status or any other status protected by existing state or federal law or regulations—except for positions that fall within the ministerial exception, including employees that “play a vital part in carrying out the mission of the Church.”  Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, employment, training, promotion, demotion, leaves of absence and termination. Rosati-Kain Academy will not discriminate in the acceptance of students for enrollment or in the award of scholarships on the basis of religion, race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

RKA at a Glance:

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● Founded in 1911
● Located in the heart of the Central West End
● 14:1 student: teacher ratio
● Average class size = 16
● A diverse student body: 44% white, 33% black, 12% Hispanic, 5% Asian, and 5%
multiracial/other
● Over 20% of our students score 30+ on the ACT
● Over $1.5 million in tuition grants and scholarships are awarded annually
● Over 50% of our students receive financial support, through academic, merit, or need based aid
● 73% of our faculty hold advanced degrees
● Our senior class earned college scholarships totaling nearly $12.5 million annually
● 100+ hours of service through Campus Ministry or community connections for each
graduating student
● 100% of our graduates are accepted to and attend college
● Over 7,000 living alumnae spanning across the world and, living on 6 continents