Career Opportunities
Employment
Morning Star School is devoted to providing a unique, inspiring Catholic education empowering students with learning differences to reach their full potential. Potential faculty and staff must be reliable and collaborative, and they should be invested in educating all students. Interested candidates please click on the appropriate link below.
The following are employment opportunities at Morning Star School. To apply for a position please click on the position and apply using our online platform.
2024-2025 Open Positions
High School Science Teacher – ESE
General Summary: Under the direction of the school principal, is responsible for supporting the Diocese of St. Augustine in its mission to educate, evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic school environment.
Director of Development
Primary Function: Under the direction of the school principal, will coordinate fundraising efforts, maintain a donor database, have good communications/public relation skills, and be able to cultivate benefactors to ensure that Morning Star can expand in the future.
Paraprofessional – ESE
Primary Function: Under the direction of the school principal and supervision of a teacher, is responsible for assisting the teacher in the care and instruction of children in a classroom setting.
Extended Day (Part-time)
Primary Function: Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for the care and instruction of after school children. Work hours are Monday – Friday from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. There are early dismissal days throughout each month when staff is needed from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Substitute Teacher
Primary Function: Under the direction of the school principal, the Substitute Teacher is responsible for supporting the School and the Diocese of St. Augustine in their mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The Substitute Teacher shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in personal life.
Equal Employment Opportunity
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Morning Star School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Criminal Background Check
To ensure that individuals who join our program are well qualified and have a strong potential to be productive and successful, it is the policy of Morning Star School to check the employment references of all applicants.
A local and federal background check will be done on all employees through the Diocese of St. Augustine. Every employee must successful pass the screening and take the Protecting God’s Children course before employment.
A local and federal criminal check will be done on all employees. Employees who do not meet the requirements listed on the Department of Children and Families’ Affidavit of Good Moral Character will not be allowed to begin or continue employment. A five-year re-screen is required on all employees.