Interested applicants can submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Human Resources Coordinator Lisa Caya at lisa.caya@aquinasschools.org

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Elementary School Openings:

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- Food Service Assistant (PT): Cathedral Elementary School

- Food Service Lead (PT): Cathedral Elementary School

- Grade 3 or 4 Teacher (1.0 FTE): Blessed Sacrament Elementary School​​​​​​​

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Middle School Openings:

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- Choral Music Teacher (PT - 0.4 FTE)

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Combined Building Opportunities

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- Student Services - Mental Health Counselor: AMS/AHS 0.75 & Cathedral 0.25

- 7-12 Language Arts Teacher: AMS/AHS

- Coordinator of Discipleship

Position Summary

The Coordinator of Discipleship witnesses the joy of the Gospel message by leading the stakeholders of Aquinas Catholic Schools into a deep relationship with Jesus Christ. This evangelization takes place through the coordinator’s collaboration with the Chaplain in meeting the schools’ pastoral needs, developing positive relationships with students, families, faculty and staff, and working to strengthen the practice of the Catholic faith. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is energized by the challenge of building new ministries. In particular, the three areas of ministry that the department is looking to expand into are (1) developing a discipleship ministry, by recruiting, training, and discipling mentors from the school and deanery community to lead small-groups of students according to the Serva Fidem* model, (2) offering a Cursillo** or similar retreat opportunities for our faculty, staff, and parents. (3) implementing and supporting a Catholic athletes’ program for our coaches and athletic teams.

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Our Why

In forming His Apostles, Jesus engaged each one of them personally, drew them together as a small community with Himself as their mentor, and thereby empowered them to advance the Gospel. Since our school exists to raise up leaders for the Church, our model of evangelization is the same. Campus Ministry provides students with opportunities to encounter Jesus on a profoundly personal level, grow in community with their peers, and take on the challenge of witnessing their faith to others. In this way, we aim to raise up the next generation of evangelizers and saints.

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How will you make an impact at Aquinas?

Intercede: Make intercession for our students by way of a daily prayer life.

Give Witness: Assist students in forming their identity in Christ, especially by witnessing to your own walk of Christian discipleship and helping them discern His presence in their lives.

Assist at Retreats: Plan, lead and execute retreats for our adult staff and community.

Equip Mentors: Empower adults from the school and deanery community to have an impact on young people's lives, especially by forming, training and supporting a team of adult volunteer mentors who will disciple students in the context of small groups.

Cultivate Discipleship: Personally mentor a group of high school students in a life of prayer, holiness and relationship with Jesus Christ.

Be Resource for Staff: Mentor faculty and staff, especially those who teach theology, on best practices to engage and evangelize young people in today’s context. Provide resources, trainings, and best practices to faculty regarding effective youth ministry.

Support OCIA: Help the chaplain build and coordinate ministry for those who are seeking entrance into the Church from our school community.

Organize Events: Help Campus Ministry provide opportunities for staff and students to grow in their faith and strengthen the Aquinas school community (Steubenville Conferences, Adventure Camp, Vocation Trips, Pilgrimages, Mission Trips, etc.).

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These are the qualities we are looking for in a candidate:

Fidelity to the Church: Visible and living witness to Catholic discipleship and fidelity to Church teachings and morals.

Skilled in Student and Adult Mentorship: Able to relate with, encourage, and coach students and adults in a mentoring capacity, both individually and in group settings.

Community-Minded: The inclination to initiate and develop positive relationships with community members from diverse groups (i.e. students, parents, volunteers and staff members) and the ability to discern what roles they might play in the discipleship project.

Theological Aptitude: The ability to accurately and compassionately present Church teaching in an age-appropriate manner in the course of ministry; preferably has a bachelor’s degree or higher in Catholic theology, catechetics, or theological studies.

Familiarity with Youth Ministry: Brings at least some experience with youth ministry principles and best practices (i.e. experience with directing small groups, Life Teen’s Edge program, OCIA, and Kairos or other evangelization retreat).

​Administrative Skills: A thorough and efficient attention to the high volume of detail inherent to the position (e.g. timely response to emails, processing student registrations, calendaring events, budgeting, coordinating retreat logistics etc.).

High Standard of Professionalism: A careful demonstration of reliability, discretion, and respect in interactions with others; a willingness to conform with the policies of the Diocese of La Crosse and Aquinas Catholic Schools; and an ability to fulfill position duties with minimal supervision.

Heart for Evangelization: A deep desire for each student and Aquinas stakeholder to encounter the person of Jesus Christ and respond to His invitation for them to “follow Him.”

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About the School:

Aquinas is a fully accredited K-12 school system, with an almost 100-year history in the La Crosse area. Aquinas is supported by 12 deanery parishes with the mission of Jesus Christ to “Go and teach all nations,” seeking to nurture the students who have been entrusted to our pastoral care through educational excellence in our vibrant Catholic tradition. Our core values are Faith, Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Dignity.

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How to Apply:

If you think God may be calling you to be the Coordinator of Student Discipleship at Aquinas, please send a cover letter or e-mail and recent resume to Aquinas Chaplain Fr. Timothy Reither, fr.reither@aquinasschools.org

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*Serva Fidem is a model of discipleship ministry developed at Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines, Iowa. The Director will receive initial training and ongoing support from the Dowling team.  

**Cursillo is a national organization that has a 3-day retreat model led by a leadership team geared toward evangelization, conversion and life-long discipleship.

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Non-Contracted Staff Vacancies:

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- Substitute Teachers - Aquinas Catholic Schools

Aquinas Catholic Schools are seeking candidates for Substitute Teaching Positions. The primary teaching responsibilities may include Reading, Language Arts, Religion, Social Studies, Mathematics, Music and Science. We are seeking a candidate who would thrive in a professional learning community that uses student results to inform instruction. We are seeking a candidate who would find success working in a faith-based school community. Submit Cover Letter, Resume, University Transcripts, and Copy of Current License(s)/Certification(s) if applicable.
All applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Degree: Bachelor
2. Ability to work well with students of varying abilities and diverse populations within small group and individual settings
3. Ability to differentiate instruction

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Interested applicants can submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Human Resources Coordinator Lisa Caya at lisa.caya@aquinasschools.org

RESPONSIBILITIES: Aquinas Catholic Schools is a strong advocate of best practice. Our educational goals are centered on student growth and achievement. This school is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sex, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, membership in the National Guard, State Defense Force or any reserve component of the military forces of the United States or this state. 

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