Employment Opportunities
Our Hiring Process

The Franciscan School is part of the Education Ministry of the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Raleigh, North Carolina. The K – 8th grade school was established in 2000 and is rooted in the Franciscan tradition. The Franciscan School provides a learning environment that embraces the Gospel values of the Roman Catholic faith.
Successful applicants would be responsible for working together with the entire faculty and the administrative team to provide a safe and academically challenging environment - one that builds upon the charism of the Catholic Church, and our Franciscan traditions, to form our students as fine young men and women prepared for their future academically, socially, and morally.
Candidates must pass a background check and have NC teaching licensure or be able to obtain NC teaching licensure. Preferred candidates will have teaching experience in education and a record of excellence.
If you are interested in joining a dynamic educational environment working with dedicated professionals to provide an academically challenging experience for our students, please send a cover letter that includes your educational philosophy and the position in which you have interest, and your resume with three references to: tfsresume@stfrancisraleigh.org.
The Franciscan School is currently seeking a qualified and caring individual to teach 6th grade Social Studies beginning in August 2023.
Candidates for this position must have an NC teaching licensure or be able to obtain NC teaching licensure. Preferred candidates will have teaching experience in history/social studies and be able to incorporate various classroom technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to use innovation and vision in lesson planning to prepare students for academic success in the Diocesan curriculum and beyond. This person will also serve as an advisor to a small group of MS students, helping to equip them with the academic, social, and emotional life skills that foster individual wellbeing and promote a healthy, faith-based community connection.
If you are interested applying for this position, please send a cover letter that includes your educational philosophy, and resume to: tfsresume@stfrancisraleigh.org.
We are seeking a qualified and passionate teacher to join our 4th grade team beginning in the 2023-2024 school year. This position will Instruct students in curriculum areas for fourth grade, with a concentration in delivering Math instruction. Candidates must have NC teaching licensure or be able to obtain NC teaching licensure. Preferred candidates will have teaching experience with mathematics in elementary school, and be able to use a variety of classroom technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to use innovation and vision in lesson planning to prepare students for academic success in the Diocesan Social Studies curriculum and beyond.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume, along with your teaching philosophy, to: tfsresume@stfrancisraleigh.org
We are seeking an energetic and caring person to fill an immediate opening for an Instructional Teacher Assistant (ITA) position in third grade. This is a full-time position assisting the lead teacher and grade level team in creating a classroom environment that is consistent with the mission of the school and the parish. The ITA will support the lead teacher by providing general assistance with daily tasks, such as copying and planning for lessons, small group assistance, supervision of students when necessary, handling of classroom management issues when appropriate, and assisting with special projects, such as field trips. The ITA is expected to attend parish staff gatherings, conferences, and will collaborate as a member of the team to provide academic excellence for the students.
If you are interested in joining a dynamic educational environment working with dedicated professionals to provide an academically challenging experience for our students, please send a cover letter and resume by March 2nd to: tfsresume@stfrancisraleigh.org.
St. Francis of Assisi has an immediate opening for a Director of Parish Life. We are seeking a caring and compassionate individual to oversee volunteer ministries dedicated to the physical and spiritual care of our parish community. The director supervises and collaborates with a team in establishing goals and implementing programs in pastoral support and care to our parishioners.
The successful applicant will have a 4-year degree in Religious Studies, sociology, pastoral ministry or a related field. Two years of supervisory experience is required along with skills in handling situations with compassion and mercy, having difficult conversations with those who are in crisis or mourning, and using excellent listening skills while encouraging and connecting others to God’s love. The director collaborates with the leadership team in building on the parish’s longstanding history of bringing baptismal and ministerial priesthood together in the collaborative vision of Vatican II.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to: Search.Committee@stfrancisraleigh.org
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, an award winning and nationally recognized community of nearly 5000 households, is seeking a Director of Justice and Peace. The parish has a longstanding commitment to social outreach, advocacy for human dignity, forming consciences for faithful citizenship, and solidarity with those most vulnerable. The Director of Justice and Peace provides oversight of our ministries in the areas of justice formation, service and mission in the wider community, and advocacy. Through these ministries, the Director of Justice and Peace, in collaboration with the pastoral staff, fosters the social mission of the Church, raises awareness of social issues, and promotes an understanding of Catholic Social Teaching.
If you are an active, fully initiated, practicing Catholic dedicated to collaborative ministry and the advancement of the vision of the Church, as promoted by the Second Vatican Council, this position may be right for you.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of three years’ experience in parish or diocesan-based social ministry, charitable service, advocacy, mission work, pastoral ministries or a related field
- Strong relational, communication, computer, organization, budgetary, and leadership skills
- A thorough understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and its’ application to a wide scope of contemporary social issues
- Comfortable speaking to small and large groups
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in theology, education, sociology, or related field
- Experience in small group facilitation and teaching
- Experience in leading advocacy campaigns and community-based organizing, as well as project and event planning
Applicants should submit a résumé with a cover letter to: search.committee@stfrancisraleigh.org. Applications accepted through March 22, 2023.
This administrative assistant position supports our Parish Life and Justice and Peace ministry areas, serves as the coordinator of Funerals, and administrator of the columbarium. Support to these two pastoral ministries will focus in the area of communications, finance, database maintenance, and event support.
Required
- Ability to handle multiple task in an effective and efficient manner- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent computer skills in MS Office, desktop publishing, database management, and other communications processes.
- Ability to work independently and has initiative when completing tasks
- Strong written communication skills and attention to details.
- Ability to present information to and respond to questions from individuals using superior customer service skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office and desktop publishing
Preferred
- Experience working in a ministerial area
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: search.committee@stfrancisraleigh.org
https://dioceseofraleigh.org/employment