St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, recognized multiple times by the Houston Chronicle as one of the city's Top Workplaces, is a great school with great teachers. A strong, faith-filled community, we firmly believe that children should be given the opportunity to achieve their full potential through instruction in the Catholic tradition and the academic disciplines to achieve intellectual competence and to learn service to others as modeled by Jesus Christ.  Our parents are committed to working with teachers and administration to greatly enhance their children's success in school. 

Serving over 500 students age 4 (PK-4) through 8th grade, the school is centrally located near the Texas Medical Center in the 4th largest city in the United States. Just a short drive from the Gulf of Mexico, Houston boasts a strong economy, numerous universities, greenspaces, world-class museums, diverse cultural experiences, and other family-friendly attractions.

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School in Houston, Texas is a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School and the first Catholic school in the nation to be designated a STEM-certified campus by NISE. Our school offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Job applicants interested in joining our mission must complete an online application via Applitrack.  Online applications and detailed job descriptions are available at www.ChooseCatholicSchools.org.   Refer to the job numbers listed below.

• `Must be Catholic living a Catholic lifestyle.

• Hold a Master’s degree in Administration.

• Alternative — Master’s degree in another area with a minimum 18 hours in Administration/Supervision.

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Principal or Asst. Principal.

• At least 3 references attesting to your professional life.

Each applicant will receive two calls from two members of our selection team. When all have received the calls, our team will select those to have a full in person interview for the position.
Please be prepared to discuss the following:

• What does education centered in the person of Jesus mean to you?

• What qualities make an excellent Catholic school?

• What must be in place to educate the whole student, mind, body, and spirit?

• What is your approach to discipline?

• How have you implemented programs for students with learning issues?

Applicants should send a resume to:
                 Principal Search Team
                 c/o Msgr. William L. Young
                 6800 Buffalo Speedway
                 Houston, TX 77025-1405
                 Email: [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School seeks responsible, energetic and nurturing individuals who love children to work as assistants in our after school program, Prime Time.  The position requires supervising children during play, rest, and homework, planning and implementing daily activities, preparing and serving snacks, and providing academic assistance to school students in grades PK-4 through 8^th grade.

Category:  Part-time hourly contract basis

Pay Rate:  $14.00 -18.00/hour, depending on education & experience

Work Year:  school days Jan. - May with some additional training days

Specific Days Needed:  M, T, W, Th, F

Min./Max. Hours per week:  13 - 18

Job Hours:  M-F 2:45 p.m. – approx. 6:00 p.m.

Education/Experience:

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Be mature, responsible, energetic and nurturing with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Hold a college degree or currently attend college.  Commensurate experience in child care/education will be considered.
• Receive a criminal background check clearance.
• Be trained and verified in the child abuse awareness program, Safe Haven, offered by Catholic Mutual at https://galvestonhouston.cmgconnect.org/. 
• Be committed to the philosophy of Catholic school and value oriented education.
• Special talents in physical education, art, music, or education are a plus.

Contact Gayle Mallia, [email protected] or 713-666-2345 with any questions.