Director of Music

St. John Neumann Catholic Church (SJN) is seeking a dynamic and engaging Director of Music to provide, organize, and/or coordinate music for all weekend and Holy Day Masses and other special liturgies at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
This position reports to the SJN Pastor and is defined as full-time with benefits: *

• Base pay of $70K-$80K salary
• Meaningful work
• service-oriented and respectful work environment
• work-life balance
• generous leave, including paid FML 
• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403(b) and retirement plans
  
  Regular Duties and Responsibilities
  

• Plan music selections and lead music from the piano/organ for some of the six weekend liturgies.
• Prepare, rehearse, and lead music at Holy Day Masses, funerals, penance services, and other special liturgies/services (monthly Taizé Prayer, annual Lessons & Carols, concerts, etc.).
• Rehearse St. John Neumann Chorale (Sunday 9:30 a.m.) and cantors (various masses).
• Coordinate with accompanists and the directors of the Women's Ensemble, Bell Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, and Hispanic Music Groups.
• Hire and rehearse professional musicians for major holidays and Taizé Prayer.
• Supervise sound system operation.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of Liturgy and oversee the Music & Liturgy Assistant on planning SJN liturgies, supervising the scheduling of cantors, choirs and accompanists and maintaining the register for all convalidations and marriages that occur at SJN.
• Oversee ongoing development of SJN singers and accompanists and recruit new musicians.
• Prepare the music department annual budget.
• Oversee the organization of the music library and volunteers who manage and catalogue the library.

Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Requirement

• Excellent keyboard skills — piano and organ. Must play hymns and service music in a singable manner.
• Five years' experience working in a liturgical music environment.
• Bachelor's degree in music or related field.
• Knowledge of church liturgical music guidelines, especially as outlined by Vatican II. Must be familiar with the General Instruction of the Roman Missal and Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of vocal, choral technique, and choral conducting.
• Familiarity in working with Spanish-speaking ensembles.

Resources at SJN include two baby grand pianos, a Rodgers organ in the church with 9 ranks of Ruffati pipes, and another Rodgers organ in the chapel.

Please send resume and cover letter to: pkwapniewski@saintjn.org.

Preschool Assistant Teacher

St. John Neumann Catholic Preschool is seeking an Assistant Teacher for our Monday–Friday Pre-K Class (half-day). Must love working with young children and have several years of experience working with them. Assistant Teachers must have a minimum of a High School Diploma, and early Childhood Education college coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities include:

• supporting the Lead Teacher in implementing creative activities based on curriculum
• working with young children to promote social-emotional development as well as focusing on learning objectives
• maintaining a neat, clean, and safe classroom environment
• attending meetings, trainings, and other Preschool events

This is an hourly position with starting pay of $15 to $16 per hour. We provide:

• paid leave
• meaningful work
• a service-oriented and respectful work environment
• work-life balance

This position is part-time: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Please send resume and cover letter to Kathy Dallessandro at  Preschool@saintjn.org.

For more information about the Preschool, please visit saintjn.org/preschool.

Substitute Preschool Teachers

If you love working with young children and have a flexible schedule, we’d love to have you join us.

This is an hourly position with starting pay of $15 per hour. We provide:

• meaningful work
• a service-oriented and respectful work environment
• work-life balance

The hours are 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Please send resume and cover letter to Kathy Dallessandro at preschool@saintjn.org.

For more information about the Preschool, please visit saintjn.org/preschool.