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Job opportunities at St. Paul's

  • Our Parents’ Day Out Program is growing! Join our PDO team, ministering to the littlest of God's children in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. Contact director Elizabeth Knehans. 


    Director | Parents' Day Out | circlerightarrow Job Description

    St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School seeks a dedicated Parents' Day Out (PDO) Director to lead our PDO program beginning mid-January, 2025, upon the retirement of our current director. This part-time role involves guiding our mission-aligned childcare program, building relationships and sharing Jesus with families, ensuring child safety, managing communications, and overseeing program administration.  If you’re a proactive, faith-driven leader with a heart for children and a commitment to our mission and vision, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact principal Dawn Walker for more information or to apply for the position.


    Lead Teacher |  Nursery Class (6-14 months)

    Approx. 20 hours/week • M, T, W, F • 7:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. • August-May.

    Open to staffing this as a job-share opportunity if two individuals are interested in working a split schedule consistently.


    PDO | Sub Crew

    We're looking for extra hands to sub on days when one of our regularly-scheduled staff members cannot come to work.  When needed, subs will be contacted about their availability and will work in specific classrooms. Contact director Elizabeth Knehans about joining our staff.

  • 1st Grade Substitute Teacher | Full Time, Feb.-May

    Join our team! Are you passionate about shaping young minds and hearts in a Christ-centered environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a long-term, full-time substitute teacher to join our dedicated team at SPLS, where we integrate faith and learning every day! Dates of service will be mid-February through the end of the school year. 

    • Qualifications Include: Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field • Teaching experience preferred, particularly with elementary students • Strong Christian faith and a desire to share that faith in the classroom • Please contact Dawn Walker or call 314.822.2771.


    K-8 | Substitute Teacher

    Bring your talents to our school where faith, character, and academic excellence go hand-in-hand. Apply today to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students! Please direct employment inquiries to Dawn Walker, principal.


    K-8 | After-School Homework Club (SPLASH) Staffing

    Our school’s SPLASH Program (short for St. Paul’s Lutheran After School & Homework club) is3:00-6:00 p.m., with potential for more days/hours as needed. Applicants must be at least 18. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Jenn Barton, SPLASH Director.

  • St. Paul's ECC is seeking loving, compassionate, and responsible adults who would enjoy helping the youngest of God's children.  If you or someone you know might be interested, please contact Jessica Bangert, ECC Director.


    Afternoon Staff

    3:00-6:00 p.m. • Must be at least 17 years old

  • MomCo (formerly MOPS)  | Thursday morning childcare

    At St. Paul's twice-a-month MomCo mornings, mothers meet for fellowship while children play and learn in our KidsCo childcare program. Help snuggle babies and care for little ones, toddlers and preschoolers.  Contact Director of Family Ministry, Sharon Shearman at sshearman@stpaulsdesperes.org