SMSA seeks outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff and System employees who share our vision and are eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and community. In support of the mission and culture of distributive leadership we strive to create, this individual will: exemplify our core values, be empowered by shared leadership and treat all with dignity and respect. Whether you are a new teacher, an experienced educator or a dedicated support professional, we welcome individuals who are committed to fostering a culture of excellence through continuous improvement and compassion.

Impact: Be a catalyst for positive change in the lives of students.

 

Collaboration: Work alongside passionate educators in a supportive community.

 

Growth: Access professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.

 

Mission-Driven: Be part of an institution dedicated to nurturing both academic and spiritual growth.

 

If you’re ready to inspire, educate and transform lives, we encourage you to explore career opportunities at St. Mary’s Springs Academy. Together, let’s shape a future where every student thrives and fulfills their potential.

 

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, copy of current teaching license, reference letters and a completed application to:

 

St. Mary’s Springs Academy
Attn: Human Resources
255 County Road K
Fond du Lac, WI 54937

FAX: 920-922-1899 or email: humanresources@smsacademy.org

St. Mary’s Springs Academy is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time reading specialist for the 25-26 academic year to serve students in grades P3-8.

 

The Reading Specialist is responsible for providing high quality instruction, support and leadership in order to produce high quality outcomes in the area of Reading and Literacy. The Reading Specialist assists with establishing school wide and individual reading goals. Additionally, the Reading Specialist provides intervention for students and works with teachers to implement additional supports within the classroom. The Reading Specialist assists in developing and implementing a comprehensive reading program.

 

Requirements:

Applicants must be certified as a licensed Reading instructor in the State of Wisconsin with three to five years’ experience preferred. The successful candidate understands and has experience in current practices and methodologies for teaching reading to grades K-6. The candidate must be a team player, willing to be flexible and collaborate with colleagues and capable of successfully integrating technology into the daily teaching practices; differentiating instruction and assessment. Training in CKLA, as well as a practicing Catholic preferred.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partners with the Academic Team to coordinate and facilitate a school-wide literacy program
• Provides coaching, support and strategies to teachers to improve instruction that will enhance literacy growth across the curriculum
• Assists students with lagging development improve literacy skills
• Collaborates with teachers to promote the learning and implementation of best practices in literacy instruction
• Creates and examines data to measure the success of literacy programs and instruction
• Teaches targeted literacy intervention to individual or small groups of students using research-based strategies and resources
• Conducts individual and school-wide assessments in order to evaluate levels and targeted interventions
• Reviews student achievement and facilitates student support in appropriate reading and writing interventions
• Meets regularly with classroom teachers to plan literacy instruction that correlates with individual student needs
• Evaluates the reading/language arts program annually for effectiveness
• Provides data-driven staff development in alliance with the Academic Team
• Promotes effective use of technology within reading programs

 

Start Date:

August 14, 2025

 

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should apply via WECAN and include a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, licenses, certifications and reference letters.

 

Compensation Notes:

Salary commensurate with experience. Fifty percent tuition remission. Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, etc. Benefits subject to eligibility criteria.

 

 

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St. Mary’s Springs Academy is seeking a long-term Kindergarten substitute teacher to begin the 2025-2026 school year.

 

Requirements:
SMSA is seeking a candidate with a college bachelor’s degree as a long term kindergarten substitute teacher.

 

With nearly 600 students in our PreK-8 school, we are confident that you can find your place at St. Mary’s Springs Academy. A successful candidate understands and has experience in current practices and methodologies in Elementary Education. SMSA is seeking a candidate that has a desire to work collaboratively with our kindergarten team and a classroom instructional aide. The candidate is flexible in planning, inclusive, and differentiates instruction and assessments. The candidate is willing to support an environment where students are encouraged to explore and reach for academic excellence at their developmental level and include Catholic teachings and practices into the curriculum.

 

Responsibilities:
The long term substitute will teach clear learning targets for weekly lesson plans for elementary students; consistently implement instructional best practices; and facilitate instruction leading to successful student growth. We believe quality people give students the opportunity to learn, develop character, and support a community of learners to grow closer to their purpose.

 

Start Date:

August 14, 2025 through November 7, 2025 (beginning of the school year)

 

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and reference letters along with a completed application (www.smsacademy.org/careers) to:

St. Mary’s Springs Academy

Attn: Human Resources

255 County Road K

Fond du Lac, WI 54937

 

Or email humanresources@smsacademy.org or FAX 920-322-1899.

 

 

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St. Mary’s Springs Academy (SMSA) in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking a full-time Elementary Physical Education teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year.  Candidates will be working to create a culture of excellence focused on student learning; therefore, a desire to be empowered via shared leadership is preferred.

 

Requirements:

SMSA is working to ensure that all students are ready to meet global challenges and become leaders for tomorrow. We are committed to inspiring students to live a purpose-filled life and are seeking outstanding teachers, support staff, and System-wide employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. In support of the mission and culture of distributive leadership we aspire to create, this individual will: exemplify our core values, believe in collaboration and continuous improvement and treat all with dignity and respect.  With nearly 600 students in PreK-8 grade, we are confident that you can find your place at St. Mary’s Springs Academy.

 

Candidates are required to possess a valid license to instruct in Physical Education within the State of Wisconsin. The ideal candidate demonstrates knowledge and practical experience in contemporary teaching methods and practices for Physical Education. They should be ready to collaborate with colleagues in our Phy. Ed. department as well as across other departments at SMSA. Candidates will have the chance to effectively incorporate technology into their daily teaching routines and tailor instruction and assessment using our upgraded physical education facilities and resources. Preference will be given to educators who are grounded in faith and values consistent with Catholic teachings.

 

Start Date:

August 14, 2025

 

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and reference letters along with a completed application (www.smsacademy.org/careers) to:

St. Mary’s Springs Academy

Attn: Human Resources

255 County Road K

Fond du Lac, WI 54937

 

Or email humanresources@smsacademy.org or FAX 920-322-1899.

 

Compensation Notes:

SMSA offers the benefits of 50% reduced student tuition at SMSA, and offers 50% tuition reduction through Marian University for graduate school, health insurance, retirement benefits, etc.  Benefits subject to eligibility criteria.  Salary commensurate with experience.

 

 

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St. Mary’s Springs Academy (SMSA) in Fond du Lac, serving students in preschool through high school (PK-12), is seeking qualified applicants for the following position(s): full-time Coordinator of Academic Supports for the remainder of the 24-25 Academic Year.

 

Requirements:

Applicants must be certified as a licensed instructor in Special Education in the State of Wisconsin. The successful candidate understands and has experience in current practices and methodologies providing academic support to students in any grade. The candidate must be a team player, willing to be flexible and collaborate with colleagues and capable of successfully integrating technology into the daily teaching practices; differentiating instruction and assessment. Training in teacher coaching, restorative practices and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies as well as a practicing Catholic is preferred.

 

Responsibilities:

This position oversees and manages system-wide academic supports, including but not limited to, Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) agreements, Student Accommodation Plans, English Language Learner (ELL) plans and other health plans with academic needs. This role coordinates on-site evaluations and referrals to community programs, such as Special Education and private therapy. The Coordinator of Academic Supports is also an integral part to the success of the Multi-leveled System of Support (MLSS) by running team/grade-level meetings and coaching faculty and staff to support their growth as an educator.

 

Start Date:
Immediately (2024-2025 school year). Would also consider employment for the 2025-2026 school year.

 

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and reference letters along with a completed application (www.smsacademy.org/careers) to:

St. Mary’s Springs Academy

Attn: Human Resources

255 County Road K

Fond du Lac, WI 54937

 

Or email humanresources@smsacademy.org or FAX 920-322-1899.

 

Compensation Notes:

Salary commensurate with experience. Fifty percent tuition remission. Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, etc. Benefits subject to eligibility criteria.

 

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Interested in working just four hours a day in a fun, fast-paced environment? If you have a passion for food and children, it may be time to move in a new direction. St. Mary’s Springs Academy is seeking part-time assistance in the Food Service Department.

 

Requirements:

Successful candidate will be responsible for supporting efficient operation of school lunch program within a team environment. Experience working with children preferred.  Nature of work requires moderate physical effort, continuous standing, and ability to occasionally lift 30-50lb. Basic computer skills are necessary.

 

Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – two or three days per week, during the school year.  Responsibilities would include serving, point of sale and cleanup. Previous food service experience is preferred, but not required.  Responsibilities would include service, point of sale and clean up.  This position has the potential for additional hours and professional advancement in the future.  A practicing Catholic is preferred.

 

Starts:

Immediate Opening (2024-2025 academic year)

 

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and a completed application to:

 

St. Mary’s Springs Academy,

Attn: Human Resources,

255 County Road K

Fond du Lac, WI 54937

 

Or email humanresources@smsacademy.org or FAX 920-322-1899.

 

 

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St. Mary’s Springs Academy is seeking an individual who desires an opportunity to work in a dynamic empowering environment with students in grades 4K-5 as a part-time supervisor for our before/after school care programs. Each of the three classrooms are custom to certain grade levels and activities associated with the range of the grade levels.  

 

A strong candidate is willing to work as a team member, collaborate with colleagues and complete the Safe Environment Education training. Person with experience in an elementary school and/or child care setting is preferred, but not required. Part-time (15-20 hrs.) from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. and/or 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. on scheduled school days during the academic year.  

 

To Apply:

Qualified candidates should send letter of interest, resume and completed application (www.smsacademy.org/careers) to:

 

St. Mary’s Springs Academy

Attn: Human Resources

255 County Road K,  

Fond du Lac, WI 54937

 

Or email humanresources@smsacademy.org or FAX 920-322-1899.

 

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St. Mary’s Springs Academy seeking substitute teachers at all levels to perform the instructional and classroom management process or supervise/monitor a classroom while being instructed virtually, by classroom faculty.

 

Requirements:
The successful candidate is a team player, flexible, has a passion for education and students, is comfortable with technology and collaborates with colleagues. Substitutes should be able to problem solve, make decisions, and resolve conflict in a timely and confident manner. No teaching license required for a proctor. Background check required.
Full and Part-Time

 

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and a completed application (click here) to:

 

St. Mary’s Springs Academy

Attn: Human Resources

255 County Road K

Fond du Lac, WI 54937

 

Or email humanresources@smsacademy.org or FAX 920-322-1899.

 

 

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