Employment Opportunities

St. Mary School System is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and forward-thinking leader to serve as the next Principal of our Middle and High School, beginning in July 2026. We are looking for an individual who will inspire academic excellence, foster spiritual growth, and continue to nurture the strong sense of community within our school.

The successful candidate should:

• Eligible for Kentucky Principalship Certification, with a master's degree from an accredited university, including coursework in administration and supervision, and/or actively working toward Principalship certification
• A minimum of four (4) years of successful teaching experience, preferably within a Catholic school setting
• A practicing Catholic, unless a waiver is granted by the Bishop
• Demonstrate a commitment to modeling and promoting Gospel values

Applications will be accepted until June 30. To apply for the above position, complete and submit the School Adminstrator Employment Application (found at the bottom of page).  
Next, submit resume to:
Bryan Krueger
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
Or email above information to byran.krueger@smss.org

St. Mary School System is seeking a dedicated Elementary Teacher to join our faculty.

The successful candidate should:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Hold a current teaching certification
• Support and implement the mission/philosophy of Catholic education and the school
• Demonstrate a commitment to modeling and promoting Gospel values

To apply for the above position, complete and submit the Faculty Employment Application (found at the bottom of page).  
Next, submit resume to:
Mary Smith
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
Or email above information to mary.smith@smss.org

St. Mary School System is seeking a dedicated Elementary Spanish Teacher to join our faculty.

The successful candidate should:

• Possess a Bachelors degree in Spanish, education or related field
• Hold a current teaching certification (preferred)
• Support and implement the mission/philosophy of Catholic education and the school
• Demonstrate a commitment to modeling and promoting Gospel values

To apply for the above position, complete and submit the Faculty Employment Application (found at the bottom of page).  
Next, submit resume to:
Mary Smith
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
Or email above information to mary.smith@smss.org

St. Mary School System is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our faculty.

The successful candidate should:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Hold a current teaching certification
• Support and implement the mission/philosophy of Catholic education and the school
• Demonstrate a commitment to modeling and promoting Gospel values

To apply for the above position, complete and submit the Faculty Employment Application (found at the bottom of page).  
Next, submit resume to:
Mary Smith
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
Or email above information to mary.smith@smss.org

St. Mary School System is seeking Instructional Aides for our preschool.

The successful candidate should:

• Have experience working with children (Preferred)
• Work with direct supervision from the principal and teachers to help within the classrooms
• Provide small group instruction and one-on-one support
• Support and implement the mission/philosophy of Catholic education and the school
• Demonstrate a commitment to modeling and promoting Gospel values

To apply for the above position, complete and submit the Faculty Employment Application (found at the bottom of page).  
Next, submit resume to:
Mary Smith
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
Or email above information to mary.smith@smss.org

St. Mary School System is seeking a committed and engaging High School Spanish Teacher to join our faculty.

The successful candidate should:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Hold a current teaching certification
• Support and implement the mission/philosophy of Catholic education and the school
• Demonstrate a commitment to modeling and promoting Gospel values

To apply for the above position, complete and submit the Faculty Employment Application (found at the bottom of page).  
Next, submit resume to:
Bryan Krueger
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
Or email above information to bryan.krueger@smss.org

St. Mary School System is seeking a committed and engaging High School Foreign Language Teacher to join our faculty. French is preferred; however, candidates with the ability to teach other foreign languages are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate should:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Hold a current teaching certification
• Support and implement the mission/philosophy of Catholic education and the school
• Demonstrate a commitment to modeling and promoting Gospel values

To apply for the above position, complete and submit the Faculty Employment Application (found at the bottom of page).  
Next, submit resume to:
Bryan Krueger
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
Or email above information to bryan.krueger@smss.org

St. Mary School System is seeking Substitute Teachers for our Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.

The successful candidate should:

• Possess a minimum of 64 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; or a Bachelor’s Degree (no minimum grade point average required).
• Support and implement the mission/philosophy of Catholic education and the school
• Demonstrate a commitment to lived Gospel values

To apply for the above position, complete and submit the Faculty Employment Application (found at the bottom of page).  
Next, submit resume to:
Bryan Krueger
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
Or email above information to bryan.krueger@smss.org

St. Mary School System is seeking a dedicated, responsible individual to serve as the Food Service Assistant at St. Mary Middle/High School for 5 days a week at 3.75 hours each day.

The successful candidate should:

• Be able to frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds
• Have a strong attention to detail
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• At least three to five years’ work experience is preferred
• Demonstrate a commitment to lived Gospel values

To apply for the above position, complete and submit the application by clicking on this link: https://owensborodiocese.org/employment-application-form/
 or submit resume to:
St. Mary Middle/High School
1243 Elmdale Road Paducah, KY 42003-5085
ATTN: Jennifer Higgins, Cafeteria Manager 

St. Mary is seeking a new Head Coach for the middle and high school academic team.

The successful candidate should:

• Have strong knowledge of Academic Teams
• Have previous coaching experience (preferred)
• Be atleast 21 years old
• Demonstrate a commitment to lived Gospel values

For above position, submit resume, and Coaching Application (found at bottom of page) to:
Bryan Krueger
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
Or email above information to bryan.krueger@smss.org

St. Mary is seeking a new Head Coach for the boys high school golf team.

The successful candidate should:

• Have strong knowledge of golf
• Have previous coaching experience (preferred)
• Be atleast 21 years old
• Demonstrate a commitment to lived Gospel values

For above position, submit resume, and Coaching Application (found at bottom of page) to:
Bryan Krueger
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
Or email above information to bryan.krueger@smss.org

St. Mary is seeking a new Head Coach for the girls high school golf team.

The successful candidate should:

• Have strong knowledge of golf
• Have previous coaching experience (preferred)
• Be atleast 21 years old
• Demonstrate a commitment to lived Gospel values

For above position, submit resume, and Coaching Application (found at bottom of page) to:
Bryan Krueger
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
Or email above information to bryan.krueger@smss.org

St. Mary is seeking a new Head Coach for the high school cheerleading team.

The successful candidate should:

• Have strong knowledge of cheerleading
• Have previous coaching experience (preferred)
• Be atleast 21 years old
• Demonstrate a commitment to lived Gospel values

For above position, submit resume, and Coaching Application (found at bottom of page) to:
Bryan Krueger
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
Or email above information to bryan.krueger@smss.org

St. Mary is seeking a new Head Coach for the Girls Middle School Basketball team.

The successful candidate should:

• Have strong knowledge of basketball
• Have previous coaching experience (preferred)
• Be atleast 21 years old
• Demonstrate a commitment to lived Gospel values

For above position, submit resume, and Coaching Application (found at bottom of page) to:
Bryan Krueger
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
Or email above information to bryan.krueger@smss.org