Employment

St. Michael Indian School offers you the faith adventure of your life!

• Opportunity to share your gifts, talents, and faith within a community of educators who share common values and goals;
• Opportunity to experience and learn from other cultures;
• Opportunity to minister surrounded by ancient living cultures and spectacular archeological, historical and geological sites;
• Opportunity to serve in an NCA accredited school, to work with experienced educators who serve as mentors, and to teach Navajo children.

Disclaimer: SMIS offers AmeriCorps Education Awards. SMIS does not require faculty and staff to be of any faith or religion, or to participate in inherently religious activities. If an individual chooses to participate in religious activities separately from the AmeriCorps Education Awards Program, any such time is not counted towards completing an AmeriCorps term of service. Any participation in a religious activity is voluntary.

The faculty and staff at St. Michael Indian School seek to provide a Christian environment in which Catholic religious truths and values are integrated with every aspect of human life.

• Religion is taught daily at all levels, K-12. Class and school Masses are held frequently.
• At the Elementary Level, K-8, the class size is 16-32. Students are cooperative and committed to learning.
• Teachers K-12 are required to be certified or certifiable (BA degree in education or related field).
• 2008-2009 K-12 salaries begin at $16,000, with step increases depending upon credentials and experience.*
• Benefits: Free furnished housing; free utilities; free noon meal on school days; medical and dental insurance; the option of an AmeriCorps Education Award of more than $4,700.

*When you read the beginning salary you may have wondered why anyone taught at SMIS! When asked, teachers said they liked the sense of community, opportunity to grow spiritually, dedication of staff and students, welcoming atmosphere, good spirit among the faculty, motivated and enthusiastic students so that teaching is primary, opportunity for professional growth, the challenge of working with a dynamic group, mild weather, red rock scenery, gorgeous outdoors, supportive administration, free housing and utilities plus washer and dryer.

St. Michael Indian School Statistics

• There are more than 350 students, kindergarten through high school.
• Over 90% of the students are Navajo.
• The student body has always included those of other religions along with Catholic youth.
• A majority of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
• Each year more than 90% of high school graduates go on to college or other post-secondary education.

Contacts at St. Michael Indian School
P O Box 650
St. Michaels AZ 86511

Executive Director
Dr. Joseph DeFelice, PhD
928-871-4667
jdefelice@smis1902.org

Elementary School Principal
Mrs. Tracey Lee
928-871-4636
tlee@smis1902.org

High School Principal
Mr. Albert Sye
928-871-4321
albertsye@yahoo.com