PT Preschool Teacher

Catholic School Teacher PositionPosition Available: August, 2026Position Purpose: The teacher is considered a ministerial employee by their role working in a Catholic School and agree to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example Catholic school employees support all the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives. Teachers agree to play a substantial role in conveying the Catholic Church's message and carrying out its mission.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Strictly observe the Code of Professional EthicsSeek an understanding of, and implement the educational and spiritual philosophy and procedures of the local schoolInstruct children in assigned subjects, direct and guide students' learning throughout the day, and adjust instructional level to meet individual student needsAttend to related professional duties, including but not limited to, planning lessons, preparing materials, helping individual students, reading professional literature, serving on diocesan staff committees, attending regularly scheduled faculty meetings, and conferring with the principal on instructional and disciplinary problemsParticipate in all faculty meetings and prescribed in-service training opportunitiesAttend teacher institutes as stipulated by the school and the Catholic Schools OfficeComplete Catholic identity formation training and other required professional development from the Diocese of JolietJoin with the other staff members in supervising the children and maintaining discipline on the premises before, during and after schoolPresent when classes are scheduled to begin and not leave the classroom during class periods except for emergency reasonsHave general knowledge of all information contained in each student's cumulative folderSecure the approval of the principal for important communications with parents concerning school mattersEncourage responsibility on the part of students in their conduct and behavior with each other and with others outside the school communityContribute to the nurturing and advancement of the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of the studentsMake appropriate reports for the principal and parents concerning the educational growth and development of studentsCollaborate with parents to assist them in their role as primary educators of their childrenConsistently communicate with and/or meet with parents regarding student progress in schoolCommunicate professionally with all constituents including (but not limited to): school administration, pastor, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parentsEffectively use technology to enhance student learningPerforms other related tasks as assigned by the principal or pastorEducation and Experience:Educator Licensure: The candidate must hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or a valid out of state certificate from a state with which Illinois has reciprocity. Also, the candidate may be enrolled in an accredited program working toward professional licensure.Holds a bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related discipline that is applicable to the teaching assignment.Practicing Catholic (preferred, required to teach religion or theology courses)Annual Salary Range $31,824 - $58,352 (Prorated based on % of full-time equivalency)Final salary will be determined by relevant teaching experience and relevant education.Benefits: Paid personal leave days.Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, feel with hands, reach with arms, walk up or down multiple flights of stairs, and be physically able to perform duties as assigned, including the ability to lift up to 20-30 pounds if needed. Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.To Apply for this Position: Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking application. Additionally, the following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with your online application to be considered further: Current Resume, Official Transcripts, Educator Licensure: Current Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) or is in an accredited educational program working toward obtaining a Professional Educator License (PEL), Professional/Clergy References.