Teacher; Jr Math and Religion St. Andrew Apostle, Romeoville

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic School (Romeoville, IL)

Position:  Teacher – Jr High Math and Religion (Full-time, Benefit Eligible)

• Middle School Teaching / Junior High School – Multiple Content Areas

• 2/24/2026

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic School, Romeoville, IL

The teacher is a ministerial employee of a Catholic school and supports the Catholic Church’s value system by conveying its message and mission in the classroom.

• Implement educational and spiritual philosophy and procedures of the local school
• Observe the Code of Professional Ethics strictly
• Instruct children in assigned subjects, guiding learning and adjusting instruction to meet individual student needs
• Plan lessons, prepare materials, assist students, read professional literature, serve on diocesan staff committees, attend faculty meetings, and confer with the principal on instructional and disciplinary matters
• Participate in all faculty meetings and prescribed in-service training opportunities
• Attend teacher institutes as stipulated by the school and the Catholic Schools Office
• Complete Catholic Identity Formation Training and other required professional development from the Diocese of Joliet
• Supervise students and maintain discipline on the premises before, during, and after school
• Be present when classes begin and remain in the classroom during periods unless emergency
• Maintain general knowledge of student folders
• Secure principal approval for important communications with parents
• Encourage student responsibility in conduct and behavior within the school and beyond
• Contribute to the nurturing and advancement of students’ physical, mental, and spiritual well-being
• Report to principal and parents on educational growth and development of students
• Collaborate with parents to assist them as primary educators
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress in school
• Communicate professionally with all constituents including administration, pastor, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parents
• Use technology to enhance student learning effectively
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the principal or pastor

• Must hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or a valid out-of-state certificate with reciprocity, or be enrolled in an accredited program working toward licensure
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related discipline applicable to the teaching assignment
• Practicing Catholic preferred; required to teach religion or theology courses

$31,824 - $58,352 (final salary determined by teaching experience and education)

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance;
  Basic Life and AD & D;
  Long-Term Disability Insurance;
  Flexible Spending Accounts;
  Defined Pension Plan funded by Diocese of Joliet; 403(b) retirement plan; paid personal leave days; paid holidays
• Voluntary benefits:
  Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Permanent Life Insurance

Required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, manipulate with hands, reach, walk up/down multiple flights of stairs; lift up to 20-30 pounds; work in standard office and school building and outdoors during student activities

Complete an online application through the Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking system. Submit the following documentation:

• Current Resume
• Educator Licensure:
  Current Illinois PEL or enrollment in accredited program working toward PEL

Incomplete or paper applications will not be considered.

We are excited to review your interest in this position!

Note:

The Diocese of Joliet will, in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible. (This document is not a comprehensive list of duties or work conditions.)