Part-Time Substitute Teacher, Saints Catholic Academy, Naperville

Openings as of 6/15/2026

• Position Type:
  Substitute / Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 2/23/2026
• Location:
  
  All Saints Catholic Academy

The substitute teacher is considered a ministerial employee by their role working in a Catholic school and agrees 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. Substitute teachers agree to play a substantial role in conveying the Catholic Church's message and carrying out its mission.

• Serve as a positive role model and support the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church at all times.
• Create a faith-focused learning environment within the classroom and school.
• Facilitate student success and growth in both academic and interpersonal skills.
• Implement the absent teacher’s written plans with fidelity, documenting student progress, activities, and outcomes as directed by the teacher.
• Leave detailed notes for the absent teacher.
• Create a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment.
• Serve as a model of the Catholic faith in words, actions, speech, dress, and demeanor.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles and needs, as per the teacher’s directives.
• Conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Ensure that student conduct conforms with the school’s standards and Diocesan policies.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Utilize available technology to enhance instruction.
• Supervise students during activities outside the classroom, including transportation, arrival, and dismissal.
• Seek advice and counsel of the principal and fellow educators as appropriate.
• Use standard office equipment, Microsoft Office, and other technology to enhance lessons.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by school administration.

• Hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), a current Illinois Substitute License, or a valid out‑of‑state certificate from a state with which Illinois has reciprocity.
• Practicing Catholic preferred; required to teach religion or theology courses.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills are essential to success.
• Knowledge of Catholic elementary school curriculum and concepts.

This is a part‑time, unsubsidized position. The substitute teacher will work as needed or on a schedule developed by the principal.

$120 per day

Not eligible for benefits.

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 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.

Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office “Frontline Applicant Tracking” application. The following documentation is required to be uploaded or submitted with your online application to be considered further:

• Current resume

The application can be accessed at  Applications will be reviewed as received; incomplete or paper applications will not be considered.

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or other protected status under applicable law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Diocese of Joliet will accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.