Part Time Campus Minister & Special Education Coordinator - Pope John Paul II Catholic School - Chicago

Part-Time Teacher / Building Substitute & Campus Minister

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

The Part-Time Teacher / Building Substitute & Campus Minister supports the academic and spiritual life of the school by serving as the on-site building substitute teacher and coordinating campus ministry activities, with a primary focus on school liturgies and faith formation. This role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to Catholic identity and mission.

Building Substitute Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site building substitute teacher, providing classroom coverage as needed.
• Be available for substitute assignments communicated via phone call to personal cell phone by 7:00 a.m.
• Follow provided lesson plans and maintain a positive, structured learning environment.
• Support students' academic and behavioral needs in alignment with school expectations.
• Communicate any concerns or notable updates to school administration.

Campus Minister Responsibilities

Liturgical Planning & Coordination

• Maintain active subscriptions and utilize resources from United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Faith Catholic.
• Maintain and update the School Mass Planning Document, including:
• Mass readings
• Petitions
• Introductions and roles
• Prepare Mass programs for school liturgies.
• Maintain an up-to-date altar server roster and assign students to Mass roles.
• Coordinate and schedule altar server training.
• Support and assist with student faith formation.

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate and coordinate regularly with Cristina and Reggie, who prepare the church for Mass.
• Coordinate with Miss Sara, who provides music for school Masses.
• Ensure all participants have timely and accurate information prior to each Mass.
• Serve as a point of contact for liturgy-related questions and logistics.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic who supports and models the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Experience working with children in an educational or faith-based setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and parish partners.
• Flexibility and reliability, particularly for early-morning substitute coverage.
• Teaching license preferred (for substitute teaching), or eligibility per school requirements.

Work Schedule

• Part-time, school-day schedule.
• Availability required for substitute calls by 7:00 a.m.
• Additional time as needed for Mass preparation and coordination.

Mission Alignment This position plays a vital role in supporting the Catholic identity of PJPII Catholic School by ensuring reverent, well-organized liturgies and providing consistent instructional support to students.