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PT Morning/Afternoon 3 and 4 Yr- Preschool Teachers: Mary Queen of Preschool, Elmhurst
Job in
Crest Hill, Will County, Illinois, 60403, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Diocese of Joliet
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Preschool / Daycare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood
Date Posted:
6/19/2025
Location:
Mary Queen of Heaven Preschool
Date Available:
August 2025
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools
Three and Four Year-Old Preschool Teachers
- Part-time
Morning and/ or Afternoons, Monday-Friday
Mary Queen of Heaven Preschool, Elmhurst
Position Available:
January 2026
Position 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 and Responsibilities
The teacher...
- Seek an understanding of, and implement the educational and spiritual philosophy and procedures of the local school;
- Strictly observe the Code of Professional Ethics;
- Instruct children in assigned subjects, direct and guide students' learning throughout the day, and adjust instructional level to meet individual student needs;
- Attend 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 problems;
- 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;
- Join with the other staff members in supervising the children and maintaining discipline on the premises before, during and after school;
- Be present when classes are scheduled to begin and not leave the classroom during class periods except for emergency reasons;
- Have general knowledge of all information contained in each student's cumulative folder;
- Secure the approval of the principal for important communications with parents concerning school matters;
- Encourage responsibility on the part of students in their conduct and behavior with each other and with others outside the school community;
- Contribute to the nurturing and advancement of the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of the students;
- Make appropriate reports to the principal and parents concerning the educational growth and development of students;
- Work together with parents to assist them in their role as primary educators of their children;
- Consistently communicate with and/or meet with parents regarding student progress in school.
- Communicate professionally with all constituents including (but not limited to); school administration, pastor, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parents;
- Effectively use technology to enhance student learning;
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or pastor.
- Candidates 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 Early Childhood Education or a related discipline that is applicable to the teaching assignment.
- Practicing Catholic preferred but not required
- Must be familiar with best practices in Early Childhood Education.
** Final salary will be determined by relevant teaching experience and relevant education**- Please note that annual salary will be pro-rated based on date of hire and full-time equivalency.
We offer part-time employees 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…
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