Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teaching Position

St. Raymond School in Joliet, IL is seeking candidates for a self‑contained kindergarten teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. Candidates should demonstrate a love for children, foster critical and deep thinking, and show a commitment to continuous growth. They should also understand the role of play‑based learning and hands‑on exploration in early childhood development.

The teacher is a ministerial employee who commits to supporting and strengthening the Catholic Church’s values. Teachers convey Catholic teachings through personal and professional conduct and carry out the school’s mission.

• Observe strictly the Code of Professional Ethics.
• Instruct children in assigned subjects, guide learning, and adjust instruction to meet individual needs.
• Incorporate purposeful play‑based learning experiences that foster creativity, problem‑solving, collaboration, communication, and social‑emotional growth.
• Be present at scheduled classes and remain in the classroom except for emergencies.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans aligned to Common Core Standards and Diocese of Joliet Catholic Standards, including daily learning targets, activities, and assessments.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and modify instructional methods, including for students with special needs.
• Provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding progress, expectations, and goals.
• Integrate technology into the curriculum through instructional strategies.
• Teach in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings.
• Supervise students and maintain discipline before, during, and after school.
• Promote positive interaction among students and with staff.
• Establish standards of student behavior to support a high‑achieving, high‑thinking learning environment.
• Build and maintain a vibrant school culture centered on joy, respect, and love.
• Value parents as partners by maintaining frequent contact and inviting them to engage in their child’s schooling.
• Communicate professionally with all constituents: administration, pastor, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parents.
• Analyze student data and teach small groups based on data.
• Input daily attendance, weekly academic, and behavioral data into the FACTS system.
• Conduct Parent/Teacher/Student conferences twice per year and communicate regularly with families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance the school mission.
• Participate in faculty meetings and prescribed in‑service training opportunities.
• Attend teacher institutes as required by the school and the Catholic Schools Office.
• Complete Catholic Identity Formation Training and other required professional development from the Diocese of Joliet.
• Show willingness to learn and grow through active participation in professional meetings.
• Serve on committees and engage in project work outside classroom time.
• Assume responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain professional status through appropriate dress and communication.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the principal or pastor.

• Hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or a valid out‑of‑state certificate from a reciprocal state. Enrollment in an accredited program toward licensure is acceptable.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Practicing Catholic preferred; teaching religion or theology courses is required.

$31,824 – $58,352 (Prorated based on % of full‑time equivalency)

• Final salary will be determined by relevant 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 the Diocese of Joliet, 403(b) retirement plan, paid personal leave days, and paid holidays.
• Voluntary benefits:
  Short‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Permanent Life…