Elementary Teacher Fourth Grade Job Elgin area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-2027 FT Elementary Teacher Fourth Grade

Fourth Grade Teacher – St. John the Baptist Catholic School, Winfield, IL

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted: 4/17/2026

Location: St. John the Baptist Catholic School

Reports to: School Principal

Work Schedule Status: Full‑time with benefits. Teacher will work Monday to Friday during school sessions as per the schedule developed by the Principal.

Ministerial Expectations

To teach and witness to the tenets of the Catholic faith
To integrate learning with faith
To instill a sense of Christ's mission, charity, and service to others
To draw the school community into worship
To pass on the Catholic Christian faith to each student
To build, support and maintain Catholic identity throughout the school
To affirm the life and dignity of every human person, regardless of age, status, or condition
To recognize the centrality of the family for a good society and the Christian marriage defined as a lifelong union of one man and one woman open to the power of God's procreative love
To witness and proclaim the Catholic faith and its social and moral teachings in public dialogue
To uphold religious freedom in our country

Instructional Expectations

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the teacher will:

Serve as a positive role model and support the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church at all times
Create a vibrant Catholic culture within the classroom through words, deeds, dress, and actions
Facilitate student success and growth in academics and interpersonal skills
Implement and monitor diocesan‑approved third‑grade curricula with fidelity
Document student progress, activities, and outcomes
Actively participate in building committees and/or Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Utilize available technology to enhance lessons
Differentiating instruction to meet specific educational needs of individual students
Create a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment
Provide regular feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding progress, expectations, and goals

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as a model of the Catholic faith in words, actions, speech, dress, and demeanor
Develop and administer school grade‑level curriculum consistent with diocesan goals and objectives
Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction
Develop detailed daily lesson plans and related instructional materials
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that best utilize available time for instruction
Differentiates instruction based on student learning styles and needs
Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and modify instructional methods as needed
Continuously acquire professional knowledge and learn about current developments in education through seminars, workshops, and professional meetings
Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by diocesan and school procedures and applicable laws
Encourage parental involvement in student education and ensure effective communication with students and parents
Ensure student conduct conforms to school standards and diocesan policies
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed for a functional learning atmosphere
Coordinate with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curricula in Religion and Social Studies
Utilize available technology to enhance instruction
Supervise students in activities that occur outside the classroom during the school day, including transportation activities
Administer standardized tests in accordance with diocesan assessment programs
Understand and adhere to all principles and tenets of the Catholic faith
Maintain a lifestyle in full accord with Church teachings, both within and outside of the school environment

Required

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
Knowledge and practice of the Catholic faith
Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis procedures, and the formulation of action plans
Knowledge of applicable federal…