Preschool​/Pre-K: St. Mary Nativity Catholic School, Joliet

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Preschool/Pre-K Teacher

Position Available:
August 2026

Position

Purpose:

The teacher is considered a ministerial employee by virtue of their role 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 uphold the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church in both 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 seeks an understanding of, and implements the educational and spiritual philosophy and procedures of the local school; strictly observes the Code of Professional Ethics; instructs children in assigned subjects, directs and guides students' learning throughout the day, and adjusts instructional level to meet individual student needs; attends 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;

participates in all faculty meetings and prescribed in-service training opportunities; attends teacher institutes as stipulated by the school and the Catholic Schools Office; completes Catholic Identity Formation Training and other required professional development from the Diocese of Joliet; joins with the other staff members in supervising the children and maintaining discipline on the premises before, during and after school; is present when classes are scheduled to begin and does not leave the classroom during class periods except for emergency reasons;

has general knowledge of all information contained in each student's cumulative folder; secures the approval of the principal for important communications with parents concerning school matters; encourages responsibility on the part of students in their conduct and behavior with each other and with others outside the school community; contributes to the nurturing and advancement of the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of the students;

makes appropriate reports to the principal and parents concerning the educational growth and development of students; works together with parents to assist them in their role as primary educators of their children; consistently communicates with and/or meets with parents regarding student progress in school. Communicates professionally with all constituents including (but not limited to): school administration, pastor, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parents;

effectively uses technology to enhance student learning; performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or pastor.

Education and Experience:

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 Elementary Education or a related discipline that applies to the teaching assignment. Practicing Catholic is preferred but is a requirement to teach religion or theology courses.

Elementary Certificate Pre-School/Pre-K Endorsements.

Annual Salary Range: $31,509 - $57,705

Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Basic Life and AD & D, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Defined Pension Plan funded by Diocese of Joliet, 403(b) retirement plan, paid personal leave days, and paid holidays. Voluntary benefits of Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Permanent Life Insurance.

Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this job:
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 perform duties as assigned, including the ability to lift to 20-30 pounds if needed. Works in standard office and school building environments but also can work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

To Apply for this Position:
Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking application. Additionally, the following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with your online application to be considered further:
Current Resume Official Transcripts Educator Licensure:
Current Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) or is in an accredited educational program working toward obtaining a Professional Educator License (PEL) Professional/Clergy References.