English Teacher

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools

2026‑2027 English Teacher (Grades 9‑12)

Full‑time, Benefit Eligible

Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox, IL

Position Available: 08/2026

• Serves as a role model and witness to our faith community.
• Embraces the Augustinian Values of truth, unity, and love.
• Experiences in teaching literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening).
• Plans and presents engaging lessons aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English.
• Experiences and abilities to plan and teach a wide range of English courses.
• Integrates technology in classroom teaching.
• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Provides academic interventions to at‑risk learners.
• Exhibits strong classroom management skills and collaboration skills.
• Revises curriculum and aligns curriculum to Professional Learning Standards.
• Utilizes a variety of authentic assessment strategies.

• State of Illinois Teaching License (Required)
• High School English Teaching Endorsement (Required)
• High School Classroom Teaching Experience (Preferred)

• DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate
• Diocese of Joliet Protecting God's Children
• Diocese of Joliet Fingerprinting & Background Check
• Work Physical/Statement of Health from Physician

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 up to 20‑30 pounds if needed.

• Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Starting Salary Range: $42,760‑$47,763 (Step
1); based on experience and education.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Long‑Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid personal leave days