St. Mary of Gostyn School PT or Preschool Teacher

St. Mary of Gostyn School –  Preschool Teacher (PT or FT)

Location: St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic School, Downers Grove

Position Type: Full-time or Part-time, Benefit Eligible depending on status

Position Availability: August 2026

The teacher is considered a ministerial employee by their role working in a Catholic School and agrees to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. Teachers convey the Catholic Church's message and carry out its mission.

• 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 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 school administration, pastor, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parents;
• Effectively use technology to enhance student learning;
• Perform 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. Candidates may also 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 is applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Practicing Catholic preferred but is required to teach religion or theology courses.

$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 Diocese of Joliet; 403(b) retirement plan; paid personal leave days; paid holidays.
• Voluntary benefits: short‑term disability, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and permanent life insurance.

Perform duties including sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, using hands, reaching, walking up or down multiple flights of stairs, and lifting up to 20-30 pounds if needed. Work in standard office and school building environments, with the ability to work outdoors during student activities.

Submit an online application via the Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking. Required documents: current resume; educator licensure (current Illinois PEL or enrollment in an accredited program).

All duties listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management. The Diocese will accommodate essential job functions in compliance with the ADA.