PT Music Teacher Preschool - 8th Grade

Overview

PT Music Teacher for Preschool - 8th Grade

Location:

St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic School, Downers Grove, IL

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted: 4/13/2026

Position Available:
August, 2026

St. Mary of Gostyn School, Downers Grove, IL

• Strictly observe the Code of Professional Ethics;
• Seek an understanding of, and implement the educational and spiritual philosophy and procedures of the local school;
• 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 regularly scheduled 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;
• 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 for the principal and parents concerning the educational growth and development of students;
• Collaborate 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 (but not limited to): school administration, pastor, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parents;
• Effectively use technology to enhance student learning;
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or pastor.

• Educator Licensure:
  The candidate 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 is applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Practicing Catholic (preferred, required to teach religion or theology courses).

Annual Salary Range $31,824 - $58,352
(Prorated based on % of full-time equivalency)

• Final salary will be determined by relevant teaching experience and relevant education.
• Paid personal leave days.

Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this job include sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and reaching with hands. The employee may be required to climb stairs and lift up to 20–30 pounds if needed. The work is performed in standard office and school building environments and may include outdoor activities.

Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking application. Documentation required to be uploaded/submitted with the online application:

• Current Resume
• Educator Licensure:
  Current Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) or enrollment in an accredited program toward obtaining a PEL

This may be accessed at:

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Incomplete or paper applications will not be considered.

We are excited to review your interest in this position!

Postings current as of 6/1/2026 5:13:05 PM CST.