2026-2027 PT PE Teacher, K-5

Diocese-of-Joliet-1; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal leave

Pro-rated salary

Job summary

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools invites applications for a Part-time PE Teacher (K-5) at St. Mary Catholic School in Mokena. The position is available September 2026 with salary range $31,824–$58,352 prorated based on FTE.

Candidates must hold Illinois PEL or reciprocal license and preferably be practicing Catholics. Annual pay reflects teaching experience and education, with paid personal leave days. Strict adherence to professional ethics and Catholic identity training is required.

Qualifications

• Requires current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or valid out-of-state certificate with reciprocity.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline.
• Practicing Catholic preferred for teaching religion/theology.

Responsibilities

• Instruct children in assigned subjects, guide and adjust instruction to meet needs.
• Attend faculty meetings and in-service trainings; participate in diocesan committees as needed.
• Communicate with parents and collaborate with staff to support student growth and well-being.

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or valid out-of-state certificate with reciprocity

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education

Practicing Catholic (preferred, required to teach religion or theology courses)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Diocese of Joliet

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted:
  9/4/2026
• Location:
  St. Mary Catholic School, Mokena

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools
2026-2027, PE Teacher, K-5
Part-time Benefit Ineligible
St. Mary Catholic School, Mokena
Position Available: September 2026

Position Purpose
The teacher is considered a ministerial employee by their role working in a Catholic School and agree to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example Catholic school employees support all the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout 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 & Responsibilities
The teacher...

• 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.

Education and Experience

• Educator Licensure:The candidate must hold acurrent 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
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.

This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of work-related functions. All duties and work conditions listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management. The Diocese of Joliet will, in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.