2026-2027, Religion, Middle School, FT, Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term disability insurance

FSA

403(b) retirement plan

Paid personal leave

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Hospital indemnity

Permanent life insurance

Job summary

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools in Illinois seeks a full-time Middle School Religion teacher for St. Mary Catholic School, Mokena, for the 2026-2027 school year.

The teacher is a ministerial employee serving in a Catholic School and supports the Church's teachings and mission. Bachelor’s in Elementary Education or related field required; IL PEL or reciprocal out-of-state certificate preferred; practicing Catholic preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or a valid out-of-state certificate from a state with reciprocity.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline.
• Practicing Catholic preferred but is required to teach religion or theology courses.

Responsibilities

• Instruct children in assigned subjects, direct and guide students' learning throughout the day, and adjust instructional level to meet individual student needs.
• Attend related professional duties including planning lessons, preparing materials, meeting with principal on instructional issues, and participating in faculty meetings.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress and maintain professional communications with all constituents.
• Effectively use technology to enhance student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or pastor.

Education

IL PEL or reciprocal out-of-state certificate

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education

Practicing Catholic preferred

Job description

2026-2027, Religion, Middle School, FT, Benefits JobID: 5156

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching
• Date Posted: 8/7/2026
• Location: St. Mary Catholic School, Mokena

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools
2026-2027, Religion, Middle School
Full-time Benefit Eligible
St. Mary Catholic School, Mokena
Position Available: August 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 and Responsibilities

• 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 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;
• 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 (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

• Candidates 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 but is 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**

Benefits (Eligible)

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 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.

Additionally, this document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of work-related function and any 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.