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

Diocese of Joliet•Mokena, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary Catholic School, Mokena, is seeking a full-time, benefit-eligible Middle School Religion Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. This position is available starting August 2026. The teacher will serve as a ministerial employee, committed to upholding and promoting the Catholic Church's value system, teachings, and mission through their professional and personal conduct. The role involves instructing students in assigned subjects, guiding their learning, and adjusting instruction to meet individual needs, while also participating in various professional duties and school activities.

Requirements

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.
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.

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.