2025-2026 (PT) Morning and/or Afternoon 3 and 4 Yr-Old Preschool Teachers: Mary Queen of Heaven Preschool, Elmhurst

Position Type:Elementary School Teaching/Early ChildhoodDate Posted:6/19/2025Location:Mary Queen of Heaven PreschoolDate Available:August 2025Closing Date:Open until filledDiocese of Joliet Catholic SchoolsThree and Four Year-Old Preschool Teachers- Part-timeMorning and/ or Afternoons, Monday-FridayMary Queen of Heaven Preschool, ElmhurstPosition Available: January 2026Position PurposeThe 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 ResponsibilitiesThe teacher...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 ExperienceCandidates 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 Early Childhood Education or a related discipline that is applicable to the teaching assignment.Practicing Catholic preferred but not requiredMust be familiar with best practices in Early Childhood Education.Annual Salary Range $31,509 - $57,705**Final salary will be determined by relevant teaching experience and relevant education**Please note that annual salary will be pro-rated based on date of hire and full-time equivalency.BenefitsWe offer part-time employees paid personal leave days.Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this jobWhile 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.To Apply for this PositionComplete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking application. Additionally, the following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with your online application to be considered further:Current ResumeOfficial TranscriptsEducator Licensure: Current Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) or is in an accredited educational program working toward obtaining a Professional Educator License (PEL)Professional/Clergy ReferencesThis may be accessed at the following link:https://www.applitrack.com/dioceseofjoliet/onlineapp/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!