Frontline Applicant Tracking - Diocese of Joliet

Openings as of 4/2/2025

2024-2025 Science Teacher (Grades 5-8) - Full-time: St. Mary Nativity Catholic School, Joliet, IL

JobID: 4417

Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/Science


Date Posted:
  7/16/2024


Location:
  St. Mary Nativity Catholic School


Date Available:
  08/09/2024


Closing Date:
  Open until filled.


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Diocese of Joliet-in-Illinois Catholic Schools
2024-2025 Science Teacher (Grades 5-8) - Full-time
St. Mary Nativity Catholic School, Joliet, IL
Position available: August, 2024
 
Ministerial Expectations
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 will...
• complete Catholic identity formation training and other required professional development from the Diocese of Joliet;
• observe strictly 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;
• 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; and,
• effectively use technology to enhance student learning.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal or Pastor.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as SMARTboards, document cameras, personal computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and phones.

Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical Demands
• 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.
Education and Experience
• Holds a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related discipline that is applicable to the teaching assignment.
• 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. An endorsement in Science is desired but not required.
• Previous experience teaching Science, STEM and/or STEAM at the Junior High level is preferred but not required.
• Experience in designing and implementing middle school level science education programs for grades 5-8 is desired but not required.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills are essential to success.
• Practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers)
Hours
This is a full-time, benefited position. The teacher will work each Monday - Friday that classes are in session as per a schedule developed by the Principal.
 
To Apply for this Position
Complete 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 Resume
• Official Transcripts
• ISBE ELIS Educator Credentials: Professional Educator’s License (PEL) including endorsement(s), if applicable/obtained
• References
This 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! 
 




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Openings as of 4/2/2025

2024-2025 Substitute Teacher - Elementary PreS - Grade 8: St. Mary Nativity Catholic School; Joliet, IL

JobID: 4496

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Teacher


Date Posted:
  9/13/2024


Location:
  St. Mary Nativity Catholic School


Date Available:
  Immediate Opening


Closing Date:
  Open until filled.


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Diocese of Joliet-in-Illinois Catholic Schools
2024-2025 Substitute Teacher - Elementary (Preschool - 8th Grade)
St. Mary Nativity Catholic School; Joliet, IL
Position available: Throughout 2024-2025 School Year
 
Ministerial Expectations
The Substitute 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.
 
 
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the successful Substitute Teacher will:
 
• Serve as a positive role model and support the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church at all times.
• Create a faith-focused learning environment within the classroom and school in which he or she serves.
• Create a Catholic culture in his or her classroom that is emphasized through the candidate's words, deeds, manner of dress, and actions.
• Facilitate student success and growth in both academics and interpersonal skills.
• Implement the absent teacher's written plans with fidelity, document student progress, activities, and outcomes as directed by the teacher.
• Leave detailed notes for the absent teacher.
• Utilize available technology to enhance lessons.
• Differentiate instruction to address specific educational needs of individual students.
• Create a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Substitute Teacher...
 
• Serves as a model of the Catholic faith in words, actions, speech, dress, and demeanor.
• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with the teacher's written plans.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles and needs as per the teacher's directives.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of student learning as per the teacher's written plans.
• Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matter specified in applicable laws, as well as in administrative regulations and procedures of the Diocese of Joliet.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and Diocesan policies.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Utilizes available technology to enhance instruction.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation, student arrival, and student dismissal.
• Is of sound moral character.
• Understands and adheres to all principles and tenets of the Roman Catholic faith.
• Maintains a lifestyle that is in full accord with Church teachings.
• Seeks the advice and counsel of the principal and fellow educators as appropriate when dealing with classroom issues.
• Additional duties as assigned by school administration.              
 
Education and Experience
• Holds a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related discipline that is applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Licensure: The candidate must hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), a valid out of state certificate from a state with which Illinois has reciprocity, or a Substitute License. Also the candidate may be enrolled in an accredited program working toward professional licensure.
• 2-3 years previous successful teaching experience in Elementary and Middle School grades Preschool - Grade 8 is preferred.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills are essential to success.
• Practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers).
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
• 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.
 
To apply for this position
Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Applicant Tracking application. Additionally, the following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with your online application to be considered further:
• Current Resume
• Official Transcripts
• ISBE ELIS Educator Credentials: Professional Educator’s License (PEL) or Substitute License
• References
 This 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! 





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