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Infographic showing various Catholic Development job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Junior High School English Language Arts 6th grade, Bishop McNamara Catholic School, Kankakee

Diocese of Joliet

Kankakee, IL • On-site

$31K - $58K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Language Arts
Date Posted:
4/12/2026
Location:
Bishop McNamara Catholic School, Kankakee
Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools
2026-2027 Full Time Junior High English Language Arts-6th grade
Full Time Benefit Eligible
Bishop McNamara Catholic School, Kankakee, Illinois
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
The 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 Experience
  • 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. 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
  • **Final salary will be determined by relevant teaching experience and relevant education**

Benefits
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.

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
  • Educator Licensure: Current Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) or is in an accredited educational program working toward obtaining a Professional Educator License (PEL)
  • Professional/Clergy 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!
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.

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