Elementary Teacher
St Thomas The Apostle Church·Crystal Lake, Illinois
St Thomas The Apostle Church·Crystal Lake, Illinois
The teacher is responsible for designing and implementing lesson plans that align with diocesan curriculum standards while fostering the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of students. They must also maintain a safe classroom environment, conduct academic assessments, and communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress.
Description St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is seeking an experienced elementary teacher. The teacher fosters the faith formation, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children by creating a safe, engaging, learning environment. Key responsibilities include designing lesson plans, conducting assessments, and maintaining consistent communication with parents to support student progress.
Instruction: Develop and implement engaging lesson plans focusing on reading, math, science, religio, and social studies. Develop and deliver lesson plans that align with diocesan curriculum standards in core subjects.
Supervision: Ensure safety during classroom activities, lunchtime, and reces
Bachelor's Degree in Education Professional Educator License State of Illinois Strong knowledge and practice of Catholicism Patience, creativity, strong communication, organization, and passion for child development. Knowledge of child development, curriculum, instructional best practices, and assessment. Strong interpersonal communication skills for interacting with students, staff, and parents
Market context
Elementary teaching roles in Illinois are often competitive, especially in faith-based settings that require classroom experience and alignment with a statement of faith. For this role, candidates need at least two years of teaching experience in a school or church setting, plus a mature Christian faith and active local church participation. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review details faster; consider preparing a brief statement on your teaching experience and faith background before applying.