Location
Sycamore, Illinois
Salary
$30,000 - $30,000 / YEAR
The teacher is responsible for delivering a Catholic-based curriculum and fostering the spiritual and academic growth of students. Duties include classroom management, lesson planning, and supervising students during various school activities and liturgical events.
Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and be certified or certifiable by the State of Illinois. They must also demonstrate a commitment to Gospel values and meet the religious instruction requirements of the Rockford Diocese.
Full Time The essential role of the Catholic school teacher is to witness the Gospel message and to lead students to reflect on a Christian approach to life while building the faith community. A teacher should provide students with opportunities to develop their gifts as peacemakers and stewards in service to the world community. This role is accomplished through instructional techniques and interactive processes that enable students to use their creative talents to become Catholic adults in the 21st century who are problem solvers and makers of just decisions.
1. Witness of Gospel values 2. Enthusiasm for teaching children 3. Mature judgment and professional decorum 4. Flexibility, sense of humor, and independent thinking 5. Tolerance, sensitivity, and understanding toward children and adults. 6. Good physical and mental health 7. Professionalism in attire, communication, demeanor 8. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills The role description of the Catholic school teacher involves the following requirements and responsibilities: 1. Have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree 2. Be appropriately certified or certifiable by the State of Illinois 3. Maintain proper documentation and complete the recertification process in a timely manner. 4. Meet the requirements for religious instruction as established by the Rockford Diocese within three years of initial employment (Catechist Certification Handbook). Once certified, a teacher is expected to earn 18 clock hours of religious certification training every 3 years. 5. Actively demonstrate initiative, cooperation, accountability, and positive communication with administration and colleagues. 6. Handle confidential and/or official information with discretion. 7. Keep current on educational research by reading catechetical and curriculum journals and books.
1. Share and support the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school (copies provided by the principal). 2. Teach Catholic values and stories of faith with commitment in the daily curriculum. 3. Develop formal and informal prayer experiences. Cooperatively plan assigned liturgies/prayer services with the religion coordinator and other personnel. 4. Abide by the regulations in the Teacher's Handbook and the Diocesan Education Office.
PARENTS AND STUDENTS 1. Be positive in all personal contact. 2. Inform the principal of any situations that may come to his/her attention. 3. Be prepared for the unexpected, and always give the benefit of the doubt before making judgments or rash statements. 4. Attend general meetings of the parent organization.
SALARY Salary starting at $30,000/ per year, depending on experience and degree.
Market context
Teacher openings in Illinois often draw steady interest because schools need licensed educators who can step into classrooms with minimal onboarding. This role is competitive for candidates with an Illinois teaching license or eligibility, a bachelor’s degree in Education or Special Education, and experience with Direct Instruction or Precision Teaching; an LBS1 endorsement is strongly preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and highlight any instructional training in your application.