Full-Time Kindergarten Teacher: Notre Dame Parish School, Clarendon Hills, IL

Notre Dame Parish School in Clarendon Hills, IL, part of the Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools, is seeking a dedicated 2025-2026 Full-time Kindergarten Teacher to nurture young learners during their first formative year of elementary education. Join a faith-centered community where teaching is embraced as a meaningful ministry.

About the Role

As a full-time Kindergarten Teacher at Notre Dame Parish School, you will guide five- and six-year-old students through foundational academic, social, and spiritual growth. This position is available beginning August 2025 within the Diocese of Joliet's network of Catholic schools in Illinois. The role is recognized as a ministerial position, meaning the teacher serves as a witness to the values and mission of the Catholic faith in everyday instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons that build early literacy, numeracy, and motor skills.
• Create a warm, structured, and welcoming classroom environment for kindergarten students.
• Integrate Catholic faith, values, and ministry into daily learning and classroom culture.
• Monitor and assess student progress, adapting instruction to individual learning needs.
• Communicate regularly with families to support each child's development.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff across the school community.

Qualifications

• Appropriate teaching credentials or certification for elementary education in Illinois.
• A commitment to upholding and modeling the Catholic faith as part of the teaching ministry.
• Experience working with early elementary or kindergarten-aged children is valued.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Patience, warmth, and enthusiasm for fostering young learners' first school experiences.

About Diocese of Joliet

The Diocese of Joliet operates a respected network of Catholic schools throughout Illinois, including Notre Dame Parish School in Clarendon Hills. These schools combine academic excellence with faith formation, supporting students in becoming thoughtful, compassionate, and well-rounded individuals.

How to Apply

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