(2025-2026), Part-Time Substitute Teacher, (Preschool-8th Grade)

New Lenox, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 28-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Substitute

Date Posted:
9/22/2025

Location:
St. Jude Catholic School New Lenox

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools
(2025-2026) Part-Time Substitute Teacher (Preschool-8th Grade)
(St. Jude School New Lenox IL)
Position Available: (September 2025)

Position Purpose
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. Substitute teachers agree to play a substantial role in conveying the Catholic Churchs message and carrying out its mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Facilitate student success and growth in both academic and interpersonal skills.
Implement the absent teachers written plans with fidelity document student progress activities and outcomes as directed by the teacher.
Leave detailed notes for the absent teacher.
Create a flexible safe and optimal learning environment.
Serves as a model of the Catholic faith in words actions speech dress and demeanor.
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 teachers directives.
Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Ensures that students conduct conforms with the schools standards andDiocesan 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 outside of the classroom during the school day including activities involving school transportation student arrival and student dismissal.
Seeks the advice and counsel of the principal and fellow educators as appropriatewhen dealing with classroom issues.
Uses standard office equipment Microsoft Office and other technology to enhance lessons.
Additional duties as assigned by school administration.

Education and Experience

Educator Licensure:The candidate must hold acurrent Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) a current Illinois Substitute License or a valid out of state certificate from a state with which Illinois has reciprocity.
Holds a bachelors 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 required to teach religion or theology courses.
Previous successful teaching experience in elementary or secondary education preferred.
Experience in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students preferred.
Excellent communication and classroom management skills are essential to success.
Knowledge of Catholic elementary school curriculum and concepts.

Work Schedule
This is a part-time unbenefited substitute teacher will work as needed or on a schedule developed by the principal.

Salary RangeDetermined at the Local Level $120

Benefits

Not eligible for benefits.

Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this job¹
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.

Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office FrontlineApplicant 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 a current Illinois Substitute License

This may be accessed at the following link:

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!

¹This 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.

Position Type:SubstituteDate Posted:9/22/2025Location:St. Jude Catholic School New LenoxDiocese of Joliet Catholic Schools (2025-2026) Part-Time Substitute Teacher (Preschool-8th Grade) (St. Jude School New Lenox IL) Position Available: (September 2025) Position Purpose The substitute teacher is co...

Position Type:
Substitute

Date Posted:
9/22/2025

Location:
St. Jude Catholic School New Lenox

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools
(2025-2026) Part-Time Substitute Teacher (Preschool-8th Grade)
(St. Jude School New Lenox IL)
Position Available: (September 2025)

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.
Facilitate student success and growth in both academic and interpersonal skills.
Implement the absent teachers written plans with fidelity document student progress activities and outcomes as directed by the teacher.
Leave detailed notes for the absent teacher.
Create a flexible safe and optimal learning environment.
Serves as a model of the Catholic faith in words actions speech dress and demeanor.
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 teachers directives.
Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Ensures that students conduct conforms with the schools standards andDiocesan 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 outside of the classroom during the school day including activities involving school transportation student arrival and student dismissal.
Seeks the advice and counsel of the principal and fellow educators as appropriatewhen dealing with classroom issues.
Uses standard office equipment Microsoft Office and other technology to enhance lessons.
Additional duties as assigned by school administration.

Education and Experience

Educator Licensure:The candidate must hold acurrent Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) a current Illinois Substitute License or a valid out of state certificate from a state with which Illinois has reciprocity.
Holds a bachelors 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 required to teach religion or theology courses.
Previous successful teaching experience in elementary or secondary education preferred.
Experience in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students preferred.
Excellent communication and classroom management skills are essential to success.
Knowledge of Catholic elementary school curriculum and concepts.