2026-2027 Kingswood Academy Spanish and Resource Teacher: Kingswood Academy

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools
2026-27 School Year Spanish and Resource Teacher- K-8
Full-time/Part-Time Candidates Considered Benefit Eligible
Kingswood Academy, Darien, 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 and school handbooks
• 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;
• Complete Catholic  Formation Training and other required professional development by Kingswood;
• 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,  parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parents;
• Effectively use technology to enhance student learning;
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal;

 Education and Experience

• Preferred  if Candidates hold a current Professional Educator License (PEL). 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.
• Practicing Catholic preferred but is required to teach religion or theology courses.

Annual Salary Range $30,000 - $45,000 (Prorated based on % of full-time equivalency)

• **Final salary will be determined by relevant teaching experience and relevant education**

Benefits
We offer benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, paid personal leave days, and paid holidays.

 
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.

 
To Apply for this Position
Email resume and interest to Dominic Sepich at [email protected] 

Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline