Position Type:
High School Teaching/Physical Education / Health
Date Posted:
5/16/2024
Location:
Bishop McNamara Catholic School, Kankakee
Date Available:
08/01/2024
Closing Date:
Open until filled.
Diocese of Joliet-in-Illinois Catholic Schools
2024-2025 High School Physical Education / Health Teacher - Full-time
Bishop McNamara Catholic High School; Kankakee, IL
Position Available: August, 2024
ABOUT BISHOP McNAMARA
Bishop McNamara Catholic School, a Catholic co-educational school dedicated to maximizing the potential of its students, spiritually, morally, and intellectually is currently accepting applications for a full-time Physical Education / Health Teacher . As a member of the Bishop McNamara faculty, the teacher has every opportunity to make the difference in a student's life. The Bishop McNamara learning environment is one in which the teacher is educating with a purpose and guided by a mission and vision for success. The school environment is focused on community. The classroom environment is conducive to learning and the Bishop McNamara student expects to be challenged and to broaden his/her learning experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
The teacher is responsible for the preparation, organization, and management of the classroom with their curricular expertise. The expectation of a Bishop McNamara faculty member would include the development of daily, unit, and yearly instructional goals, objectives, and plans. As a member of the Bishop McNamara faculty, the teacher will facilitate student learning and achievement by using a variety of instructional strategies to meet Diocesan, state, and college readiness benchmarks. Excellent communication and classroom management skills are essential to success in the position.

QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must hold minimally a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, be qualified to teach within their curricular expertise at the secondary level, and hold a valid Illinois Professional Education License (PEL) with Physical Education and Health endorsement(s). Being qualified in another discipline either within the same curricular department or another curricular department would classify the candidate as a preferred candidate. Previous experience in teaching Physical Education/Health is preferred but not required.

Total compensation includes a competitive benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance, as well as a 401K, professional development opportunities, and regular evaluations for professional growth. Salary is dependent upon experience and degree(s) earned.

SIGNING BONUS
Bishop McNamara is currently offering a $1,000 signing bonus, for the qualified chosen candidate that completes the application and hiring process by July 30, 2024.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Other opportunities to make a difference in a student's life include coaching as well as other extra-curricular moderator opportunities.

TO APPLY
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and references to Kaelyn Bess, Assistant Principal, kbess@bmcss.org or mail to Bishop McNamara High School, Attn: Kaelyn Bess, 550 West Brookmont Blvd., Kankakee, IL 60901
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