PRINCIPAL (posted 2-28-2026)

We are seeking a dynamic, faith-filled, and visionary principal to lead our vibrant Catholic community starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

For a complete list of responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation and benefits, select the following link: Employment Opportunity – Principal

To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume by March 13:

• via email: officeofeducation@diobelle.org
• via mail: Diocese of Belleville Office of Education, 222 South Third Street, Belleville IL 62220

SPANISH LANGUAGE TEACHER (posted 11-24-2025)

Mater Dei Catholic High School is seeking experienced candidates for a permanent, full-time secondary-level Spanish teaching position (language and literature).

This Spanish teaching position includes the following expectations:

• teach Spanish language and literature subjects
• prepare course objectives and study outlines according to curriculum guidelines and requirements
• teach Spanish vocabulary, diction, grammar, and semantics
• incorporate classroom learning activities
• develop a well-rounded curriculum that enables students’ abilities in reading, writing, listening, and speaking both formally and conversationally
• establish and enforce education rules to maintain instructional order
• provide conversational classes for practicing pronunciation and important expressions
• teach basic composition classes
• research current teaching materials and instructional methods
• organize fun events to showcase the students’ Spanish-language skills
• assign coursework and homework, administer tests, and grade student performance
• schedule and prepare students for oral and written examinations
• assess students’ progress and analyze the data to drive instructional decisions
• develop lesson plans based on the needs of individual students
• recommend additional learning resources and provide intervention sessions for students requiring extra support
• maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on students’ progress
• attend all regularly-scheduled team planning and evaluation meetings and staff development sessions

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• a bachelor’s degree in, or with a concentration/specialization in, linguistics, secondary education, general education, or other related fields
• at least one-year of prior teaching experience in related fields
• have specialized knowledge in the teaching area as shown by (1) possessing a bachelor’s degree in the teaching area, or (2) possessing any U.S. state teaching license with an endorsement in the teaching area, or (3) possessing a minimum of three years of work experience teaching the particular subject, or (4) completion of an undergraduate/graduate degree program taught in the Spanish language, or (5) possessing a similar professional standard in demonstrating expertise in the teaching area

All standard hiring procedures apply, including, but not limited to, completion of a formal application, background and reference checks, and fingerprinting.

Compensation includes a salary (per year) of $45,280 and standard benefits.

Mater Dei Catholic High School is located in Breese, IL.

To apply, send a detailed resume to Principal Dennis Litteken via mail: Mater Dei Catholic High School900 Mater Dei Drive, Breese IL 62230 or via email: dlitteken@materdeiknights.org.

Mater Dei Catholic High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.