The Catholic schools in the diocese trace their roots in two remarkable people who were devoted to education and their Catholic faith. In what is now South Bend, Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. and the brothers of the Congregation of the Holy Cross founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842. In the Fort Wayne area, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin along with Sisters Mary Magdalen, Catherine, and Caroline of the Sisters of Providence founded St. Augustine Academy in 1846. In 1858, after a request by Saint Mother Guerin, the bishop acquired the assistance of the Brothers of the Holy Cross to instruct the boys. The opening of St. Augustine Academy and the hard work of Saint Mother Guerin and the Sisters of Providence paved the way for Catholic schools in the diocese.
Although many years have passed since Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. labored, taught, and prayed for the children, families, and Catholics residing in our diocese, our principals, teachers, and staff are just as committed to teaching the truth and beauty of our Catholic faith as were the founding Sisters of Providence and the Brothers of the Holy Cross.
The mission of our Catholic Schools is to assist parents in forming their children so that they may grow in holiness, develop their gifts and talents to serve others, and ultimately reach their eternal destiny in heaven. Teaching in a Catholic school is a vocation and continues the teaching and evangelizing mission of Jesus. As Christ came to witness to the love of His Father, so our Catholic School administrators, teachers, and staff are witnesses to that love. As Saint Mother Theodore Guerin said “love the children first, then teach them.”
As Catholic Schools educators and staff, we are dedicated to providing strong faith and academic formation and we call our students to recognize the love of God in their midst and to contribute their talents in service to others, especially those in need.
Many teachers, parents, and alumni describe our schools as having an atmosphere of “family.” Working together, we help each student become the person God created them to be. Our schools are safe, welcoming places, and where learning abounds, and Christ is truly at the center of all that we do.
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2023-2024 School Year
2024-25 Instructional Faculty
Christ the King School, South Bend - Long Term Substitute-1st Grade (South Bend, IN)
Christ the King School, South Bend - Middle School Math Teacher (Grades 6-8) (South Bend, IN)
Christ the King, South Bend - Pre-K Teacher (South Bend, IN)
Corpus Christi School, South Bend - Music Teacher (South Bend, IN)
Corpus Christi, South Bend - Middle School Science Teacher (South Bend, IN)
Holy Cross, South Bend - Junior High (6th-8th) Spanish Language Arts Teacher (South Bend, IN)
Holy Family, South Bend - Junior High Science Teacher (South Bend, IN)
Holy Family, South Bend - Music Teacher (South Bend, IN)
Our Lady School, Fort Wayne - Middle School Language Arts Teacher (Fort Wayne, IN)
Our Lady of Hungary - Upper Elementary Teacher (South Bend, IN)
Queen of Peace School, Mishawaka - Teacher (Mishawaka, IN)
Queen of Peace, Mishawaka - Middle School ELA/Reading teacher (Mishawaka, IN)
St Joseph, Hessen Cassel - Long Term Substitute (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Adalbert, South Bend-Middle School Math Teacher/Math Interventionist (South Bend, IN)
St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne - Pre-School Teacher (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. John the Evangelist, Goshen - Literacy Coach (Goshen, IN)
St. John the Evangelist, Goshen - Music Teacher (Goshen, IN)
St. John the Evangelist, Goshen - Preschool lead teacher (Goshen, IN)
St. Jude, Fort Wayne - 3rd grade teacher (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Jude, Fort Wayne - Part-time 7th Grade ELA Teacher (afternoons) (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Mary of the Assumption, Avilla - Middle School Teacher (Avilla, IN)
St. Matthew Cathedral School - Part-Time Band Director (South Bend, IN)
St. Michael, Plymouth - Elementary/Middle School Music Teacher (Plymouth, IN)
St. Therese, Fort Wayne - 5th Grade Teacher (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Therese, Fort Wayne - Middle School Literature/Science Teacher (Fort Wayne, IN)
2024-25 Support Staff
Christ the King, South Bend - Lunch Room Assistant (South Bend, IN)
Huntington Catholic - Elementary Aide (Huntington, IN)
Huntington Catholic, Huntington--Substitute Aide & Lunch/Recess Monitor (Huntington, IN)
Marian High School, Mishawaka - Grounds Manager (Administrador de Terrenos) (Mishawaka, IN)
OUr Lady of Hungary, South Bend - Classroom Aide (South Bend, IN)
St Thomas the Apostle, Elkhart - Custodian - Part Time (Elkhart, IN)
St. Anthony de Padua, South Bend - After School Care Staff (South Bend, IN)
St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne - Classroom Aide (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. John the Baptist, South Bend - Pre K Aide (South Bend, IN)
St. John the Evangelist, Goshen - Classroom Assistant 5th/6th (Goshen, IN)
St. Joseph School, Decatur - Custodian (Decatur, IN)
St. Joseph, Hessen Cassel - Cafeteria Help (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Joseph, Hessen Cassel--cafeteria help (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Jude, Fort Wayne-Classroom Aide 3rd grade (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Jude, South Bend - PreK Teaching Assistant (South Bend, IN)
St. Mary of the Assumption, Avilla - Cafeteria Worker (Avilla, IN)
St. Rose of Lima, Monroeville - 1st/2nd Grade Aide (Monroeville, IN)
St. Rose of Lima, Monroeville - Kindergarten Aide (Monroeville, IN)
Administration
Assistant Principal (Huntington, IN)
Athletics
Bishop Luers High School - Varsity Assistant Coach - Girls Basketball (Fort Wayne, IN)
Bishop Luers High School, Fort Wayne - Track and Field Varsity Head Coach (Fort Wayne, IN)
Classroom Support Staff
Christ the King Maternity Leave: Kindergarten Classroom Aide (South Bend, IN)
Christ the King School, South Bend - After School Care (South Bend, IN)
Huntington Catholic, Huntingtion, IN - Teacher's Aide (Huntington, IN)
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Fort Wayne -Instructional Assistants PreK-8 Classroom (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. John the Baptist, South Bend - Paraprofessional (South Bend, IN)
St. Joseph School, Fort Wayne - Classroom Aide & Resource Support PT/FT (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Joseph, South Bend- Instructional Assistants (South Bend, IN)
St. Michael, Plymouth--Classroom Teacher Assistant for Elementary Grade (Plymouth, IN)
St. Thomas the Apostle, Elkhart-- After School Care (Elkhart, IN)
Instructional Faculty
Christ the King School, South Bend - Early Childhood Director (South Bend, IN)
Huntington Catholic--Third Grade Teacher (Huntington, IN)
St. John the Evangelist, Goshen - Substitute Teacher (Goshen, IN)
St. Joseph, South Bend, 6th & 7th Religion Teacher (South Bend, IN)
St. Mary of the Assumption, Avilla----Middle School ELA Teacher (Avilla, IN)
St. Thomas the Apostle, Elkhart--2nd grade Teacher - St Thomas the Apostle, Elkhart (Elkhart, IN)
School Support Staff
Bishop Dwenger High School, Fort Wayne - FT Maint3rd Shift Maintenance Member (Fort Wayne, IN)
Bishop Luers High School, Fort Wayne - Bus Driver FT (Fort Wayne, IN)
Bishop Luers High School, Fort Wayne - Bus Driver PT (Fort Wayne, IN)
Bishop Luers High School, Fort Wayne - Bus Drivers FT (Fort Wayne, IN)
Christ the King School, South Bend - Classroom Aide 24-25 (South Bend, IN)
Sacred Heart, Warsaw - After-School Care (Viking Watch) (Warsaw, IN)
Saint Joseph High School, South Bend - Custodian FT (South Bend, IN)
Saint Joseph High School, South Bend - Custodian PT (South Bend, IN)
St. Anthony de Padua - Custodial and Maintenance Team- Part Time (South Bend, IN)
St. Bernard, Wabash - After School Care Provider (Wabash, IN)
St. John the Evangelist, Goshen - After School Care (Eagles Nest) (Goshen, IN)
St. Joseph, Fort Wayne - Cafeteria Manager (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Joseph, Fort Wayne - Evening Maintenance (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Joseph, Fort Wayne - School Cafeteria Team Member, Part Time (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Jude School, Fort Wayne - Maintenance/Cleaning Full time (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Thomas the Apostle, Elkhart - Part time school custodian (Elkhart, IN)
St. Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne - After School Care Staff (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne - Cafeteria Cashier/Clerk (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne - Recess Monitors (Fort Wayne, IN)
Others
Aspiring Catholic Leaders Program (Fort Wayne, IN)
High School/Middle School Theology and Pastoral Ministers (Fort Wayne, IN)
Our Lady School, Fort Wayne - Long term sub (Fort Wayne, IN)
St. Joseph, South Bend - Computer Teacher (South Bend, IN)
St. Thomas The Apostle, Elkhart--Preschool/PreK Lead Teacher (Elkhart, IN)
St. Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne--Cafeteria Worker (Fort Wayne, IN)
Substitute Teacher - Fort Wayne Area (Fort Wayne, IN)
Substitute Teacher Pay Scale:
Licensed or Retired Teacher-$125.00 Per Day/$75.00 Half Day.
High School Diploma and Valid Substitute Permit-$100.00 Per Day/$60.00 Half Day.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher (30 Days or more in the same assignment):
Licensed or Retired Teacher-Diocesan Teacher's Pay Scale-Based on verified years of experience.
High School Diploma and Valid Substitute Permit-Introductory Salary of the Diocesan Teacher's Pay Scale.
Substitute Teacher - South Bend Area (Mishawaka, IN)
Substitute Teacher Pay Scale:
Licensed or Retired Teacher-$125.00 Per Day/$75.00 Half Day.
High School Diploma and Valid Substitute Permit-$100.00 Per Day/$60.00 Half Day.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher (30 Days or more in the same assignment):
Licensed or Retired Teacher-Diocesan Teacher's Pay Scale-Based on verified years of experience.
High School Diploma and Valid Substitute Permit-Introductory Salary of the Diocesan Teacher's Pay Scale.