Catholic Schools
Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the biggest difference between Catholic school and public school?

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How does the salary compare to public school salaries?

ArchKCK Catholic schools offer a competitive salary with medical, dental, and vision benefits. Through the Archdiocese a matching 401K, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts are available.

Tuition remission is available for teachers' children enrolled in ArchKCK schools, including high schools. 

Schools offer a variety of professional development that helps teachers meet their license renewal requirements. 

What are the benefits like in the Catholic schools?

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I am retiring from teaching in public school. Can I work in a Catholic school?

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I want to make a career change. How do I become a teacher?

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I'm still in college but want to teach in Catholic schools. What can I do now?

Request to do your student teaching in ArchKCK. Contact Allison Carney at acarney@archkckcs.org.

Attend career fairs

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Get VIRTUS trained 

Observe in schools 

Secure substitute license 

Summer camps, after-school care, summer programs, volunteer coaching

I still have questions. Who do I contact?

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Do I have to be Catholic to teach in Catholic schools?

Our vision and mission is drive by the Catholic Church. Our goal is to hire Catholic educators. There are circumstances where non-Catholic are hired.

What teacher autonomy is there in Catholic schools?

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What does the social-emotional learning curriculum look like in Catholic schools?

The ArchKCK Catholic schools' social and emotional curriculum is based on Catholic teaching of virtue. Beyond a formal curriculum, schools support the whole child through a faith-based education, faith formation, sacrament celebration, vocation discernment, and school counseling.