Lay Teacher Benefit Eligibility

HR 5.0

Lay staff members employed 25 hours/week for 10 months or 20 hours/week for 12 months, in one or more locations, are eligible to participate in the Archdiocesan Health Insurance Program, lay employees retirement plan, life insurance benefit plan, and disability insurance plans.

Purpose: 

• To provide staff members with support during illness, retirement or death.

Commentary/Procedural Points:

• The teachers in this category sign the Lay Teachers Employment Agreement provided by the Department of Human Resources.

• Sick leave benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

• The principals involved coordinate benefits for those staff members employed in more than one location.

References:

•   Lay Teachers Employment Agreement 

• Employee Benefits 

May 2025