Teacher

Job Description

About the Company:

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools comprise a large private school system in the United States, serving over 40,000 students in more than 150 elementary and high schools across Cook and Lake counties. These schools have a strong reputation for academic excellence, demonstrated by receiving 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education in the past decade.

Job Description:

St. Hubert School, part of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic school system, is seeking a dynamic teacher to provide exemplary instruction in ELA (English Language Arts), Literature, and Faith.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Teacher in a Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Chicago, the individual will:

• Teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings.
• Serve as a role model for the religious formation of students and as a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church.
• Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the religious and educational mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Catholic school.
• Complete Catholic identity formation training and other required professional development from the Archdiocese of Chicago (regardless of grade/subject area or personal faith tradition).
• Lead and/or participate in religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals, or other religious activities as directed by the principal.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and the principal.
• Participate in professional development programs required by the Archdiocese of Chicago and/or the local school/parish.
• Perform teaching duties as assigned by the principal.
• Attend required faculty and staff meetings.
• Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities, and projects.
• Maintain accurate student attendance and academic records.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and secure learning and working environment.
• Participate in the annual performance review.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
• Positively represent the school/parish at all school/parish events (including extracurricular activities) and in the general public.
• Undertake specific tasks essential to the function of the position as assigned by the principal.

Requirements and Preferences:

• Practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers)
• Must meet compliance with safe environment requirements.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have a valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred, not required).
• Must complete Catholic identity formation training.

Required Application Documents:

• Transcripts
• Resume
• Teaching Licensure (PEL), if applicable/obtained
• Acceptance in alternative licensure program, if applicable
• Professional references

Compensation and Benefits:

• The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation and benefit programs.
• The annualized salary range for this position is Lay – $37,000 – $67,000 and Religious – $34,000 – $61,000.
• An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.