Archdiocese of Chicago Middle School Teacher

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 154 elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years. 

Teaching in one of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Elementary Schools is a rewarding experience for anyone who believes in the power of education and the strength of faith. As one of the largest private school systems in the nation, we are not just committed to our students’ success, but also your professional and spiritual success. With a wide range of positions and school locations, we offer our teachers the flexibility and resources they need to succeed at our award-winning schools.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

As a professional educator in a Catholic school, the Teacher will:

• teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church 
• act as a role model for the religious formation of students and as a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church in the performance of the Church’s ministry 
• know, teach and act consistently in accordance with the religious and educational mission, philosophy, objectives and 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 any and all religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals or other religious activities as directed by the principal 
• communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and principal 
• participate in any and all 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 
• The principal assigns specific tasks essential to the function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES 

• practicing Catholic preferred (required for religion teachers) 
• compliance with safe environment requirements 
• bachelor’s degree 
• valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred)
• complete Catholic identity formation training