Middle School Science and Language Arts Teacher - St. James School - Arlington Heights

Middle School Science and Language Arts Teacher
- St. James School
- Arlington Heights

Job Category: Default ARCH

Requisition Number: TEACH
003756

Location: St. James School, 820 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL , USA

St. James School is a Catholic school serving over 600 students in the Arlington Heights community. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic middle‑school teacher to join our vibrant Catholic school community.

• 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.
• Know, teach and act consistently in accordance with the religious and educational mission, philosophy, objectives and policies of the Catholic school.
• Complete Catholic identity formation training and other required professional development from the Archdiocese of Chicago.
• 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 required professional development programs.
• 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 and parish at all events (including extracurricular activities) and in the general public.
• Complete additional tasks assigned by the principal.

• Practicing Catholic (preferred; required for religion teachers).
• Meet safe environment compliance requirements.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred; not required).
• Complete Catholic identity formation training.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Salary ranges are $38,527‑$68,776 for a lay employee and $35,686‑$62,316 for a religious employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.