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

Middle School Science and Language Arts Teacher

St. James School – Arlington Heights, IL

St. James School is a Catholic secondary school serving over 600 students from early childhood through eighth grade. The school is committed to academic excellence, character formation, and student success within a faith‑filled environment.

• Teach science and language arts to middle school students in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings.
• Act as a role model for religious formation and a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church.
• Complete Catholic Identity Formation training and other required professional development from the Archdiocese of Chicago.
• Lead and participate in religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals, or other religious activities as directed by the principal.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and principal.
• Maintain accurate student attendance and academic records.
• Participate in faculty and staff meetings and professional development programs.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and secure learning environment.
• Represent the school at events and in the community.

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

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

Salary range for a lay employee: $38,527–$68,776. Salary range for a religious employee: $35,686–$62,316. Pay within the range is based on education, qualifications, experience, skills, location, and organizational needs.

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