Middle School Science and Social Studies Teacher - St. Leonard School - Berwyn

St. Leonard School, a historic Catholic school in Berwyn, invites applications for a Middle School Science and Social Studies teacher for the 2026‑2027 school year. The position reports directly to the principal and requires adherence to the Archdiocese of Chicago educational policies and Catholic doctrine.

• Teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Serve 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.
• Align teaching 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 the 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.
• Complete any additional tasks essential to the function of the position as assigned by the principal.

• Practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers).
• Compliance with safe environment requirements.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Maintain a 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 that includes competitive compensation and benefit programs. This position has a salary range of $38,527–$68,776 for a lay employee and $35,686–$62,316 for a religious employee. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.