Middle School ELA Teacher - Queen of Angels - Chicago

Middle School ELA Teacher - Queen of Angels - Chicago

Job Category
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Teacher

Requisition Number
: TEACH
003361

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• Posted :
  March 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Queen of Angels School, 4520 N. WESTERN AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60625

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ 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. This is for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Queen of Angels School, a Catholic elementary school rooted in faith, academic excellence, and community, seeks a passionate and dedicated Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate is committed to nurturing students’ intellectual, spiritual, and social development while fostering a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking. The Middle School ELA Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering engaging, standards-aligned instruction in reading, writing, grammar, and literature for grades 6–8.

The teacher will create a supportive and rigorous classroom environment that encourages curiosity, respectful dialogue, and strong communication skills. As a member of the Queen of Angels community, the teacher is expected to support the mission and values of Catholic education.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging ELA lessons aligned with state standards and school curriculum
• Teach reading comprehension, literary analysis, writing, grammar, and vocabulary using a variety of instructional strategies
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic needs of middle school learners
• Assess student learning through formative and summative assessments and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Foster a positive, well-managed classroom environment that promotes responsibility and mutual respect
• Integrate technology and instructional resources to enhance learning
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding academic progress and expectations
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to support interdisciplinary learning and school-wide initiatives
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events
• Support and model Catholic values and contribute to the spiritual life of the school community

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

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

The following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with the application for employment to be considered for this teacher opportunity and to determine compensation.

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

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

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 many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

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