Primary Level Teacher - Grades 1-3 - Northside Catholic Academy - Edgewater

Primary Level Teacher - Grades 1-3 - Northside Catholic Academy - Edgewater

Job Category
:
Teacher

Requisition Number
: TEACH
003474

• Posted :
  April 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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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.

Northside Catholic Academy is a PreK–8 regional Catholic school in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, rooted in four parishes and home to a richly diverse community where more than 24 languages are spoken in our students' homes. We are committed to forming the whole child — minds that think, hearts that love, and hands that serve — within a vibrant, faith-filled environment. Our collaborative staff brings genuine dedication to each student’s growth in knowledge, understanding, and character, while also investing in their own continued professional development.

Our House system cultivates a deep sense of belonging across every grade, and our commitment to academic excellence is matched by our commitment to community. We are seeking a passionate primary‑level teacher who shares this vision and is eager to join a school where faith, intellectual life, and human encounter are at the heart of everything we do.

• 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

• 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 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.

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.