Elementary Teacher Lincoln Square

Elementary Teacher
- St. Matthias School
- Lincoln Square

St. Matthias School is the only wall‑to‑wall Catholic International Baccalaureate school in Chicago. It is a 2025 National Blue Ribbon award‑winning school with dedicated scholars and families, and a staff that feels like a family.

The role is for the 2026 – 2027 school year. The Teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. As a teacher in a Catholic school, the Teacher acts as a representative of the Catholic Church to the students, both as a role model and by fulfilling the various tasks, actions and other responsibilities assigned.

The Teacher is a ministerial employee because of the Teacher’s role as both a representative of the Church and as a communicator of the Church’s message to the children entrusted to the Church’s care.

The Teacher is hired by and is directly accountable to the principal. The Teacher agrees to abide by the educational policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Office of Catholic Schools, and to comply with the educational policies and procedures of the local school. The Teacher cooperates with the principal and staff to provide an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education.

The Teacher represents the Archbishop of Chicago, effectuating his ministry of Catholic education and the religious teachings and doctrine of the Catholic Church at the level of the local school.

• 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 a 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 that includes competitive compensation and benefit programs. The position has a salary range of $38,527 – $68,776 for a lay employee and $35,686 – $62,316 for a religious employee. Pay within the range is based on 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.