Substitute Teacher - Our Lady Snows - Garfield Ridge

The Archdiocese of Chicago is the third largest diocese in the United States and serves more than 2.2 million Catholics. With more than 15,000 employees across its ministries, including Catholic Charities, the Archdiocese’s primary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems.

Substitute teaching in one of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Elementary and Middle Schools is a rewarding experience for anyone who believes in the power of education and the strength of faith. As one of the largest private school systems in the nation with approximately 148 schools across Cook and Lake Counties, we are not just committed to our students’ success, but also to your professional and spiritual success.

The substitute teacher will monitor students and their learning in the absence of the regularly scheduled teacher. The substitute will maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom while facilitating lesson plans left by the regularly scheduled teacher. A successful candidate will be able to follow direction, hold students accountable, and be enthusiastic about education and learning.

A day‑to‑day substitute is needed when teachers are absent.

• Implement regularly scheduled teacher’s lesson plans and instructions or consult with principal or other relevant staff if a lesson plan is not provided.
• Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school.
• Maintain records and draft notes on attendance, pertinent inquiries, and incidents.
• Follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures of both the classroom and the school campus.
• Ensure the safety of students.
• Work with a diverse student population across all grade levels.
• Communicate comfortably (written and orally) with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others.
• Actively support the mission of the school.

• A bachelor’s degree in a comparable field.
• Experience teaching through remote learning platforms.
• Valid state teaching licensure (we accept out‑of‑state teaching licenses).
• 1 to 3 years teaching experience.
• High school graduate.

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 opportunity offers:
Substitute $135.00 per day, Substitute with Professional Experience and Licensure (PEL) $150.00 per day. 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.