Middle School Teacher; 6th-8th - Western Suburban Cook

Catholic School Search

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. 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, the Teacher acts as a representative of the Catholic Church and communicates the Church’s message to students.

The Teacher is hired by and is directly accountable to the principal and cooperates with staff to promote the ministry of Catholic education.

• Teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings.
• Serve as a role model for religious formation of students and as a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church.
• 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.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the principal.

• 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.

• 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, including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Salary range: $38,527 – $68,776 for lay employees and $35,686 – $62,316 for religious employees. Pay within the range is based on qualifications, experience, location, and organizational needs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.