Bilingual Spanish Dual Language Teacher; 2nd grade - Pope Francis Global Academy - Northwest side - Portage Park

Bilingual Spanish Dual Language Teacher (2nd Grade)

Pope Francis Global Academy, affectionately called PFGA, is located in Chicago's trendy and family-oriented Portage Park Neighborhood on the northwest side of the city, 10 minutes from O'Hare Airport and about three miles from the Kennedy Expressway (90/94).

Recently, PFGA became the first Catholic school in Illinois selected to join the Boston College Two-Way Immersion Network of Catholic Schools (TWIN-CS). This historic partnership paves the way for the launch of our Dual Language Spanish Immersion Program (Preschool and Kindergarten) and reflects our commitment to bilingualism, biliteracy, academic excellence, and global citizenship.

We are also proud to share that PFGA is a sweet school with amazing kids, great diversity, engaged parents, and a supportive faculty and staff. At PFGA we are the Wolves! As a Wolf Pack, our mission is to empower all students to thrive in a Christ-centered culture of joy, to serve God and others, to develop their unique talents and gifts, to strive for academic excellence, to be globally and culturally responsive, welcoming, and accepting of all people.

To fill this Bilingual Spanish Dual Language Teacher (2nd Grade) position, we are looking for amazing humans who are also educators and are nurturing, enthusiastic, strategic, fun filled, and mission driven. We are seeking Wolves who want to be part of the Pack and who can plant the seeds for academic success, create a supportive environment, support faith formation, and focus on the overall wellness for our Wolf Cubs.

Are you that wolf? Do you want to be part of the Pack?

General Responsibilities

• 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

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 $38,527- $68,776 for a Lay employee and $35,686 – $62,316 for a Religious employee.

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