Intermediate Math and Science Teacher; 4th and 5th Grades - Pope Francis Global Academy - Portage Park

Intermediate Math and Science Teacher (4th and 5th Grades) - Pope Francis Global Academy - Portage Park

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.

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 through the various tasks, actions and other responsibilities assigned to the Teacher. 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 as well as comply with the educational policies and procedures of the local school. The Teacher cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education.

The Teacher is a representative of 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. This is for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Pope Francis Global Academy, affectionately called PFGA, is located in Chicago's trendy and family oriented Portage Park Neighborhood (Irving Park Rd. and Narragansett) 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.

We also work on creating a fun, friendly, and supportive environment for all our faculty and staff. We want every adult to feel motivated and successful putting forth their God-given gifts and talents. We want you to feel that, Here You Belong, and PFGA is a place where you can "See Yourself Grow." Our slogan is, Have Pride, Have Spirit, Have Courage, and make it a great day to be part of the PACK!

For this Intermediate Math and Science (Grades 4th & 5th) 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…