1st & 2nd Grade Teacher; Combined Class Brighton Park

1st & 2nd Grade Teacher (Combined Class) – Pope John Paul II Catholic School – Brighton Park

Position available for the  school year. The Teacher will plan and deliver curriculum for combined first and second grade classes and promote Catholic identity formation.

• Teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings
• Serve as a role model for the religious formation of students and represent 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 the 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
• Complete any additional tasks essential to the function of the position as 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

• Salary range: $38,527–$68,776 for lay employees or $35,686–$62,316 for religious employees
• The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation and benefit programs

Equal Opportunity Employer.