Elementary School Teacher - St. Margaret of Scotland - Chicago neighborhoods of Blue , Mo

About the School

St. Margaret of Scotland School, located in Blue Island, Morgan Park, and Washington Heights, is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools system. The school offers a rigorous, values‑based curriculum that prepares students for academic and social success. It is a Big Shoulders Fund Plus school, receiving support in academics, operations, marketing, and finances, and provides professional development and higher‑education benefits for staff.

This teacher position is for the 2026‑2027 school year. The teacher will be hired by and directly accountable to the principal and must comply with the Archdiocese and local school policies. The teacher acts as a representative of the Catholic Church and is responsible for communicating the Church’s message to students.

• 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.

• 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.

This position has a salary range of $38,527–$68,776 for a lay employee and $35,686–$62,316 for a religious employee. Pay within the range is based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.