4th Grade Teacher - Our Lady Snows School - Garfield Ridge

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.

Our Lady of the Snows School is a welcoming, faith-filled PK–8 Catholic school located in Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood. We pride ourselves on our close-knit school community, supportive staff, strong relationships with families, and commitment to academic excellence and student growth.

We are currently seeking a full-time 4th Grade Classroom Teacher to join our school community. The ideal candidate is a dedicated, enthusiastic, and collaborative educator who can create a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment. Strong classroom management skills, effective communication, and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs are essential. Candidates should have appropriate Illinois teaching licensure, with elementary classroom teaching experience preferred.

Both experienced educators and newly licensed teachers are encouraged to apply. We are looking for someone who is passionate about student success, values teamwork, and is committed to supporting the academic, social-emotional, and spiritual development of every child.

As a professional educator in a Catholic school, the Teacher will:

• 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…