STEM Teacher - Holy Redeemer School - Evergreen Park

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School is seeking an innovative, energetic, and student‑centered STEM Teacher for the  school year. This role offers the opportunity to build a dynamic STEM program that sparks curiosity, fosters creativity, and equips students with the skills they need to thrive in an ever‑changing world.

• Teach STEM classes to students in grades PreK-8.
• Design engaging, project‑based learning experiences that encourage creativity and problem‑solving.
• Introduce students to emerging technologies, engineering design, coding, robotics, digital citizenship, and computational thinking.
• Foster a classroom culture that encourages exploration, perseverance, and innovation.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate STEM learning across the curriculum.
• Maintain and organize STEM materials, equipment, and technology resources.
• Support the school's mission of academic excellence, faith formation, and service.

• 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.
• Lead and/or participate in any and all religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals or other religious activities 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.
• Accept specific tasks assigned by the principal that are essential to the function of the position.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (or ability to obtain).
• Passion for STEM education and hands‑on learning.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Experience with educational technology, coding, robotics, makerspaces or engineering design is preferred.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Catholic education.

• 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.

• 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 that includes competitive compensation and benefit programs. Salary ranges for the  school year are $38,527–$68,776 for a lay employee and $35,686–$62,316 for a religious employee. Pay within each range is based on education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and organizational needs.