Empowering 3rd Grade Teacher in Catholic School

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, and has received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years. This position is for the 2026‑2027 school year.

• Teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Church.
• Act as a role model for students’ religious formation and as a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church.
• Know, teach and act consistently with the religious and educational mission, philosophy, objectives and policies of the school.
• Complete Catholic identity formation training and any required professional development from the Archdiocese (regardless of grade/subject area or personal faith tradition).
• Lead or participate in religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals or other 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 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 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 or parish at all events, including extracurricular activities, and in the general public.
• Assume any other tasks essential to the role as assigned by the principal.

• Practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers).
• Compliance with safe environment requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred, not required).
• Completion of Catholic identity formation training.

• Transcripts.
• Resume.
• Teaching licensure (PEL), if applicable/obtained.
• Acceptance in an alternative licensure program, if applicable.
• Professional references.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package. Salary ranges are $38,527–$68,776 for a lay employee and $35,686–$62,316 for a religious employee, adjusted based on education, qualifications, experience, skills, location and organizational needs.