8 Grade Science; 5th Grade Homeroom Teacher - St. Germaine School - Oak Lawn

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, the Teacher acts as a representative of the Catholic Church to the students, serving as a role model and communicating the Church’s message. The Teacher collaborates with the principal and staff to provide an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education.

St. Germaine is a Blue‑Ribbon pre‑K to 8th grade school located in Oak Lawn, IL. We have roughly 230 students (one class per grade level). We are seeking a 5th‑grade homeroom science teacher to teach the 5‑8th grade science curriculum for the 2026‑2027 school year.

• 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 represent the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church.
• Know, teach, and act consistently 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 religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals or other religious activities as directed by the principal.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and principal.
• Participate in 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 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.
• Perform tasks assigned by the principal that are essential to the function of the position.

• 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.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has a salary range $38,527–$68,776 for a Lay employee and $35,686–$62,316 for a Religious employee. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and organizational needs.