Teacher - 4th grade - Divine Providence - Westchester

Teacher - 4th grade
- Divine Providence
- Westchester

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.

Divine Providence Catholic School is a Christ-centered community dedicated to sharing our faith with young people, helping them encounter Jesus Christ and develop a deep and lasting relationship with Him. Rooted in the Gospel message, we focus on evangelization, where administrators, catechists, and parents work together to guide our students in growing in faith through Scripture, prayer, service, observance of Catholic beliefs and traditions, and by emulating the lives of the saints as our role models.

Through a challenging, faith-based academic program that exceeds standards and recognizes the unique needs and potential of every learner, we prepare our students for lives of Christian leadership, integrity, and purpose. In partnership with families, we foster a nurturing environment and strong, supportive community whose bonds of faith, friendship, and fellowship last a lifetime, equipping our students to contribute positively to an ever-changing global society.

Teacher requirements:
Lesson Planning & Delivery:
Create and teach engaging daily lessons aligned with state standards. Classroom Management:
Establish positive behavioral rules and maintain a safe, orderly, and inclusive environment. Student Assessment:
Grade assignments, administer standardized tests, monitor individual progress, and adapt instruction for diverse learners. Parent Communication:
Regularly update families on academic performance, behavioral growth, and classroom activities through newsletters, conferences and reports.

Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with parents, faculty, and administration to support student success.

Education:

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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…