PreKindergarten; Part Time Teacher - School of Ss. Faith Hope and Charity - Winnetka

Pre Kindergarten (3 Year Old) Part Time Teacher

The School of Saints Faith, Hope and Charity in Winnetka is seeking a part-time Pre-Kindergarten (3-year-old) teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. Qualified candidates should be fully certified and demonstrate a passion for working with preschool and early childhood students. The ideal candidate will be able to engage young learners in a nurturing, positive, and developmentally appropriate environment. Applicants must have a strong commitment to the Catholic faith and a desire to guide students in growing their love for Jesus while developing as true Christian scholars.

The successful candidate will value a team-oriented approach and be eager to collaborate with colleagues in an Early Childhood Education setting.

General Responsibilities:

• 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 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
• The principal assigns specific tasks essential to the function of the position

Requirements and Preferences:

• Practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers)
• Must meet compliance with safe environment requirements
• Must hold Bachelor's degree
• Must have valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred, not required)
• Must complete Catholic identity formation training

The following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with the application for employment to be considered for this teacher opportunity and to determine compensation.

• 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 to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has a salary range of $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.

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