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 bythe
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.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
As a professional educator in a Catholic school, the Teacherwill:
- teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the CatholicChurch
- 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 staffmembersin schoolrelated 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 theposition.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
- practicing Catholic preferred (required for religion teachers)
- compliance with safe environment requirements
- bachelor’s degree and valid state licensure for the grade/subject area
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
School subjects:
School type:
Work Location: In person