25-26 SY - 4th & 5th Grade Teacher - St. Ann - Chicago - VIC. III

Archdiocese of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to teach 4th and 5th-grade Social Studies and English Language Arts. This role involves creating an engaging classroom environment that fosters student growth and supports literacy development. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to Catholic education, ensuring alignment with the Church's teachings while nurturing an academically rigorous atmosphere. With daily planning periods and collaborative support from the administration, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on young learners in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Administrative Team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for teaching positions.
• Practicing Catholic preferred, especially for religion teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4th and 5th Grade ELA and Social Studies.
• Serve as the 5th-grade homeroom teacher.
• Maintain communication with students and parents.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Religious Instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

25-26 SY - 4th & 5th Grade Teacher - St. Ann - Chicago - VIC. III

Job Category: Teacher

Requisition Number: 2526S002524

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• Posted: April 24, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve over 40,000 students across 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the U.S., with 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the Department of Education in the past decade.

The Teacher is a qualified professional who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Chicago. As a representative of the Catholic Church, the Teacher acts as a role model and carries out responsibilities that reflect the Church's message. The Teacher is a ministerial employee accountable to the principal and must adhere to the policies of the Archdiocese and the local school. The role involves fostering a Catholic educational environment aligned with the Church's teachings.

We seek a dedicated and enthusiastic educator for a combined role teaching 4th and 5th-grade Social Studies and English Language Arts (ELA), with additional responsibilities as the 5th-grade homeroom teacher. The ideal candidate will create an engaging classroom, support literacy and critical thinking, and bring creativity and structure to their teaching. The position offers daily planning periods and collaboration with a supportive administrative team. We value a passion for student growth and a commitment to nurturing an academically rigorous environment for upper elementary students.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching 4th Grade ELA and Social Studies, 5th Grade ELA and Social Studies, and 5th Grade Religion
• Serving as the 5th-grade homeroom teacher
• Modeling and teaching in accordance with Catholic doctrine and morals
• Participating in religious activities and ceremonies as directed
• Maintaining communication with students, parents, colleagues, and the principal
• Engaging in professional development and school meetings
• Keeping accurate attendance and academic records
• Ensuring a safe and positive learning environment
• Upholding confidentiality and representing the school positively at events

Requirements and Preferences:

• Practicing Catholic (preferred for all teachers, required for religion teachers)
• Compliance with safe environment requirements
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred)
• Completion of Catholic identity formation training

Applicants must submit transcripts, resume, licensure documentation if applicable, and professional references. The salary range is $37,000 - $67,000 for lay teachers and $34,000 - $61,000 for religious teachers, based on qualifications and experience.

The Archdiocese offers comprehensive benefits. For details, visit our benefits page.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws, as detailed in the Department of Labor's "Know Your Rights" notice.