25-26 SY - Grade 5 English Language Arts Teacher - Queen of All Saints - South Edgebrook - VIC. II

Archdiocese of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago seeks an English Language Arts teacher for Queen of All Saints Catholic School. This role involves providing education in accordance with Catholic teachings, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and participating in religious activities. Candidates are expected to cooperate with school policies and contribute to the Catholic educational mission.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic preferred for religion teachers.
• Valid state licensure preferred but not required.
• Completion of Catholic identity formation training required.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Language Arts to middle school students.
• Maintain student attendance and academic records.
• Lead religious instruction and activities as required.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Classroom Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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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 various tasks, actions, and 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.

Queen of All Saints, located on the northwest side of Chicago, is seeking an English Language Arts (ELA) middle school teacher. Will be responsible for: Middle School, English Language Arts, departmental.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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 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 an annualized salary range of Lay - $37,000 - $67,000 and Religious - $34,000 - $61,000. 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.