3rd Grade Teacher - St. Agnes School - Chicago Heights

Archdiocese of Chicago; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 38,527 - 68,776; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago is hiring teachers for their Catholic schools, aiming to serve over 40,000 students. This role requires alignment with Catholic teachings, effective communication with students and families, and participation in religious ceremonies. A Bachelor's degree is essential, with preferred licensure for teaching. Ideal candidates should exhibit strong organizational skills and a commitment to Catholic education. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, with salary ranging from $38,527 to $68,776 for Lay employees, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic (preferred for religion teachers).
• Compliance with safe environment requirements.
• Valid state licensure for grade/subject area (preferred).
• Completion of Catholic identity formation training.

Responsibilities

• Teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings.
• Serve as a role model for students’ religious formation.
• Maintain accurate student attendance and academic records.

Skills

Teaching in accordance with Catholic teachings

Communication with students and parents

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. This system is one of the largest private school networks in the United States and its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

St. Agnes School has a tradition of educating children in the south suburbs for 118 years. This position is for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

General Responsibilities

• Teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings.
• Serve as a role model for students’ religious formation and represent the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church.
• Align teaching practices with the school’s mission, philosophy, objectives, and policies.
• Complete Catholic identity formation training and other required professional development from the Archdiocese of Chicago.
• Lead and/or participate in religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals, or other religious activities directed by the principal.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and the principal.
• Participate in required professional development programs mandated by the Archdiocese of Chicago and/or the local school/parish.
• Perform teaching duties as assigned by the principal.
• Attend faculty and staff meetings.
• Cooperate with the principal and staff in school meetings, activities, and projects.
• Maintain accurate student attendance and academic records.
• Ensure a safe, orderly, and secure learning environment.
• Participate in the annual performance review.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
• Positively represent the school/per parish at all events, including extracurricular activities and in the general public.
• Carry out additional specific tasks assigned by the principal.

Requirements and Preferences

• Practicing Catholic (preferred; required for religion teachers).
• Compliance with safe environment requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred, not required).
• Completion of Catholic identity formation training.

Application Documents

• Transcripts.
• Resume.
• Teaching Licensure (PEL), if applicable/obtained.
• Acceptance in an alternative licensure program, if applicable.
• Professional references.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation and benefits. For the Lay employee the salary range is $38,527–$68,776; for the Religious employee, $35,686–$62,316. Pay within the range depends on education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organization needs.