Catholic Religion Teacher (5th/6th) – Part-Time

Archchicago; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools in the Chicago area seeks a part-time Religion Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role covers two sections, 5th and 6th grade, with classes Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday starting at noon until 2:45 pm, including prep time and occasional supervision of a specials class.

The teacher will model Catholic doctrine, support religious formation, and adhere to Archdiocese policies while coordinating with the principal and staff.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools in the Chicago area seeks a part-time Religion Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role covers two sections, 5th and 6th grade, with classes Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday starting at noon until 2:45 pm, including prep time and occasional supervision of a specials class.

The teacher will model Catholic doctrine, support religious formation, and adhere to Archdiocese policies while coordinating with the principal and staff.