Early Childhood Long Term Substitute - St. Eugene School - Northwest Chicago - Vic. IV

Archchicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking an experienced substitute teacher for St. Eugene School on Chicago's Northwest Side. The role involves monitoring students, following lesson plans, and maintaining a positive, structured classroom environment.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) and a bachelor’s degree in a comparable field, with 1–3 years of teaching experience and experience delivering instruction remotely. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a comparable field.
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the appropriate teaching endorsement.
• 1–3 years teaching experience.
• Experience teaching through remote learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students and learning in the absence of the regularly scheduled teacher.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and follow lesson plans.
• Maintain attendance records and notes on incidents.
• Enforce classroom rules and school procedures.
• Ensure the safety of students and support diverse learners.
• Communicate with students, parents/guardians, and staff.

Skills

Remote learning experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a comparable field

Valid state teaching licensure (Illinois)

Job description

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The Archdiocese of Chicago is the third largest diocese in the United States and serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 15,000 employees across its ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region’s largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country’s largest seminaries. The Archdiocese’s primary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems.
Substitute teaching in one of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Elementary and Middle Schools is a rewarding experience for anyone who believes in the power of education and the strength of faith. As one of the largest private school systems in the nation with approximately 148 schools across Cook and Lake Counties, we are not just committed to our students’ success, but also your professional and spiritual success.
St. Eugene School is a welcoming, faith-filled Catholic school community located on Chicago's Northwest Side. We are proud of our strong academic programs, supportive families, dedicated faculty, and commitment to helping every student grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We are seeking an experienced, licensed educator with extensive classroom management experience who is passionate about teaching, maintains high academic expectations, and creates a structured, positive, and engaging learning environment.
The ideal candidate is confident in establishing classroom routines, managing student behavior, differentiating instruction, and building meaningful relationships with students and families. An active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the appropriate teaching endorsement is required. Candidates must demonstrate strong instructional practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain a safe, organized, and productive classroom. At St. Eugene, our teachers are part of a collaborative and supportive team. We value professional growth and provide instructional coaching, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities for collaboration.
Our teachers use research-based curriculum, i-Ready assessment data, and differentiated instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of students. What Makes St. Eugene Special? Our school has a wonderful sense of community, with many families maintaining connections to St. Eugene across generations. Our Viking pride is evident in our school traditions, student activities, community celebrations, and strong family involvement. We are looking for someone who will embrace our Catholic mission, work collaboratively with colleagues, and bring the experience, confidence, and classroom leadership needed to help every student feel safe, supported, challenged, and successful. Extensive classroom management experience and appropriate Illinois teaching licensure are essential requirements for this position.

Substitute Teacher

The substitute teacher will monitor students and their learning in the absence of the regularly scheduled teacher. The substitute will maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom while facilitating lesson plans left by the regularly scheduled teacher. A successful candidate will be one who is able to follow direction, hold students accountable, and is enthusiastic about education and learning.

Responsibilities For Substitute Teacher

• Implement regularly scheduled teacher’s lesson plans and instructions or consult with principal or other relevant staff if lesson plan is not provided.
• Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school.
• Maintain records and draft notes on attendance, pertinent inquiries, and incidents.
• Follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures of both the classroom and the school campus.
• Ensure the safety of students.
• Working with a diverse student population for all grade-levels
• Communicate comfortably (written and orally) with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others.
• Actively support the mission of the school

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a comparable field
• Experience teaching through remote learning platforms
• Valid state teaching licensure (we accept out-of-state teaching licenses)
• 1 to 3 years teaching experience
• Highschool Graduate

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 opportunity offers: Long term Substitute - $165.00 per day - Long Term Substitute with PEL $175.00 per day. 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.