Elementary Teacher

Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy-CNS is seeking a talented, full-time elementary teacher for the 2026-27 academic year. The role sits within a Catholic classical pre-K–12 program in the Chesterton Network, inviting a strong teacher to shape students in faith and reason.

A commitment to Catholic education is essential, with readiness to participate in the House system and attend Mass with students. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational and communicative abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in education (required).
• 3–5 years of teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in Catholic classical education and being a practicing Catholic required.
• Willing to take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium and a Profession of Faith.
• Participate in the House system and attend Mass with students.

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary grades as part of a pre-K–12 program.
• Participate in House system and school activities.
• Attend Mass with students and assist in spiritual retreats and school activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education

Job description

Elementary Teacher

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy-Chesterton Network School, a classical pre-K-12 school in the Catholic tradition, seeks a talented and dynamic full-time elementary teacher to join our team starting in the 2026-27 academic year.

A bachelor's or master's degree is required. Three to five years of teaching experience is preferred, as well as experience in and passion for Catholic classical education.

The candidate must be a practicing Catholic and be willing to make an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium and a Profession of Faith. Candidates must demonstrate excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills, and possess a track record of contributing to the vision and mission of an apostolic and educational enterprise.

In addition to their teaching responsibilities, faculty at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy-CNS participate in the House system, which is designed to promote character and virtue, and to help students grow in holiness. Faculty members are required to attend Mass with the entire student body, and they assist in leading spiritual retreats and school activities.

For more information about this educational apostolate please visit www.olsha.org.

About

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy is a classical pre-K-12 school and Chesterton Network High School in the Catholic tradition. Founded in 2000 as a result of a grass-roots movement of parents, the academy's high school became a member of the Chesterton Schools Network in 2020. We offer a rigorous, integrated classical program for grades pre-K-12 and our curriculum is centered on the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Focusing on the classics, the school develops complete thinkers who learn to draw on faith and reason for the purpose of building a culture of life. Learn more about OLSHA-CNS at www.olsha.org and the growing national Chesterton Schools Network at www.chestertonschoolsnetwork.org.