Grade 2 Catholic Teacher - Faith-Driven Classroom Leader

Archdiocese of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefit programs

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago invites applications for a teaching position at Immaculate Conception Catholic School for the 2026-2027 school year. The Teacher is a ministerial employee and represents the Church in daily classroom life.

The Teacher is hired by and is directly accountable to the principal, agrees to abide by the policies of the Archdiocese and the local school, and cooperates with staff to promote Catholic education.

Qualifications

• Must hold Bachelor's degree.
• Must have valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred, not required).
• Practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers).
• 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
• lead and/or participate in religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals or other religious activities as directed by the principal
• communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and principal
• participate in 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

Teaching Licensure (PEL)

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago invites applications for a teaching position at Immaculate Conception Catholic School for the 2026-2027 school year. The Teacher is a ministerial employee and represents the Church in daily classroom life.

The Teacher is hired by and is directly accountable to the principal, agrees to abide by the policies of the Archdiocese and the local school, and cooperates with staff to promote Catholic education.