Part-Time Catholic School Music Teacher — Choir & Instruments

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

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a part-time music teacher for choir and non-band instruments in its Catholic school system. The Teacher will model Catholic doctrine, contribute to religious formation, and uphold the archdiocesan policies across school activities.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, compliance with safe environment rules, and potential state licensure. Compensation reflects education, experience, and location within Cook/Lake counties.

Qualifications

• Must hold Bachelor's degree.
• Practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers).
• Must meet compliance with safe environment requirements.
• Must have valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred, not required).

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

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a part-time music teacher for choir and non-band instruments in its Catholic school system. The Teacher will model Catholic doctrine, contribute to religious formation, and uphold the archdiocesan policies across school activities.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, compliance with safe environment rules, and potential state licensure. Compensation reflects education, experience, and location within Cook/Lake counties.