Part-Time Music Teacher (PK-5) - Catholic School

Northsidecatholic; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,527 - 68,776; Part time

Job summary

St. Christina School in Chicago seeks a passionate Part Time Music Teacher for grades PK–5 for the 2026‑2027 school year.

The position is two full days per week and requires a Bachelor’s degree, safe environment compliance, and Catholic identity formation training. The teacher represents the Archdiocese of Chicago in the classroom and collaborates with the principal, staff and families to provide a faith‑based, rigorous music program and to maintain accurate student records, attendance, and

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

Skills

Practicing Catholic

Safe environment compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

State licensure (preferred)

Job description

St. Christina School in Chicago seeks a passionate Part Time Music Teacher for grades PK–5 for the 2026‑2027 school year.

The position is two full days per week and requires a Bachelor’s degree, safe environment compliance, and Catholic identity formation training. The teacher represents the Archdiocese of Chicago in the classroom and collaborates with the principal, staff and families to provide a faith‑based, rigorous music program and to maintain accurate student records, attendance, and