Substitute Teacher - Immaculate Conception St. Joseph School - Old Town

Immaculate Conception St. Joseph School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Immaculate Conception St. Joseph School in Chicago, IL is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support our elementary through middle school students when regular teachers are absent.

The role emphasizes following prepared lesson plans, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and supporting students throughout the school day. A Bachelor’s degree in a comparable field is required, along with experience teaching via remote platforms and valid state licensure.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching through remote learning platforms.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Strong communication with students, parents/guardians, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement scheduled lesson plans or consult with staff if not provided.
• Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom and follow school procedures.
• Maintain attendance records and notes on inquiries and incidents.
• Enforce classroom rules and school policies; ensure student safety.
• Work with a diverse student population across grade levels.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, and administrators.
• Support the school’s mission in daily activities.

Skills

Remote teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a comparable field

Teaching licensure (valid state)

Job description

Substitute Teacher - Immaculate Conception St. Joseph School - Old Town

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.

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.

ICSJ is seeking dependable, caring, and enthusiastic Substitute Teachers to support our faculty when teachers are absent. Substitute teachers may work with students in our Early Childhood program through 8th grade and should be comfortable following teacher lesson plans, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and supporting students throughout the school day. Previous teaching experience preferred.

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

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: 135.00 per day, with PEL $150.00 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.

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