About the position
The Teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. As a teacher in a Catholic school, the Teacher acts as a representative of the Catholic Church to the students, both as a role model and through the various tasks, actions and other responsibilities assigned to the Teacher. The Teacher is a ministerial employee because of the Teacher's role as both a representative of the Church and as a communicator of the Church's message to the children entrusted to the Church's care. The Teacher is hired by and is directly accountable to the principal. The Teacher agrees to abide by the educational policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Office of Catholic Schools as well as comply with the educational policies and procedures of the local school. The Teacher cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education. The Teacher is a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago, effectuating his ministry of Catholic education and the religious teachings and doctrine of the Catholic Church at the level of the local school.
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 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 and in the general public
- The principal assigns specific tasks essential to the function of the position
Requirements
- 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
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual (Spanish-speaker) preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package
- Competitive compensation and benefit programs
