3rd Grade Teacher - St. John The Evangelist - Streamwood

Archdiocese of Chicago•Streamwood, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties, making it one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years. This position is for the 2026 - 2027 school year. 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. The Teacher is a ministerial employee because of their 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 and agrees to abide by the educational policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Office of Catholic Schools, as well as the local school. The Teacher cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education and represents the Archbishop of Chicago, effectuating his ministry of Catholic education and the religious teachings and doctrine of the Catholic Church at the local school level. At St. John the Evangelist, the school is a community grounded in Catholic faith, dedicated to supporting students to grow in faith, knowledge, and community. As part of a vibrant and close-knit parish, it provides a welcoming environment with a diverse student body, including significant Polish and Filipino communities, and families from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Teachers and staff are essential in shaping students’ academic development, faith formation, and sense of community. Using OCS Learning Standards, teachers utilize published curricula and their own resources for engaging and challenging learning experiences. Weekly all-school masses and frequent visits from priests and deacons complement regular religious instruction. Programs like Prayer Buddies and service projects deepen connections between students and the wider world. The school deeply values collaboration, the belief that every child can succeed, and a shared commitment to gospel values, aiming to uplift one another and support every child to reach their God-given potential.

Requirements

Must meet compliance with safe environment requirements
Must hold Bachelor’s degree
Must complete Catholic identity formation training
Transcripts
Resume
Teaching Licensure (PEL), if applicable/obtained
Acceptance in alternative licensure program, if applicable
Professional references

Nice To Haves

Practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers)
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