4th & 5th Grade Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher - Pope John XXIII School - Evanston

Archdiocese of Chicago•Evanston, IL

73d•$35,686 - $68,776•Onsite

About The Position

Pope John XXIII School in Evanston is seeking a full-time Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher for 4th and 5th grade for the 2026-2027 school year. The candidate must be proficient in the use of technology. The Teacher will deliver instruction in Language Arts and Social Studies to 4th and 5th graders. The Teacher will be part of the intermediate team and work closely with the 4th and 5th grade Math and Science Teacher. The candidate will join a dynamic faculty who are committed to academic excellence, the values of the Catholic faith, and creating partnerships with an involved and supportive parent community. 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.

Requirements

Proficient in the use of technology.
Compliance with safe environment requirements.
Bachelor’s degree.
Complete Catholic identity formation training.

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.
Perform specific tasks essential to the function of the position as assigned by the principal.