4th Grade Teacher - St. Leonard - Berwyn

Archdiocese of Chicago•Berwyn, IL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve over 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools across Cook and Lake counties, making it one of the largest private school systems in the United States. These schools have earned 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education in the last decade. This specific teaching 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 within the Archdiocese of Chicago. In this role, the Teacher acts as a representative of the Catholic Church to students, serving as both a role model and a communicator of the Church's message through various tasks and responsibilities. The Teacher is considered a ministerial employee due to their dual role as a Church representative and a conveyer of the Church's message to children. The Teacher is hired by and directly accountable to the principal. They are expected to adhere to the educational policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Office of Catholic Schools, as well as the local school's policies. The Teacher collaborates with the principal and staff to foster an educational environment that supports the ministry of Catholic education. This role involves representing the Archbishop of Chicago in effectuating his ministry of Catholic education and the religious teachings and doctrine of the Catholic Church at the local school level. St. Leonard School, located in historic Berwyn, is described as a close-knit, growing community just west of Chicago. The school's philosophy centers on recognizing each child's unique needs and cultivating a lifelong love of learning, grounded in faith, values, and behaviors that reflect a commitment to follow Jesus and demonstrate the fruit of the Holy Spirit's presence. The school aims to teach the whole child by providing strong academics, developing strong character, and fostering unshakable faith. To achieve this, teachers engage in Professional Learning Communities for continuous professional growth and collaborate to create a supportive environment for families. The 4th-grade teaching position is for a self-contained classroom, requiring collaboration with other elementary teachers to optimize the learning environment.

Requirements

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

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