Grade 5 Teacher -Most Blessed Trinity Academy - Waukegan
About The Position
Most Blessed Trinity Academy (MBTA) is seeking a full-time 5th Grade Teacher for the upcoming school year. MBTA, rooted in the Catholic faith, has been providing excellent academic experiences and religious formation to the children of Waukegan, Illinois, since 1954. The school is committed to developing students spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically, preparing them to become compassionate leaders and lifelong learners. MBTA is looking for a dedicated educator who supports the mission and values of Catholic education and is passionate about educating the whole child. The Teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. As a ministerial employee, the Teacher acts as a representative of the Catholic Church, serving as a role model and communicator of the Church's message. The Teacher is hired by and accountable to the principal, agreeing to abide by the educational policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the local school. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
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)
- Must have 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Benefit programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
