Full-time Junior High Math Teacher - Queen of the Rosary - Elk Grove Village
About The Position
Queen of the Rosary School, a small PreK through 8 parish school in Elk Grove Village, is seeking a full-time junior high math teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The teaching assignment involves three sections of double-period math, each 80 minutes long, allowing for in-depth concept teaching. The school emphasizes a collaborative junior high team environment. The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools system is one of the largest private school systems in the United States, serving over 40,000 students across more than 150 schools and has a strong record of academic excellence, evidenced by numerous U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon awards. 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 to students. The teacher is accountable to the principal and must adhere to the educational policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the local school, fostering an environment that promotes Catholic education.
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)
- Illinois licensure preferred; strong novice teachers with solid classroom management will be considered.
- 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 and benefit programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
