Lead Teacher 4th Grade (Leave Coverage)

Sacred Heart Schools•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sacred Heart Schools is seeking a Lead Teacher, 4th Grade, Lower School (Leave Coverage) whose chief responsibility will be to work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach 4th grade girls in a self-contained classroom. This opportunity is for maternity leave coverage and would run from August 17 2026 - November 13, 2026. Sacred Heart Schools, founded in 1876, are independent, Catholic, single-sex elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community. The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries. The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in single-sex classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities. With a total enrollment of approximately 500 students, the Schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Demonstrate solid organizational skills and keen attention to detail
Have excellent communication skills with service orientation
Be highly motivated, ethical, and eager to learn
Prioritize and multi-task effectively
Enjoy working both independently and as member of a team
Continuously strive for process improvement and quality outcomes
Have experience teaching in a differentiated style, including teaching small groups of students

Nice To Haves

master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing instruction in core subjects aligned to national and state standards
Curriculum formation, implementation, and evaluation
Utilizing common assessments in conjunction with the grade team to evaluate student outcomes and inform instruction
Working as an active and collaborative member of the grade level team and with other lower school faculty members
Support, implement, and model the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools.
Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction.
Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere that inspires learning.
Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, discretion, punctuality, and clear, direct, open communication.
Appropriately carry out specific assignments, including but not limited to assigned supervision and duties, and other areas as assigned by the Leadership Team.
Maintain professional credentials and/or certification as defined by our accrediting agency.
Align with teachers in other grades and divisions for vertical curriculum coordination.
Provide comprehensive parent communication and education concerning their students’ performance and progress.