Long Term Substitute Teacher 5th Grade Maternity Leave - St. James School - Arlington Heights

Archdiocese of Chicago•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. James Catholic School is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated educator to serve as a 5th Grade Classroom Teacher during a maternity leave from January through April 2027. The position is for the 2026–2027 school year. St. James is a large, vibrant Catholic school serving approximately 625 students in preschool through 8th grade, providing a strong academic foundation within a faith-filled, supportive, and welcoming school community. Recent college graduates with strong academic records and an Illinois teaching license are especially encouraged to apply. The substitute teacher monitors students and their learning in the absence of the regularly scheduled teacher, maintains a positive classroom learning environment, and facilitates the lesson plans left by that teacher. Candidates should be able to follow directions, hold students accountable, and demonstrate enthusiasm for education and learning. The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve students in elementary and high schools across Cook and Lake counties. The Archdiocese offers a comprehensive total rewards package with competitive compensation and benefit programs. The listed daily rate is $175, or $185 for a long-term substitute with a PEL; pay within the salary range depends on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a comparable field.
Experience teaching through remote learning platforms.
Valid state teaching licensure; out-of-state teaching licenses are accepted.
One to three years of teaching experience.
High school graduate.

Nice To Haves

Strong academic record.
Illinois teaching license.

Responsibilities

Implement the regularly scheduled teacher’s lesson plans and instructions, or consult with the principal or other relevant staff if no lesson plan is provided.
Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom and follow classroom and school procedures.
Maintain records and draft notes on attendance, pertinent inquiries, and incidents.
Follow and enforce classroom and school-campus rules, policies, and procedures.
Ensure student safety.
Work with a diverse student population across grade levels.
Communicate comfortably, both orally and in writing, with students, parents or guardians, administrators, and others.
Actively support the mission of the school.