Middle School - ELA/Writing Teacher - St. John the Evangelist School - Streamwood

Archdiocese of Chicago•Streamwood, IL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties, being one of the largest private school systems in the United States with 96 Blue Ribbon awards. This specific position is for the 2026 - 2027 school year. A Teacher in a Catholic school is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in the Archdiocese of Chicago. They act as a representative of the Catholic Church, a role model, and a communicator of the Church’s message. The Teacher is a ministerial employee, hired by and accountable to the principal, agreeing to abide by the educational policies of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the local school. At St. John the Evangelist, the school is a community grounded in Catholic faith, dedicated to supporting students' growth in faith, knowledge, and community. It is part of a vibrant parish, providing a welcoming environment for a diverse student body, including significant Polish and Filipino communities from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Teachers and staff are crucial in shaping academic development, faith formation, and community sense, using OCS Learning Standards and their own resources for engaging learning experiences. The school emphasizes weekly all-school masses, visits from clergy, and programs like Prayer Buddies and service projects to deepen connections and commitment to gospel values, fostering a faith-filled community that uplifts and supports every child.

Requirements

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

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