Middle School Science Teacher - St. James School - Arlington Heights

Archdiocese of Chicago•Houston, TX

3d•$38,527 - $68,776•Onsite

About The Position

St. James School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic middle school teacher to join our vibrant Catholic school community. Serving over 600 students from early childhood through eighth grade, St. James School is a faith-filled environment committed to academic excellence, character formation, and student success. The middle school teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing, structured, and engaging classroom environment that supports the academic, spiritual, and social-emotional growth of students. Candidates should demonstrate strong instructional practices, effective classroom management, and a commitment to collaboration. 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.

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 (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.
Perform specific tasks essential to the function of the position as assigned by the principal.