Part Time Music Teacher - Queen of the Rosary School - 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 part-time Music Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position involves working two days a week with every grade level from preschool through eighth. Preparation for the Christmas Program and the Spring Musical is integrated into regular instruction. An additional stipend is available for candidates interested in directing either or both productions. The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve over 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools and are known for their academic excellence, with schools receiving numerous Blue Ribbon awards. As a teacher in a Catholic school, the role requires acting as a representative of the Catholic Church, serving as a role model for students, and adhering to the teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church. The Teacher is accountable to the principal and must comply with the educational policies of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the local school.
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
- Benefit programs
- Additional stipend is available for the candidate interested in directing either or both productions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
