Part-time Preschool Lead Teacher - Frassati Catholic Academy - Wauconda

Archdiocese of Chicago•Wauconda, IL

7h•$35,686 - $68,776•Onsite

About The Position

Frassati Catholic Academy is seeking a part-time Preschool Lead Teacher for a full-day classroom. This position has the potential to move to full-time if enrollment grows. The Teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. As a teacher in a Catholic school, the Teacher acts as a representative of the Catholic Church to the students, both as a role model and through various assigned tasks and responsibilities. The Teacher is hired by and directly accountable to the principal, agreeing to abide by the educational policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Office of Catholic Schools, as well as comply with the educational policies and procedures of the local school. The Teacher cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education and is a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago, effectuating his ministry of Catholic education and the religious teachings and doctrine of the Catholic Church at the local school level.

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)
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.