Spanish Teacher - Part-time - St. Patrick School - Wadsworth

Archdiocese of Chicago • Wadsworth, IL

9h • 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 at St. Patrick School, which will be celebrating its 70th Anniversary next year and has over 400 students. The Teacher is a qualified professional educator meeting the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. As a ministerial employee, the Teacher acts as a representative of the Catholic Church, a role model, and a communicator of the Church’s message. 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 the local school. The Teacher cooperates with the principal and staff to provide an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education and represents the Archbishop of Chicago in effectuating his ministry and the religious teachings and doctrine of the Catholic Church at the level of 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)
• 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
• the principal assigns specific tasks essential to the function of the position

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees