STEM Teacher - Most Holy Redeemer School - Evergreen Park

Archdiocese of Chicago•Evergreen Park, IL

1d•$35,686 - $68,776•Onsite

About The Position

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School is seeking an innovative, energetic, and student-centered STEM Teacher to inspire the next generation of thinkers, creators, problem-solvers, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity to build a dynamic STEM program that sparks curiosity, fosters creativity, and equips students with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. The successful candidate will engage students in hands-on learning experiences that integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while encouraging collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and innovation. 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 the various tasks, actions and other responsibilities assigned to the Teacher. The Teacher is a ministerial employee because of the Teacher’s role as both a representative of the Church and as a communicator of the Church’s message to the children entrusted to the Church’s care. The Teacher is hired by and is directly accountable to the principal. The Teacher agrees 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. The Teacher 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 level of the local school. This is for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Requirements

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (or ability to obtain).
Passion for STEM education and hands-on learning.
Strong classroom management and communication skills.
Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Supportive of the mission and values of Catholic education.
Must meet compliance with safe environment requirements
Must hold Bachelor’s degree
Must complete Catholic identity formation training

Nice To Haves

Experience with educational technology, coding, robotics, makerspaces, or engineering design is preferred.
Practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers)
Must have valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

Teach STEM classes to students in grades PreK-8.
Design engaging, project-based learning experiences that encourage creativity and problem-solving.
Introduce students to emerging technologies, engineering design, coding, robotics, digital citizenship, and computational thinking.
Foster a classroom culture that encourages exploration, perseverance, and innovation.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate STEM learning across the curriculum.
Maintain and organize STEM materials, equipment, and technology resources.
Support the school's mission of academic excellence, faith formation, and service.
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