Part-Time Technology Teacher - St. Emily School - Mount Prospect

Archdiocese of Chicago•Mount Prospect, IL

11d•$35,686 - $68,776•Onsite

About The Position

St. Emily School in Mt. Prospect is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Part-Time Technology Teacher to join our faculty for the upcoming school year. The primary focus of this position is to deliver the Common Sense digital citizenship and technology curriculum to students in grades PreK-8. The ideal candidate will foster creativity, responsible technology use, and foundational technology skills in a supportive learning environment rooted in our school’s mission and values. 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

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 technology classes to students in grades PreK-8.
Implement the Common Sense curriculum, including lessons on: Digital citizenship, Online safety, Media balance, Responsible technology use
Integrate age-appropriate technology skills and tools into instruction
Collaborate with classroom teachers and administration to support student learning
Maintain a positive, engaging, and organized classroom environment
Communicate effectively with parents and staff
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