Archdiocese of Chicago
Location
Waukegan, Illinois
Salary
$35,686 - $68,776 / YEAR
The teacher is responsible for teaching English Language Arts and Social Studies to middle school students (Grades 6-7) in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings. Key duties include acting as a religious role model, communicating with stakeholders, maintaining records, and participating in required professional development and school activities.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and meet compliance with safe environment requirements, though state licensure for the subject area is preferred but not required. A preference is given to practicing Catholics, and all employees must complete Catholic identity formation training.
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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 position will be middle school Grade 6-7 English Language Arts and Social Studies
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here [https://www.archchicago.org/documents/70111/4987905/Benefits+Summary/ddf8b594-5996-42a7-931a-e10f178df11e].
This position has a salary range of - $38,527-$68,776 for a Lay employee and $35,686 – $62,316 for a Religious employee. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.
Market context
Middle school ELA and social studies teachers are often in steady demand in Illinois, especially in faith-based schools serving core academic subjects. This role is competitive because a bachelor’s degree is required, state licensure is preferred, and candidates must also meet safe-environment requirements, complete Catholic identity formation training, and may be favored if they are practicing Catholics. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and training readiness before applying.
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