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Pre-School Teacher - St. Catherine of Alexandria School - Oak Lawn

Archdiocese of Chicago

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#Professional Development#Performance Review#Catholic School#Student Records#Safe Environment#Catholic Doctrine#Pre-School#Oak Lawn
#Archdiocese of Chicago
#Ministerial Employee
#Religious Formation
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$35,686 - $68,776 / YEARPosted 3 months ago

Location

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Salary

$35,686 - $68,776 / YEAR

Quick overview

The Teacher must teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings, serving as a role model for religious formation and a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago. General duties include communicating with stakeholders, participating in professional development, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be qualified educators who agree to abide by Archdiocese and local school policies, acting as ministerial employees representing the Catholic Church. Requirements include holding a Bachelor's degree, meeting safe environment compliance, and completing Catholic identity formation training.

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Job description

Visit School Website [https://www.scaoaklawn.org/]

Catholic School Search [https://schools.archchicago.org/en_US/elementary-school-search]

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

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 is for the 2026-2027 school year.

St. Catherine of Alexandria School is a vibrant school and parish community located in Oak Lawn on Chicago’s Southside. We are seeking highly qualified professionals who love helping children reach their potential!

General responsibilities

As a professional educator in a Catholic school, the Teacher will

  • teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church

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Archdiocese of Chicago

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 221 parishes. Pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, the ninth Archbishop of Chicago since 2014, the archdiocese has more than...

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  • 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

    • Requirements

    • And preferences
    • Practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers)
    • Must meet compliance with safe environment requirements
    • Must hold Bachelor’s degree
    • Must have valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred, not required)
    • Must complete Catholic identity formation training
    • The following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with the application for employment to be considered for this teacher opportunity and to determine compensation.
    • Transcripts
    • Resume
    • Teaching Licensure (PEL), if applicable/obtained
    • Acceptance in alternative licensure program, if applicable
    • Professional references

    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

    Illinois preschool teaching role in Catholic school

    Preschool teaching roles in Illinois are often shaped by steady demand for early-childhood educators who can support classroom routines, family communication, and faith-based school culture. This position is competitive because candidates need a bachelor’s degree, safe-environment compliance, and Catholic identity formation, along with willingness to serve as a ministerial employee under Archdiocese and school policies. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and compliance items before applying.

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