The teacher must instruct students in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings, acting as a role model for religious formation and representing the Archbishop of Chicago. Responsibilities also include regular communication with stakeholders, maintaining accurate records, and participating in required professional development and school activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and meet compliance with safe environment requirements, with a preference for a valid state teaching license for the grade/subject area. All teachers must complete Catholic identity formation training, and while being a practicing Catholic is preferred, it is required only for religion teachers.
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.
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
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
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
Pre-K teaching roles in Illinois
In Illinois, Pre-K teaching roles are often shaped by local early-childhood enrollment needs and school-specific licensing expectations. This role is competitive because it combines a bachelor’s degree requirement, safe-environment compliance, and Catholic identity formation, with a valid state teaching license preferred; the platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your license status and readiness for Catholic formation training before submitting materials.
