Archdiocese of Chicago
Location
Park Ridge, Illinois
Salary
$35,686 - $68,776 / YEAR
The teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous, standards-based instruction while integrating Catholic identity and values throughout the curriculum for Grade 2 students. This role involves supporting students during a sacramental year and collaborating with colleagues, families, and parish leadership to fulfill the mission of Catholic education.
Candidates must be qualified professional educators willing to support and model the teachings of the Catholic Church, and must complete Archdiocese of Chicago requirements including Virtus certification. A Bachelor's degree is required, and while state licensure is preferred, it is not mandatory.
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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.
Saint Paul of the Cross Catholic School, a national parish school in the Archdiocese of Chicago, seeks a qualified and mission-driven Grade 2 teacher to support the intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional growth of students. The teacher will be responsible for delivering rigorous, standards-based instruction while integrating Catholic identity and values throughout the curriculum.
The Grade 2 teacher plays a significant role in supporting students during a sacramental year and collaborates with colleagues, families, and parish leadership to fulfill the mission of Catholic education.
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
Second-grade teaching roles in Illinois are often shaped by school staffing needs, enrollment trends, and the availability of educators who can teach in faith-based settings. This role is competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree, support for Catholic teachings, and completion of Archdiocese of Chicago requirements, including Virtus certification; state licensure is preferred but not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save time, and confirm your fit before applying.
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