Archdiocese of Chicago
Location
Westchester, Illinois
Salary
$35,686 - $68,776 / YEAR
The teacher will act as a professional educator in a Catholic school, adhering to Catholic doctrine and serving as a religious role model for students from preschool through 8th grade. Key duties include teaching music, providing individual and small group lessons, and directing the annual school Christmas Music Program.
Applicants must meet the requirements to teach in an Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic school, which includes agreeing to abide by all religious and educational policies. Required qualifications include holding a Bachelor's degree and completing Catholic identity formation training, though a valid state teaching license is preferred but not required.
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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.
Divine Providence is a school with a strong sense of community. We are looking for a teacher that can effectively work with students in grades preschool through 8th grade. Together with the help of the faculty, the music teacher directs the whole school Christmas Music Program. The music teacher also provides music lessons to individuals and small groups.
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 classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in districts seeking candidates who can support diverse student needs and communicate clearly with families and staff. This type of role is competitive because employers often look for classroom experience plus related backgrounds such as sociology, psychology, counseling, or education, and bilingual skills in English, Spanish, or Portuguese can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your resume to highlight public speaking experience and weekend availability if you have it.
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