Archdiocese of Chicago
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$35,686 - $68,776 / YEAR
The teacher must instruct students in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings, acting as a role model for religious formation and a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago. Responsibilities include leading religious activities, maintaining records, ensuring a safe learning environment, and participating in required professional development.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree and meet compliance with safe environment requirements, with valid state licensure preferred but not mandatory for all roles. Completion of Catholic identity formation training is required for all teachers.
Catholic School Search [https://schools.archchicago.org/en_US/elementary-school-search]
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.
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 teaching roles in Chicago are typically in steady demand, especially for candidates who can support classroom management, adolescent learning, and mission-aligned instruction. This role is competitive because applicants need a bachelor’s degree, safe-environment compliance, and Catholic identity formation training, while valid Illinois licensure is preferred; the posted salary range is USD 35,686–68,776 per year. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm licensure status and training readiness before applying.
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