Archdiocese of Chicago·Berwyn, Illinois
The teacher is responsible for providing a high-quality educational environment that promotes Catholic values and academic excellence in a self-contained 4th grade classroom. They must collaborate with staff, maintain accurate student records, and act as a role model for the religious and moral formation of students.
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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.
This is for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
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.
St.
Leonard School is in historic Berwyn, the City of Homes.
We are a close-knit, growing community just west of Chicago.
At St.
Leonard, we start by recognizing your child’s unique needs and cultivating a curiosity that leads to a lifelong love of learning.
We believe that all children are called to a life grounded in the faith, values, and behaviors that form a commitment to follow Jesus and demonstrate the fruit of the Holy Spirit’s presence in their lives.
To us, teaching the whole child means providing strong academics and going beyond them to develop a strong character and an unshakable faith.
To build this environment, teachers collaborate through Professional Learning Communities to continue to learn and grow as professionals.
We work together to create a place where families are cared for.
The 4th grade teaching position is a self-contained classroom that will collaborate with the other elementary teachers to create the best learning environment possible.
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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