Archdiocese of Chicago·Evergreen Park, Illinois
Plan and deliver engaging reading instruction for students in grades 6-8 and potentially 4th grade. Maintain a positive learning environment while following school curriculum and ensuring student safety.
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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 position is for the 2026-2027 school year
Substitute teaching in one of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Elementary and Middle Schools is a rewarding experience for anyone who believes in the power of education and the strength of faith. As one of the largest private school systems in the nation with approximately 148 schools across Cook and Lake Counties, we are not just committed to our students’ success, but also your professional and spiritual success.
Substitute Teacher: Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Reading Grades 6–8 / Grade 4)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Long-Term Substitute Teacher to join our school community for the first semester of the 2026–2027 school year. This unique opportunity begins with teaching Reading for students in grades 6–8 while the classroom teacher is on maternity leave. Upon that teacher's return, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to continue in a second long-term substitute assignment in 4th grade, covering an additional maternity leave through January.
This position offers the rare opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and staff while gaining experience across both upper elementary and middle school grade levels.
Opportunity to serve in two long-term teaching assignments during one school year.
Supportive and collaborative faculty. Well-established curriculum and instructional resources.
Meaningful opportunity to make an impact on students during a critical part of the school year.
The substitute teacher will monitor students and their learning in the absence of the regularly scheduled teacher. The substitute will maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom while facilitating lesson plans left by the regularly scheduled teacher. A successful candidate will be one who is able to follow direction, hold students accountable, and is enthusiastic about education and learning.
Implement regularly scheduled teacher’s lesson plans and instructions or consult with principal or other relevant staff if lesson plan is not provided.
Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school.
Maintain records and draft notes on attendance, pertinent inquiries, and incidents.
Follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures of both the classroom and the school campus.
Ensure the safety of students.
Working with a diverse student population for all grade-levels
Communicate comfortably (written and orally) with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others.
Actively support the mission of the 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://archchicago-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bfitzgerald_archchicago_org/_layouts/OneNote.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fbfitzgerald_archchicago_org%2FDocuments%2FBetty%20%40%20Archdiocese%20of%20Chicago&wd=target%28TA%20Opportunities.one%7C6B29C5AA-D788-4841-B9EF-B6EC0632EB87%2FPay%20Transparency%20Paragraph%7C29967BCE-038B-450E-8A02-C2BFD027398B%2F%29%20onenote:https://archchicago-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bfitzgerald_archchicago_org/Documents/Betty%20@%20Archdiocese%20of%20Chicago/TA%20Opportunities.one#Pay%20Transparency%20Paragraph§ion-id={6B29C5AA-D788-4841-B9EF-B6EC0632EB87}&page-id={29967BCE-038B-450E-8A02-C2BFD027398B}&object-id={1FAB1D20-8C6F-4CFE-AB99-A7740F4A9345}&B].
Long term Substitute - $165.00 per day - Long Term Substitute with PEL $175.00 per day. 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
In Illinois, long-term substitute reading positions for grades 4 and 6-8 are often driven by school continuity needs, especially when districts need licensed coverage that can support literacy instruction and remote learning platforms. These roles are competitive because they require a bachelor’s degree, valid teaching or substitute credentials, and prior classroom experience, while the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your license status and be ready to describe how you would maintain reading instruction across in-person and remote settings.
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