Archdiocese of Chicago
Location
Barrington, Illinois
Salary
$35,686 - $68,776 / YEAR
The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing Catholic education and religious formation to preschool students while acting as a role model for the Church. Key duties include managing classroom environments, maintaining academic records, and collaborating with school administration and parents.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid state teaching certification. Preference is given to practicing Catholics who can complete Catholic identity formation training and meet safe environment requirements.
Visit School Website [https://www.stanneschoolbarrington.org/]
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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.
Lead Teacher (Full-Time) State teaching certification required Benefits eligible position Come and work with a dynamic team of educators that serve God and the children in our school community in a myriad of wonderful ways!
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 $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.
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