2nd Grade Teacher - Ss. Faith Hope and Charity School - Winnetka

Saints Faith, Hope & Charity School, a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School, is a parochial Catholic grade school in Winnetka, Illinois, educating children from 3-year-old pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 1939 by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, FHC is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago, which serves over 40,000 students across 150+ elementary and high schools.

About the role

The Teacher is a qualified professional educator and a ministerial employee who acts as a representative of the Catholic Church, both as a role model and through assigned responsibilities. As a communicator of the Church’s message, the Teacher is accountable to the principal and agrees to abide by the educational policies of the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Office of Catholic Schools, and the local school. The Teacher collaborates with the principal and staff to foster an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Serve as a role model for the religious formation of students and as a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church.
• Know, teach, and act consistently with the religious and educational mission, philosophy, objectives, and policies of the Catholic school.
• Complete Catholic identity formation training and other required professional development from the Archdiocese of Chicago, regardless of grade/subject area or personal faith tradition.
• Lead and/or participate in religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals, or other religious activities as directed by the principal.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and the principal.
• Participate in professional development programs required by the Archdiocese of Chicago and/or the local school/parish.
• Perform teaching duties as assigned by the principal.
• Attend required faculty and staff meetings.
• Cooperate with the principal and staff in school-related meetings, activities, and projects.
• Maintain accurate student attendance and academic records.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and secure learning and working environment.
• Participate in the annual performance review.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
• Positively represent the school/parish at all events (including extracurricular activities) and in the public.
• Complete specific tasks assigned by the principal essential to the function of the position.

Requirements

• Practicing Catholic (preferred; required for religion teachers).
• Must meet compliance with safe environment requirements.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred, not required).
• Must complete Catholic identity formation training.

The following documentation is required for employment consideration and to determine compensation:

• Transcripts
• Resume
• Teaching Licensure (PEL), if applicable/obtained
• Acceptance in alternative licensure program, if applicable
• Professional references

Pay

This position has a salary range of $38,527–$68,776 for Lay employees and $35,686–$62,316. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on factors including relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

Benefits

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation and benefit programs. More information about benefits is available here.