PE Teacher - St. Mary School - Riverside

St. Mary's School is a close-knit Catholic school serving students in Preschool through 8th grade with a tradition of academic excellence, faith formation, and service. Our supportive staff genuinely enjoys working together, and new teachers are welcomed with mentorship and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced educator or just beginning your teaching career, you'll find a team committed to helping you succeed while making a lasting impact on students' lives. This position is for the 2026–2027 school year.

About the Role

The Teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. As a ministerial employee, the Teacher acts as a representative of the Catholic Church, both as a role model and through assigned responsibilities, and communicates the Church’s message to students. The Teacher is hired by and directly accountable to the principal, agreeing to abide by the educational policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Office of Catholic Schools, and the local school.

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 in accordance 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.
• Perform other tasks essential to the function of the position as assigned by the principal.

Requirements

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

The following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with the application for employment 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 a Lay employee and $35,686–$62,316. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

Benefits

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.