Pre-School/Kindergarten Teacher

25-26 SY - Kindergarten Teacher - Christ the King School - Beverly - VIC. 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.Department of Education over the past 10 years.

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.

Christ the King School is a Blue-Ribbon community in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago. Serving PreK to 8th grade, CK is rooted in our Catholic faith and 90 years of tradition. We partner closely with families to support the academic, social, and spiritual growth of every child. At Christ the King, we believe in high expectations paired with meaningful support to nurture curiosity and a desire for lifelong learning. Our faculty works collaboratively to provide strong instruction, nurture student well-being, and model Christ-centered values each day. We are proud of our positive school culture, engaged families, and shared commitment to helping students grow into confident learners and compassionate leaders.

As a professional educator in a Catholic school, the Teacher will:

teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church

act as a role model for the religious formation of students and as a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church in the performance of the Church’s ministry

know, teach and act consistently in accordance with the religious and educational mission, philosophy, objectives and policies and procedures 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 any and all religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals or other religious activities as directed by the principal

participate in any and all 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 members in school related meetings, activities and projects

maintain accurate student attendance and academic records

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 school/parish events (including extracurricular activities) and in the general public

Practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers)

Must hold Bachelor’s degree

Must complete Catholic identity formation training

The following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with the application for employment to be considered for this teacher opportunity and to determine compensation.

Teaching Licensure (PEL), if applicable/obtained

This position has an annualized salary range of Lay - $37,000 - $67,000 and Religious - $34,000 - $61,000 . 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.