JOB POSTING
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.
St. James Catholic School is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated educator to serve as a 5th Grade Classroom Teacher during a maternity leave from January through April 2027. St. James is a large, vibrant Catholic school serving approximately 625 students in preschool through 8th grade. We pride ourselves on providing a strong academic foundation within a faith-filled, supportive, and welcoming school community. Recent college graduates with strong academic records and an Illinois teaching license are especially encouraged to apply!
Substitute Teacher:
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.
Responsibilities for Substitute Teacher:
- 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
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a comparable field
- Experience teaching through remote learning platforms
- Valid state teaching licensure (we accept out-of-state teaching licenses)
- 1 to 3 years teaching experience
- Highschool Graduate
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
Long term Substitute - $175.00 per day - Long Term Substitute with PEL $185.00 per day (Delete rate not needed). 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.