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The Archdiocese of Chicago is the third largest diocese in the United States and serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 15,000 employees across its ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region’s largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country’s largest seminaries. The Archdiocese’s primary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems.
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 200 schools across Cook and Lake Counties, we are not just committed to our students’ success, but also your professional and spiritual success. With a wide range of positions and school locations, we offer our teachers the flexibility and resources they need to succeed at our award-winning schools.
The Archdiocese of Chicago complies with all laws concerning nondiscrimination in employment. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, unfavorable discharge from military service, arrest record, or mental or physical handicap unrelated to ability to perform the duties of the position. It is our policy to offer reasonable accommodations for the special needs of otherwise handicapped individuals. We seek innovators, collaborators and problem-solvers who believe that socio-economic status should not determine access to or achievement in this global economy. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
St. Walter-St. Benedict School is seeking a Long Term Substitute, full-time 2nd Grade Teacher for the Chicago Campus. This position will be for the remainder of the school year. We are looking for candidates who are organized, open, positive, and capable of inspiring both creative and academic success in their students. The ideal teacher will provide engaging coursework tailored to meet diverse student needs and will have significant experience implementing a varied and creative curriculum for students with different learning styles. Candidates should be familiar with integrating technology in the classroom, including using Chromebooks and iPads. Teachers are expected to foster group learning and actively engage students in their studies, guiding them as they build the educational and spiritual foundation necessary for success in intermediate grades.
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 passionate 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
