Pre-School Teacher - St. Catherine of Alexandria School - Oak Lawn

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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.

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.
• This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

St. Catherine of Alexandria School is a vibrant school and parish community located in Oak Lawn on Chicago’s Southside. We are seeking highly qualified professionals who love helping children reach their potential!

General responsibilities

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