Long-Term Substitute Teacher Reading Grades 6-8th and Grade 4
- Most Holy Redeemer
- Evergreen Park Most Holy Redeemer
- 5.0 Evergreen Park, IL Job Details $165
- $175 a day 5 hours ago Qualifications School experience Employee relationship building Online learning environment experience High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Online training platform teaching experience Online instruction Remote training Full Job Description Visit School Website (https://www.
mhrschool.com/) Catholic School Search (https://schools.archchicago.org/en_US/elementary-school-search) 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.
Substitute Teacher:
Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Reading Grades 6-8 / Grade 4)
Position Start Date:
August 2026
Expected Duration:
Through January 2027 We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Long-Term Substitute Teacher to join our school community for the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year. This unique opportunity begins with teaching Reading for students in grades 6-8 while the classroom teacher is on maternity leave. Upon that teacher's return, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to continue in a second long-term substitute assignment in 4th grade, covering an additional maternity leave through January. This position offers the rare opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and staff while gaining experience across both upper elementary and middle school grade levels. Responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging reading instruction for students in grades 6-8. Create a positive, supportive, and academically challenging learning environment. Assess student learning and provide timely feedback. Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and families. Follow school curriculum, policies, and instructional practices. Potentially transition to a 4th-grade classroom assignment later in the semester. Qualifications Valid teaching license (or substitute teaching credentials as required by state regulations). Strong classroom management and instructional skills. Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing assignments and grade levels. Passion for helping students grow academically and personally. Why Join Us? Opportunity to serve in two long-term teaching assignments during one school year. Supportive and collaborative faculty. Well-established curriculum and instructional resources. Meaningful opportunity to make an impact on students during a critical part of the school year. 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 (https://archchicago-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bfitzgerald_archchicago_org/_layouts/OneNote.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fbfitzgerald_archchicago_org%2FDocuments%2FBetty%20%40%20Archdiocese%20of%20Chicago&wd=target%28TA%20Opportunities.one%7C6B29C5AA-D788-4841-B9EF-B6EC0632EB87%2FPay%20Transparency%20Paragraph%7C29967BCE-038B-450E-8A02-C2BFD027398B%2F%29%20onenote:https://archchicago-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bfitzgerald_archchicago_org/Documents/Betty%20@%20Archdiocese%20of%20Chicago/TA%20Opportunities.one#Pay%20Transparency%20Paragraph§ion-id={6B29C5AA-D788-4841-B9EF-B6EC0632EB87}&page-id={29967BCE-038B-450E-8A02-C2BFD027398B}&object-id={1FAB1D20-8C6F-4CFE-AB99-A7740F4A9345}&B).
This opportunity offers:
Long term Substitute
- $165.00 per day
- Long Term Substitute with PEL $175.
00 per day. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.