Title: Lead Teacher, 4th Grade (Leave Coverage)    Classification:  Exempt
Department:  Lower School                                      Status:  Leave Coverage
School Day:  7:45am – 4:00pm                                  Reports to:  Lower School Division Head 

School Description

Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of  the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-sex elementary schools committed to academic  excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community. The educational mission is deeply rooted in the  200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in  30 countries; including 25 schools in the United States and Canada. The essence of this tradition is the total  development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in  single-sex classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities. With a total enrollment of  approximately 500 students, the Schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

Position Description

Sacred Heart Schools is seeking a Lead Teacher, 4th Grade, Lower School (Leave Coverage) whose chief responsibility will be to work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach 4th grade girls in a self-contained classroom.  This opportunity is for maternity leave coverage and would run from August 17 2026 - November 13, 2026.

Essential Job Functions:

• As a member of the Lower School faculty, this teacher will be responsible for:

  • Designing and implementing instruction in core subjects aligned to national and state standards

  • Curriculum formation, implementation, and evaluation

  • Utilizing common assessments in conjunction with the grade team to evaluate student outcomes and inform instruction

  • Working as an active and collaborative member of the grade level team and with other lower school faculty members

• The Lead Teacher will work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart to achieve these basic teacher expectations:

  • Support, implement, and model the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools.

  • Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction.

  • Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere that inspires learning.

  • Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, discretion, punctuality, and clear, direct, open communication.

  • Appropriately carry out specific assignments, including but not limited to assigned supervision and duties, and other areas as assigned by the Leadership Team.

  • Maintain professional credentials and/or certification as defined by our accrediting agency.

  • Align with teachers in other grades and divisions for vertical curriculum coordination.

  • Provide comprehensive parent communication and education concerning their students’ performance and progress.    

  Successful Candidate will:

• Demonstrate solid organizational skills and keen attention to detail

• Have excellent communication skills with service orientation

• Be highly motivated, ethical, and eager to learn

• Prioritize and multi-task effectively

• Enjoy working both independently and as member of a team

• Continuously strive for process improvement and quality outcomes

• Have experience teaching in a differentiated style, including teaching small groups of students

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Rate: $135/Daily 

Based on experience and level of education.  Additional compensation may be available for those with higher experience and education.

To Apply

Apply directly at the School's website (www.shschicago.org) in the Career Opportunities section, submitting a cover letter and resume.

Sacred Heart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.

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