Substitute Teacher - St. Vincent Ferrer School - River Forest

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

At St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School, we are committed to educating students in the Dominican tradition of study, prayer, service, and community. For more than eighty years, our Pre-K through 8th grade school has provided students with a strong academic and faith-based foundation in a warm and welcoming environment. Our diverse student population thrives in safe, spacious facilities that support both curricular and extracurricular opportunities. We are seeking passionate educators who are excited to become part of the SVF family and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children. Ideal candidates value collaboration, creativity, and relationship-building while fostering a positive and engaging classroom experience. Our school culture emphasizes open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect, ensuring staff members feel supported and appreciated. Teachers are encouraged to bring innovation and enthusiasm into their classrooms while working alongside caring and dedicated colleagues. At SVF, educators become part of a close-knit community that is committed to academic excellence, faith formation, and the success of every student.

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:

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.

This opportunity offers: Substitute $145.00 per day, Substitute with PEL $160.00 per day. An employee’s pay within the range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs