Title: Lead Preschool Teacher                     Classification: Exempt
Department: Primary School                       Status: Full-Time, Ten Month
School Day: 7:15 - 3:30                                  Reports to: Primary School 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 600 students, the Schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.
Position Description
Sacred Heart Schools is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher whose chief responsibility will be to work within the
scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach preschool in a co-educational, self-contained
classroom as a member of the Primary School Faculty.

Essential Job Functions:

● As a member of the Primary 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 closely with the teaching assistant to maintain an engaging and safe classroom
environment
○ Working as an active and collaborative member of the grade team and with other Primary School
faculty members

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

○ Supports – Implements – Models the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools
○ Demonstrates appropriate planning and preparation for instruction
○ Develops and maintains a classroom atmosphere that inspires learning
○ Upholds professional standards of personal presentation, discretion, punctuality, and clear, direct,
open communication
○ Appropriately carries out specific assignments, including but not limited to assigned supervision
and duties, and other areas as assigned by the Leadership Team
○ Maintains professional credentials and/or certification as defined by our accrediting agency and
consistent with band level placement
○ Align with teachers in other grades and divisions for vertical curriculum coordination
○ Provides comprehensive parent communication and education concerning students’ performance
and progress.
○ Fosters a positive early school experience for students and families.

A Successful Candidate will:

● Demonstrate good organization and 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 a member of a team
● Continuously strive for process improvements and quality outcomes
● Have experience teaching in a differentiated style, including teaching small groups of students
Qualities and Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred
● Experience teaching preschool preferred

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