Title: Lead Teacher, 5 th Grade                 Classification: Exempt
Department: Middle School                      Status: Full-Time, Ten Month
School Day: 7:45am – 4:00pm                 Reports to: Middle 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 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 Teacher, 5 th Grade, whose chief responsibility will be to work
within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach 5th grade boys in a self-
contained classroom and as a member of the Middle School faculty.   

Essential Job Functions:

As a member of the Middle 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 grade level teaching assistant to maintain an engaging and safe classroom environment
• Working as an active and collaborative member of the grade level team and with other Middle School faculty members

The faculty member 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 and consistent with band level placement
• Align with faculty in other divisions for vertical curriculum coordination
• Provide comprehensive parent communication and education concerning their student’s performance and progress    

 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 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 preferred                      
• Experience teaching 3, 4, and 5 preferred

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