Title: Lead Teacher                                                  Classification: Exempt 

Department: Sacred Heart School                        Status: Full-Time,Ten Month 

School Day: 7:45am – 4:00pm                               Reports to: Appropriate Division Head 

2025-2026 School Year (August 2025)

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 Elementary Teacher whose chief responsibility will be to work within the  scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach an elementary self-contained classroom as a member of the school faculty. 

Essential Job Functions: 

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

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

  • Implementing, forming and evaluating curriculum 

  • 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 faculty members 

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

  • Support – Implement – 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 across divisions for vertical curriculum coordination. 

  • Provide comprehensive parent communication and education concerning their child’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 a 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 grades K-8 preferred 
  
  Pay Range - $43,473 - $75,354
  Based on experience and level of education.  Additional compensation may be available for those with higher experience and education. 
  
  Benefits

• Retirement Benefits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition Remission
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance

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.