Chestertonacademyofnotredame is hiring: Faculty Positions - History, Latin, Lite

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Faculty Position - Chesterton Academy of The Holy Family (Lisle, IL)

Full-Time | 2026-2027 Academic Year

Chesterton Academy of The Holy Family, a joyfully Catholic, classical high school in Lisle, Illinois, is seeking a full-time teacher to join our passionate and dedicated faculty beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

As we enter our 12th year, we continue to grow and are accepting applications for faculty positions in Humanities (History, Latin, Literature).

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic willing to take the Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium


• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field


• Teaching experience required (2-5 years preferred)

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons to students while following the Chesterton Academy course curriculum with fidelity. Lesson plans are provided by the Chesterton Schools Network (CSN)


• Assess, record, and maintain student progress using the school's online grading system


• Provide written assessments, reports, and references for individual students


• Collaborate with: Department colleagues and Head of School


• Participate in school in-service education and professional development sessions


• Attend staff meetings, department meetings, and other school-related gatherings


• Supervise students outside the classroom, including: Lunch periods, After-school and School retreats


• Applicants must be prepared to guide and mentor students both inside and outside the classroom, supporting a school culture rooted in strong relationships, a commitment to excellence, and the cultivation of personal discipline.

Special Qualities & Characteristics

• Passion for the mission of Chesterton Academy and its three pillars:
  
  
  
  • Spiritual formation
  
  
  • Intellectual formation
  
  
  • Virtue formation
  
  
  
  


• Deep appreciation for the Catholic faith and a commitment to the teachings of the Church


• Practicing Catholic, willing to take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church


• Strong initiative and a desire to work in a highly collaborative environment


• Excellent rapport with parents, students, and fellow staff members

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Health insurance stipend


• Generous paid time off, including approximately 26 PTO days for school holidays


• Paid sick leave included in PTO policy


• Annual professional development opportunity at the Chesterton Schools Network Summit Conference


• Additional stipends available for coaching and extracurricular responsibilities

If you feel called to teach truth, goodness, and beauty, If you desire to serve in a joyfully Catholic, mission-driven community, And if you want to help form the next generation of saints and scholars, We invite you to apply.

Apply Online www.chestertonacademyoftheholyfamily.com/careers

Chesterton Academy of The Holy Family is a religious 501(c)(3) organization.