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-gender 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 22 schools in the United States.  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-gender classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities.  With a total enrollment of approximately 700 students, the schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

The Art Teacher for a short term leave is directly accountable to the Middle School Head. S/he works with the Head, students and parents to ensure that the spirit and life of the School reflect the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education. The fundamental trait of a Sacred Heart educator is a loving and generous spirit.

The Faculty Member has responsibility for:

• Having a personal and professional understanding of and commitment to the Schools’ philosophy; the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria; and to working in a God-centered atmosphere

• Fulfilling the terms of the employment agreement

• Working with the appropriate Division Head to execute responsibilities relating to the academic program: curriculum development and implementation, classroom management (including organization and appearance), student evaluation, grade reporting and parent communication

• Maintaining a professional, positive and constructive relationship with colleagues, administrators and staff and understanding that the property of the School is communal

• Working with the appropriate Division Head and the Director of Student Life to carry out responsibilities relating to student life programs, extra-academic activities, student discipline and plant management

• Working with the Director of Student Life and Extra-Curricular Activities to aid students in achieving their maximum development and growth, both within and beyond the classroom

•  Actively participating in and supporting the disciplinary guidelines of the School and carrying them out with respect for the integrity of each child

• Attending liturgies, prayer services, assemblies, faculty meetings, grade level meetings, workshops, in-service meetings, Parent/Teacher Conferences and other school functions, as requested

• Understanding the use of unscheduled class time, between 7:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., as time for classroom planning, professional development and time given to assist in the overall needs of the School

• Understanding that class coverage may be provided either from within, by administration, faculty or creative scheduling, or by hiring substitutes, and having comprehensive plans for a minimum of two days in the classroom at all times

• Being ready to fill additional duties when asked (i.e., playground supervision, lunchroom supervision, etc.)

• Maintaining communication with the administration and the parents regarding each student’s progress

• Responding to all communication – e.g., voice mail, e-mail and written notes –within one business day.   E-mail must be cleared twice daily (morning and afternoon).

• Understanding that classroom observation will be conducted by the appropriate Division Head throughout the year and accepting professional evaluation of her/his performance, based upon goals and objectives understood by the appropriate Division Head and faculty member at the beginning of the school year

• Having a working knowledge of the school technology program, laptops, and software necessary to the implementation of the curriculum

• Maintaining clear, accurate, up-to-date classroom records including:

•  Curriculum updates
•  Lesson plans
•  Assessments and rubrics
•  Attendance
•  Child Study Team referrals
  

• Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education in Art
• Masters Degree preferred
• Experience teaching Art to Middle School Students
• Experience teaching in private independent schools
  

Sacred Heart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability or handicap, veteran status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.

There are certain positions, such as those that teach students religion at Sacred Heart Schools, for which it is necessary to be Catholic, for which preference in hiring shall be given to people who are Catholic and who evidence an understanding of the Catholic faith and a commitment to living that faith. Such preference is allowed under state and federal law, and does not constitute an illegal act of discrimination.