Join the Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation Team
The Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation team is made up of committed professionals who share Lutheran values and are dedicated to supporting our mission. Positions for which we are currently hiring are listed here.
Job Opportunities at the Foundation
Part-time position for special education instruction
CLEF serves elementary and preschools throughout Chicago. We are seeking a teacher who has a LBS 1 license in Illinois to provide special education services for students at our Lutheran schools. The hours and location will vary depending on current needs. The services would be provided under an Independent Contractor Agreement. Please contact Cheryl Saiki, Special Education Coordinator, at specialed@clefchicago.org, 630-595-9310 x 109, to discuss details and payment rates.
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Job Opportunities in our Private School Network
High-quality teachers and school leaders are critical in preparing students to succeed. Our Christian schools look for dedicated educators — at preschool, elementary, middle, and high school levels — who take pride in creating the best learning experience possible. Current private school job openings are listed here.
Walther Christian Academy is seeking the following position for the 25-26 school year:
- – a Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
- – a High School Art Teacher
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Head of School Tim Bouman at tim_bouman@waltheracademy.org by April 1st
Thank You!
Grace Christian Academy (GCA) is a community of teachers, staff, and administrators, students and parents, alumni and donors, churches and organizations that all come together to provide quality Christian education in Little Village. The Mission of GCA is that through quality Christian education we prepare our students for success in High School, College, and beyond raising them up to be future Christian Leaders for service to God and their community. Our commitment to God, to quality education, and to the families that we serve defines who we are and what we do.
We are looking for a caring and compassionate Christian educator for the 2025/26 school year who wants to make difference in the community and in the lives of their students. This position will require weekly lesson planning tied to common core standards and then taught to a classroom of 20-25 students in a self -contained classroom setting. Please send resumes to Principal Carlo Giannotta at CGiannotta@gcachicago.org.
Grace Christian Academy (GCA) is a community of teachers, staff, and administrators, students and parents, alumni and donors, churches and organizations that all come together to provide quality Christian education in Little Village. The Mission of GCA is that through quality Christian education we prepare our students for success in High School, College, and beyond raising them up to be future Christian Leaders for service to God and their community. Our commitment to God, to quality education, and to the families that we serve defines who we are and what we do.
We are looking for a caring and compassionate Christian educator for the 2025/26 school year who wants to make difference in the community and in the lives of their students. This position will require weekly lesson planning tied to common core standards and then taught to a classroom of 20-25 students in a self -contained classroom setting. Please send resumes to Principal Carlo Giannotta at CGiannotta@gcachicago.org.