Job Opportunities

Students who attend Chicago Jesuit Academy will be the next generation of leaders in the City of Chicago.  Therefore, talented men and women who wish to be employed by Chicago Jesuit Academy as teachers or staff must demonstrate a past and continued commitment to academic excellence, professional development and the best ideals of the Roman Catholic faith.

Chicago Jesuit Academy is currently accepting applications for:

• Middle School Math Teacher
• Elementary Teacher
• Development Officer

Strong candidates for teaching and staff positions are disciplined workers, compassionate listeners and tireless advocates for the students they serve.  Most importantly, they approach their work as a vocation.  The success of our students hinges upon the determination and excellence of our faculty and staff.  As a full-scholarship middle school, Chicago Jesuit Academy succeeds because of the generous sacrifices made by our students, parents, faculty, staff, volunteers and benefactors.

Strong faculty and staff candidates will have knowledge of the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm and believe in an education that forms the whole person—cura personalis in the Jesuit tradition.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to review the Ten Fundamental Principles of a Jesuit Education at Chicago Jesuit Academy  and the following document on Ignatian Pedagogy prior to submitting a formal application.

Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

Non-discrimination Policy:  Chicago Jesuit Academy, in accordance with our Jesuit tradition, is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the CJA community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected identity.