Position Type: High School Teaching/Science - Physics
Date Posted: 10/28/2026
Location: 505 Washington Blvd Oak Park IL 60302
Date Available: ASAP
Job Purpose:Faculty at Fenwick High School provide instruction and guidance to their students, in support of Fenwick's mission to educate and empower students to lead, achieve, and serve.
For the 2026-27 school year, Fenwick High School anticipates a possible, immediate need for a full-time Physics teacher to fill a long-term substitute teaching position.
Fenwick is especially seeking candidates with the qualifications or experience to teach one or more of the following courses:
- Physics
- Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Aerospace Engineering
Schedule: Faculty are generally expected to be present in the building from 7:45 a.m. - 3:25 p.m., Mondays - Fridays, unless approved by the Principal. This anticipated part-time position is for one section.
Job Function:
- Understand curriculum expectations; prepare for all classes and instruct effectively for students
- Grade and assess all tests, quizzes and homework in a timely manner
- Provide consistent and fair assessments on a regular basis, based on the material from classroom instruction and readings. Additionally, tests are to only be given on the assigned test days
- Demonstrate professionalism as a teacher by being on time to all classes; not leaving students unattended; dress and act appropriately in accordance with the faculty/staff handbook
- Collaborate with colleagues in their instructional practice, and to seek continuous professional growth.
- Support students' success by communicating effectively with students, parents and guardians, including by keeping Schoology and other systems updated every two weeks at a minimum, corresponding via email, and attending other school events as required.
- Promptly attend all required meetings, professional development days, and school assemblies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field; Master's degree preferred
- Illinois Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred
- Prior teaching experience is required; high school teaching experience is preferred.
- PLTW Engineering certification preferred.
- Ability to use technology in instruction and for student learning
- Familiarity with 1:1 iPad use in the classroom a plus
- Commitment to student growth
- Preferred experience or knowledge in the Catholic faith
Salary Range: Compensation is an anticipated substitute teaching is $175.00 per day.
Application: Please apply on our website at fenwickfriars.com/careers. Applications will be considered as received.
