Saint Ignatius College Prep

Saint Ignatius College Prep is a Jesuit Catholic day school in Chicago's heart, enrolling over 1,000 high school students. The school educates young men and women through rigorous academics paired with personal formation rooted in Ignatian principles—intellectual excellence and character development woven into one mission, not separate tracks.

Teaching here means joining faculty where advising, coaching, and classroom work overlap intentionally. You guide students through academic material while also walking alongside them on questions of integrity and purpose. Service learning extends into Chicago's neighborhoods, connecting what students study to real community needs. A theology teacher might collaborate with a science teacher on environmental justice; a languages instructor connects Mandarin or Spanish students with local partners. This integration is the Jesuit signature.

Saint Ignatius College Prep offers Mandarin Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish alongside a broad curriculum built for globally aware graduates. The school hires year-round across English, mathematics, sciences, languages, history, theology, arts, and athletics—with the largest hiring cycle each summer before fall classes begin.

Day school teaching at this scale carries a distinct advantage. With over 1,000 students, the school funds specialized departments and dedicated facilities. Yet you are not lost in a crowd of fifty math teachers in an anonymous district. You know your advisees, their families, and your colleagues by name. Your voice shapes curriculum. Your presence matters daily.

Chicago's urban location opens doors suburban schools cannot. Students access mentorships and internships across the city. Faculty do the same, building professional networks and community partnerships that strengthen their teaching.

For educators seeking day school roles in a Catholic environment where rigorous teaching integrates character formation and justice work, Saint Ignatius College Prep offers coherent mission and stable community.