Catholic Preschool Substitute Teacher

St. Thomas More Catholic Church; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas More Catholic Church is seeking a preschool substitute to support classroom teachers and engage with students in daily activities from 9 am to 2 pm, Monday through Thursday. The role emphasizes faith-based education and a caring environment aligned with our Catholic ministry.

The substitute will follow lesson plans, supervise students, assist with classroom setup, and participate in religious ceremonies and church-led trainings to uphold Gospel values in daily practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Experience working with young children is preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license and compliance with EIM policies.

Responsibilities

• Helps implement a meaningful learning experience; the Substitute role is designed to interact with the children in classroom activities and to support the classroom teacher.
• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including playground and cafeteria.
• Assist the teacher in both setting up the classroom in the morning as well as in the afternoons.
• Clean tables after snacks and lunch as well as sweep the floors.
• Assist in daily cleaning of the classroom.
• As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of St. Thomas More in both your professional and personal life.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.

Skills

Patience

Love for children

Communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

St. Thomas More Catholic Church is seeking a preschool substitute to support classroom teachers and engage with students in daily activities from 9 am to 2 pm, Monday through Thursday. The role emphasizes faith-based education and a caring environment aligned with our Catholic ministry.

The substitute will follow lesson plans, supervise students, assist with classroom setup, and participate in religious ceremonies and church-led trainings to uphold Gospel values in daily practice.