Catholic School: Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation seeks a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to provide consistent instruction, supervision, and classroom management during an extended absence.

This role follows established curriculum and school policies, maintaining a safe, structured learning environment grounded in faith and Catholic values. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, engaging students, maintaining records, supervising activities, and communicating progress to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant educational experience preferred.
• Previous classroom or educational experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, classroom-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow established curriculum and lesson plans while responding appropriately to student needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Dependable, flexible, patient, and able to work independently.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Practicing Catholic preferred, as applicable to school and diocesan requirements.
• Successful completion of required background checks, safeguarding training, and other school or diocesan requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow and implement established lesson plans, curriculum, and instructional expectations.
• Provide engaging, age-appropriate instruction and support student learning and academic progress.
• Maintain a safe, positive, orderly, and respectful classroom environment.
• Establish and maintain appropriate classroom routines, procedures, and expectations.
• Take attendance and maintain required classroom records and documentation.
• Monitor student understanding and progress and provide appropriate support for varying learning needs.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, field trips, and other assigned activities.
• Communicate student progress, classroom needs, and concerns to the principal and appropriate school staff.
• Maintain appropriate communication with parents and guardians as directed by school administration.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and school matters.
• Participate in required school meetings, professional development, prayer, and other school activities.
• Support the Catholic identity of the school through prayer, Christian example, and the integration of Catholic values into the school day.
• Provide organized records and relevant information for the returning classroom teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or school administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Job description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation seeks a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to provide consistent instruction, supervision, and classroom management during an extended absence.

This role follows established curriculum and school policies, maintaining a safe, structured learning environment grounded in faith and Catholic values. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, engaging students, maintaining records, supervising activities, and communicating progress to