Catholic School Substitute Teacher: Flexible & Impactful

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support daily instruction, supervise students, and maintain a positive classroom environment in a Catholic school setting.

The ideal candidate will follow prepared lesson plans, demonstrate flexibility and professionalism, and collaborate with teachers, staff, and families while upholding Catholic values and student safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children or in an educational setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow lesson plans, teacher directions, and school procedures.
• Patient, dependable, flexible, compassionate, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, faculty, staff, and families.
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic mission, values, and educational philosophy of the school.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with lesson plans, instructional activities, and daily classroom routines.
• Provide support to individual students and small groups as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and other school areas as assigned.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, respectful, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Encourage appropriate student behavior consistent with school expectations and Catholic values.
• Assist with attendance, classroom records, student materials, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Help prepare, organize, and maintain classroom materials and learning areas.
• Communicate effectively with the classroom teacher, administration, and staff regarding student needs or concerns.
• Support students across different grade levels, subject areas, and classroom routines as needed.
• Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of students at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, staff, and school matters.
• Follow all diocesan, school, health, safety, and emergency procedures and policies.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal

Lesson plan follow-through

Job description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support daily instruction, supervise students, and maintain a positive classroom environment in a Catholic school setting.

The ideal candidate will follow prepared lesson plans, demonstrate flexibility and professionalism, and collaborate with teachers, staff, and families while upholding Catholic values and student safety.