Elementary Substitute Teacher

Diocese of Harrisburg; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 27,675 - 36,900; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks an Elementary Substitute Teacher to cover teacher absences. Responsibilities include maintaining classroom order, adapting teaching methods, and supporting student development. Candidates must be 21 or older and hold a Bachelor's degree. A state certification is preferred but not required. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to nurturing students' academic and social skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or a related field.
• Must comply with PA State clearance requirements.
• A State teaching certification is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for teacher absences and teach basic academic skills.
• Establish and enforce rules and maintain order among students.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs.

Skills

Instructing

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Job Title

Elementary Substitute Teacher (All areas)

Position Details

• Job ID: 443
• Position Type: Substitute/Elementary Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 4/23/2025
• Location: St. Joseph School, Danville, PA
• Date Available: Ongoing
• Closing Date: Ongoing

Job Description

Fill in for teacher absences and teach pupils at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills in keeping with the school’s Catholic character and Gospel values.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and maintain order among students.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Follow teacher instructions or lesson plan.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Conduct activities that provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups using lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
• Assign class work and homework.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups.
• Administer tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging learning opportunities and perseverance.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment to prevent injuries and damage.
• Lead activities that promote physical, mental, and social development (games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling).
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve competence.
• Supervise class projects, visits, and experiential activities and guide students in learning from them.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in the school library, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading/unloading.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and access to facilities.
• Prepare and supervise students for Mass and other sacramental preparation.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or a related field.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Must comply with PA State clearance requirements.
• A State teaching certification is preferred, but not required.
• Must be a Catholic in good standing if teaching religion; otherwise, must respect the Catholic Church’s teachings on morality.

Skills

• Instructing – teaching others how to do something.
• Speaking – conveying information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension – understanding written material.
• Learning Strategies – selecting appropriate methods for new knowledge.
• Active Listening – giving full attention and asking clarifying questions.
• Monitoring – assessing performance to make improvements.
• Time Management – managing one’s own and others’ time.
• Active Learning – applying new information to problem‑solving.
• Writing – communicating effectively in appropriate written form.
• Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions.
• Social Perceptiveness – understanding others’ reactions.
• Service Orientation – looking for ways to help people.
• Mathematics – using mathematics to solve problems.
• Coordination – aligning actions with others.
• Persuasion – influencing others’ decisions or behavior.
• Negotiation – reconciling differences among parties.
• Judgment and Decision Making – choosing the best course of action.
• Complex Problem Solving – evaluating options to implement solutions.
• Science – applying scientific methods to solve problems.
• Equipment Selection – determining appropriate tools and equipment.

Abilities

• Oral Expression – communicating information in speaking.
• Problem Sensitivity – recognizing when a problem exists.
• Oral Comprehension – understanding spoken information.
• Speech Clarity – speaking clearly for understanding.
• Speech Recognition – identifying and understanding another person’s speech.
• Written Comprehension – reading and understanding written information.
• Written Expression – communicating ideas in written form.
• Fluency of Ideas – generating numerous ideas on a topic.
• Deductive Reasoning – applying general rules to specific problems.
• Inductive Reasoning – forming conclusions from specific information.
• Information Ordering – arranging actions according to rules or patterns.
• Originality – creating unusual or clever ideas.
• Near Vision – seeing details at close range.
• Selective Attention – concentrating on tasks over time.
• Category Flexibility – generating different rule sets for grouping.
• Flexibility of Closure – detecting known patterns hidden in distracting material.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform technological classroom management tasks.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal classroom or outdoor levels.
• Ability to speak in audible tones for classroom and outdoor settings.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Work Environment

Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level is usually moderate.