Flexible Catholic School Substitute Teacher

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Eureka (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide classroom instruction, supervision, and support in the absence of the regular teacher, following lesson plans and school guidelines while maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.

In a Catholic school setting, the substitute will model Christian values, support the school's Catholic identity, and work to create a respectful, faith-filled classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain classroom structure and manage student behavior.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different grade levels and subjects.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and able to work independently.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful learning environment.
• Support Catholic identity and mission of the school.

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans, classroom procedures, and instructions provided by the regular teacher.
• Provide instruction and learning support across a variety of subjects and grade levels, as assigned.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and respectful classroom environment.
• Establish clear expectations for student behavior and consistently follow school rules and policies.
• Provide appropriate supervision and ensure the safety and well‑being of all students.
• Take accurate attendance and manage daily classroom routines and procedures.
• Assist students with assigned classroom work and provide clarification or support when appropriate.
• Adapt effectively to different classrooms, grade levels, subjects, and student needs.
• Monitor student behavior and address routine classroom issues using appropriate classroom‑management strategies.
• Communicate significant student behavior, concerns, incidents, or other relevant information to the appropriate school staff.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned duties.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and school matters.
• Use classroom materials, technology, and resources appropriately and responsibly.
• Follow all school policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and emergency protocols.
• Support the Catholic identity, mission, and values of the school.
• Participate respectfully in prayer, religious activities, and other faith-based practices as appropriate to the school environment.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, patience, kindness, responsibility, and respect.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Instruction following

Job description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide classroom instruction, supervision, and support in the absence of the regular teacher, following lesson plans and school guidelines while maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.

In a Catholic school setting, the substitute will model Christian values, support the school's Catholic identity, and work to create a respectful, faith-filled classroom.