Full Time Substitute Teacher - Carden Park - 2026-2027

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in educational support salary schedule

Job summary

St. Joseph School District is looking for a dedicated Full Time Substitute Teacher for Carden Park Elementary School for the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates must possess a valid Missouri substitute or teaching certificate and have at least a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include teaching assigned lessons, maintaining classroom routines, and managing pupil behavior. The position is 9 months full-time, based in Saint Joseph, Missouri, and eligible for emergency telework with supervisor approval.

Qualifications

• Must possess a substitute or teaching certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• High School Diploma, or GED required.
• Associates Degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend work reliably and punctually.
• Maintain established routines and teaching procedures.
• Teach lessons as planned by the regular teacher.

Skills

Ability to maintain established routines

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or higher

36 college credit hours

Missouri substitute teaching certificate

Job description

Full Time Substitute Teacher - Carden Park - 2026-2027 JobID: 1703

• Position Type: Substitute/Non Certified Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 5/1/2026
• Location: Carden Park Elementary School

Qualifications

Required: Must possess a substitute or teaching certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

• High School Diploma, or high school transcripts, or proof of GED
• Associates Degree or higher (official transcripts required)
• 36 college credit hours (official transcripts required)
• Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program

Preferred: Previous experience.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: Per-Approved Educational Support Salary Schedule

Direct Report: Building Principal

Terms of Employment: 9 Month (174 day)

Eligible for emergency telework: With Supervisor approval

Purpose: To enable each child to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Essential Job Functions

• Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• To "telework" when requested by the District.
• Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
• Review with the principal, department head, team leader, or building secretary all plans, and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Teaches the lesson as planned by the classroom teacher.
• Consults as appropriate with the building principal, department head, or team leader before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified by the absent classroom teacher.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in the class and during lunch and recess periods.
• Reports in writing on the day's activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.
• Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Other duties assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

EOE