Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Archspm; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Catholic School in West St. Paul is seeking a long-term substitute kindergarten teacher to cover a maternity leave anticipated from November 2026 through March 2027.

The successful candidate will teach with fidelity to Catholic faith and mission, guiding and forming young learners in a kindergarten classroom. For the right candidate, this position could extend into a full-time role for the 2026–27 school year, with potential instructional assistant duties and supervisory

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management skills and faith-aligned instruction.
• Understanding and commitment to Catholic education and school mission.
• Demonstrated integrity and credible witness of Catholic faith.

Responsibilities

• Teach kindergarten as long-term substitute from November 2026 to March 2027.
• Support Catholic faith formation and classroom culture consistent with school values.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to maintain instructional routines and student progress.
• Opportunity to transition to a full-time role for the 2026–27 school year, with possible additional duties.

Skills

Classroom management

Catholic education mission

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s in Elementary Education

Job description

# Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute TeacherSaint Joseph Catholic School * 3 active jobs (view)* www.stjosephwsp.orgPublishedSeptember 24, 2026ExpiresOctober 24, 2026LocationWest St. Paul, MinnesotaCategoryElementary SchoolJob TypeTemporaryOrganizational NameSaint Joseph Catholic SchoolOrganizational CityWest St. PaulPosition Contact NameKyle RickbeilPosition Contact TitlePrincipalPosition Contact [e-mail] many employees are serving at your location?More than 30Starting Salary Range$200-225 per diem commensurate with experience### DescriptionSaint Joseph Catholic School in West St. Paul is seeking an outstanding educator to serve as a **long-term substitute kindergarten teacher** during a maternity leave anticipated from November 2026 through March 2027. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to the Catholic faith and the mission of Catholic education, along with the skills and presence needed to effectively teach, guide, and form young learners in a kindergarten classroom.**For the right candidate, this opportunity could be expanded into a full-time position for the 2026–27 school year.** In addition to serving as the long-term kindergarten substitute, a full-time role could include instructional assistant support in classrooms, individual or small-group student support, recess, lunch, arrival and dismissal supervision, substitute coverage, and other instructional or supervisory responsibilities based upon the candidate’s strengths and the needs of the school. This may be an especially attractive opportunity for an educator seeking a full year of experience within a strong Catholic school community while serving in a variety of meaningful roles.Saint Joseph Church Catholic Church and School is a vibrant community that boasts a rich Catholic culture, attracts significant daily sacramental participation, promotes life (and is full of life), hosts perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (and has for more than 30 years), and cultivates fruitful vocations to the diaconate, priesthood, consecrated life, and marriage. We foster the communal life with opportunities for all ages, including social events; book studies; retreats for men, women, and youth; adult formation; works of mercy; senior gatherings; and more. We are fortunate to have one of the largest and most established Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) programs in the Archdiocese, fully-integrated within our school’s PreK-to-5th-Grade program.Our school, a primary means of evangelization and education, has been serving young people for more than 75 years. Saint Joseph Catholic School forms joyful disciples of Jesus Christ who pursue academic excellence and cultivate a life of virtue. At the heart of our mission is evangelization: helping young people become good, faithful, and productive citizens—and, more importantly, to know and love Jesus Christ and to be virtuous, active members of His Church. Our full commitment to academic excellence is not merely compatible with our Catholic identity and mission; it is demanded by it. We currently serve more than 400 K–8 students and over 65 preschool students.### QualificationsThe ideal applicant will have the following qualifications:* An understanding of, commitment to, and passion for the mission of Catholic education as defined by the Church and demonstrated integrity as a credible witness of the Catholic faith and a commitment to academic excellence as an essential component of authentic and integral Catholic education.* Strong classroom management skills, balancing classroom structure with rapport in working with students.* Bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary education or related field.### Application Instructions**TO APPLY**Please send a letter of interest and resume to [e-mail] or Saint Joseph Catholic School, Attn: Kyle Rickbeil, 1154 Seminole Ave., West St. Paul, MN 55118.