Long Term Substitute - 3rd Grade

Diocese of Nashville; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St John Vianney School in Gallatin, TN, is seeking a long-term substitute for 3rd grade for the 2026-2027 academic year. The teacher will plan lessons, deliver instruction, assess and grade student work, and maintain strong parent communication.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in education, an active Tennessee teaching license or Catholic educator credential, and 2–5 years of prior teaching experience. This is a temporary, full-time position during the first semester.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Active Tennessee teaching license and/or Catholic educator credential.
• 2–5 years of prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons and deliver instruction in 3rd grade.
• Assess student work and provide timely grading and feedback.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and concerns.
• Maintain effective classroom management and positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with school, parish, and diocesan administration; uphold professional conduct.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Active Tennessee teaching license

Catholic educator credential

Job description

Description

At St. John Vianney Catholic School, Christ stands as the heart of our program which proposes an integral human formation in theological, moral, and intellectual virtue for its students.

Position title

Long Term Substitute - 3rd Grade

Description

Under the supervision of the Principal, the selected candidate is responsible for playing a key role in fulfillment of St. John Vianney Catholic School’s mission of Catholic education by teaching the 3rd grade class at St. John Vianney Catholic School temporarily during the first semester of the academic year 2026-2027.

This Long-Term Substitute Teacher will be responsible for accomplishing the duties and responsibilities of the third grade teacher during this temporary period until the teacher returns to the school. These include but are not limited to lesson planning, classroom instruction, grading, parent communication, effective classroom management; cooperation with school, parish, and diocesan administration; and professional conduct in accord with those virtues which the school seeks to form and to inspire in its students.

The ideal candidate is dedicated to the mission of Catholic education and lives and teaches in a way that is faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required. Active Tennessee teaching license and/or Catholic educator credential, and 2-5 years of prior teaching experience preferred.

Hiring organization

St John Vianney School

Job Location

Gallatin, TN

Date posted

July 23, 2026

Valid through

October 23, 2026