Long-Term Substitute 3rd Grade Teacher - Ascension Catholic School

Ascension Catholic Academy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

403(b) employer match

Dental insurance

Job summary

Ascension Catholic Academy in Minnesota is seeking a long-term substitute to teach 3rd Grade, delivering rigorous, engaging instruction aligned to the school and Archdiocesan curriculum. The role includes leading daily prayer, implementing Religion curriculum, and supervising Mass attendance.

The position requires designing daily lessons, assessing students, and collaborating with staff to support students' academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development in a faith-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in all assigned subjects following the school's curriculum, standards, and mission
• Design and deliver daily lessons, assessments, and learning experiences for diverse learners
• Maintain a safe, predictable classroom environment with clear behavior expectations
• Support the social, emotional, and spiritual development of middle school scholars
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents/guardians
• Maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, and student progress
• Lead daily prayer and supervise at Mass
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, administration, and support staff
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development opportunities
• Uphold student confidentiality and demonstrate professional integrity
• Carry out additional duties as assigned to support school operations

Job description

Purpose of the Position

This long-term substitute will teach 3rd Grade, providing rigorous, engaging instruction aligned to the school and Archdiocesan curriculum. This position fulfills the full responsibilities of a classroom teacher for the duration of the assignment.

Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. All employees must conduct themselves in a manner consistent with Catholic teaching and the mission of the Church. This position does not require the candidate to be Catholic, but all employees are expected to respect Catholic doctrine and practices. Teachers will be responsible for leading daily prayer, implementing the Religion curriculum (including PCYI content), and supervising students during school Mass.

General Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in all assigned subjects following the school's curriculum, standards, and mission
• Design and deliver daily lessons, assessments, and learning experiences for diverse learners
• Maintain a safe, predictable classroom environment with clear behavior expectations
• Support the social, emotional, and spiritual development of middle school scholars
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents/guardians
• Maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, and student progress
• Lead daily prayer and supervise at Mass
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, administration, and support staff
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development opportunities
• Uphold student confidentiality and demonstrate professional integrity
• Carry out additional duties as assigned to support school operations

Benefits Overview:

Ascension Catholic Academy provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents, with options for a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), depending on the chosen health plan. Employees receive life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage, as well as long-term disability protection. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match for retirement planning. Full benefit details, terms, and conditions are outlined in Ascension's Employee Handbook and plan documents, available upon request. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on employment status and length of service.