Long-Term Substitute Teacher – 4th & 5th Grade

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis of Assisi School in Oakville, Missouri is seeking a temporary, long-term substitute for the 4th grade homeroom teacher who teaches Math and Science to 4th and 5th graders. The assignment begins 11/11/2026 and runs through March 2027, depending on leave schedules.

The role emphasizes classroom management, student development, safety, and upholding Catholic values in daily practice within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Background check required
• Protect Program completion through Archdiocese
• Experience with young children in early childhood education settings preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with administration and teaching staff
• Patience, empathy, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Classroom Management & Instruction: maintain continuity during teacher absence and adapt to different instructional styles
• Promote child development through curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving
• Supervise students and support positive behavior in classroom
• Maintain warm, calm interactions with students to foster positive relationships
• Ensure safety and cleanliness indoors and outdoors, with up-to-date certifications
• Demonstrate Catholic faith-based practices and Gospel values in daily activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration

Skills

Classroom management

Student development

Behavior support

Positive interactions

Safety awareness

Health & first aid

Catholic values

Collaboration with staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Elementary Education degree preferred

Job description

Passionately Catholic, Academically Excellent: St. Francis of Assisi School in Oakville, Missouri provides Education Designed with the Whole Child in Mind. The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a dynamic future.We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne.A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area.The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

Job Summary

St. Francis is looking for a temporary, long-term sub for the 4 th grade homeroom teacher who teaches Math and Science to both 4 th and 5 th grade students.The anticipated start date of 11/11/2026 and runs through March of 2027, depending on the employee’s leave schedule

Job Responsibilities

• Classroom Management & Instruction: Demonstrate familiarity with the curriculum, teaching methods, and classroom routines, ensuring continuity in the teacher’s absence. Adapt to the unique teaching styles and routines of different educators to maintain a smooth and effective classroom operation.
• Promote Child Development: Support activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving, tailored to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
• Supervision and Behavior Support: Supervise children in the classroom and provide a supportive environment that encourages appropriate individual and group behaviors.
• Maintain Positive Interactions: Interact with children in a warm, calm, and unhurried manner, fostering a positive and supportive relationship.
• Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant environment both indoors and outdoors,
• Health & Safety:Have a general understanding of nutrition, health, and first aid, maintaining up-to-date certifications.
• Christian Witness: Consistently use words and actions that clearly give witness to Gospel values and demonstrate living out the teachings of Jesus Christ. Give witness to Catholic values and adhere to the teachings of the Catholic Church through practices in life and work.Provide daily interactions and classroom practices to develop a faith-filled environment that nurtures the spiritual growth of children.
• Miscellaneous Duties: Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Background check
• Prevent and Protect Program completed through the Archdiocese
• Experience working with young children in an early childhood education setting is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree in Elementary Education or a related field is a plus.
• Understanding of child development principles and a passion for fostering young children’s growth.
• Ability to adapt to diverse teaching styles and classroom environments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with administration and teaching staff.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.