Maternity Leave - 4th Teacher

029 St Catherine of Siena Church; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rockford Diocese Benefits PDF

Competitive pay rate $20–$25/hour

Job summary

St. Catherine of Siena School is seeking a Fourth Grade Maternity Leave Substitute Teacher to provide continuity of instruction and a nurturing classroom environment during a teacher's maternity leave.

The substitute will implement the established curriculum, support student learning and social-emotional development, and foster the Catholic identity of the school while collaborating with faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Illinois teaching license or appropriate substitute teaching credentials preferred/required as applicable.
• Elementary education experience preferred.
• Experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students and families.
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic mission and values of St. Catherine of Siena School.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, age-appropriate instruction for fourth-grade students.
• Follow and implement lesson plans and curriculum established by the classroom teacher and school.
• Teach core academic subjects, including Religion, Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and respectful classroom environment.
• Establish clear expectations for student behavior and classroom procedures.
• Monitor student progress and provide appropriate feedback.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and other required classroom records.
• Communicate professionally and appropriately with parents and guardians.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and school administration.
• Support students' social-emotional growth and individual learning needs.
• Participate in school activities, meetings, prayer, and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Incorporate the Catholic mission and values of St. Catherine of Siena School into daily classroom life.
• Model and encourage the school's commitment to Be Loving, Be Faithful, Be St. Catherine's.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Illinois teaching license or substitute credentials

Job description

Description

St. Catherine of Siena School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Fourth Grade Maternity Leave Substitute Teacher to provide continuity of instruction and a nurturing classroom environment during a teacher's maternity leave.

The substitute teacher will be responsible for implementing the established fourth-grade curriculum, maintaining classroom routines and expectations, supporting student learning and social-emotional development, and fostering the Catholic identity of St. Catherine of Siena School.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, age-appropriate instruction for fourth-grade students.
• Follow and implement lesson plans and curriculum established by the classroom teacher and school.
• Teach core academic subjects, including Religion, Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and respectful classroom environment.
• Establish clear expectations for student behavior and classroom procedures.
• Monitor student progress and provide appropriate feedback.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and other required classroom records.
• Communicate professionally and appropriately with parents and guardians.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and school administration.
• Support students' social-emotional growth and individual learning needs.
• Participate in school activities, meetings, prayer, and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Incorporate the Catholic mission and values of St. Catherine of Siena School into daily classroom life.
• Model and encourage the school's commitment to Be Loving, Be Faithful, Be St. Catherine's.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Catholic School Expectations

The successful candidate will support the mission of St. Catherine of Siena School by helping students:

• Grow in their relationship with God.
• Practice kindness, compassion, and respect.
• Recognize and share the gifts God has given them.
• Develop perseverance, responsibility, and independence.
• Participate as respectful, confident, and courageous members of the school community.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Illinois teaching license or appropriate substitute teaching credentials preferred/required as applicable.
• Elementary education experience preferred.
• Experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students and families.
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic mission and values of St. Catherine of Siena School.

Personal Characteristics

The ideal candidate will be:

• Caring and patient
• Organized and dependable
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Flexible and collaborative
• A strong communicator
• Committed to student growth and success
• Supportive of a Catholic school environment

Schedule and Compensation

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, during the regular school day
Duration: Approximately 12 weeks/months, beginning Mid November - Early February

- Post Maternity Leave Position - Teaching Aide work available for continued school support
Position: Part-time, unbenefited

Pay rate range: $20 - $25 per hour

Benefits: Rockford Diocese Benefits PDF

Reports to: Classroom Teacher and School Principal