Preschool Substitute Teacher

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a preschool teacher to provide a warm, nurturing, and faith-centered learning environment. You will support the classroom teacher, supervise students across classrooms and common areas, and reinforce positive behavior while upholding Catholic school values.

The role requires patience, flexibility, and a professional demeanor, with focus on children’s social, emotional, and academic development and safe, respectful classroom practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written lesson plans and adapt to varying classroom routines.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans and activities provided by the classroom teacher.
• Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and other school areas.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and respectful classroom environment.
• Encourage appropriate student behavior consistent with school expectations and Catholic values.
• Take attendance and complete classroom records or reports.
• Communicate effectively with school administration and staff regarding needs or concerns.
• Adapt to varying grade levels, subject areas, and routines as needed.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, staff, and school matters.
• Follow diocesan, school, and emergency procedures and policies.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Provide a warm, nurturing, and faith-centered learning environment for preschool students while supporting the classroom teacher and maintaining a safe, structured classroom. Responsibilities include supervising and engaging children in age-appropriate activities, assisting with daily routines, reinforcing positive behavior, and supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development. Demonstrate patience, flexibility, professionalism, and respect for the Catholic school’s mission and values while serving as a positive role model for young children.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans and instructional activities provided by the classroom teacher
• Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and other school areas as assigned
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and respectful classroom environment
• Encourage appropriate student behavior consistent with school expectations and Catholic values
• Take attendance and complete any required classroom records or reports
• Communicate effectively with school administration and staff regarding classroom needs or concerns
• Adapt to varying grade levels, subject areas, and classroom routines as needed
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, staff, and school matters
• Follow all diocesan, school, and emergency procedures and policies

Job Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred
• Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills
• Ability to follow written lesson plans and directions
• Dependable, flexible, and professional demeanor
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff
• Practicing Catholic preferred but not required

The Archdiocese of St. Louis 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.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.