Preschool Substitute Teacher — Flexible Schedule

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Preschool Substitute Teacher to provide a safe and engaging learning environment for 3–5 year olds in the absence of the regular teacher.

You will follow established lesson plans, support social-emotional development, and facilitate age-appropriate activities to promote early literacy, numeracy, and motor skills. Responsibilities include maintaining a positive classroom, following routines, implementing behavior guidance, and communicating observations

Qualifications

• Coursework, certification, or a degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in childcare centers, preschools, classrooms, daycares, or similar settings preferred.
• Substitute teaching permit or other required authorization may be required by state regulations.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Knowledge of basic child development principles and age-appropriate learning strategies.
• Patience, warmth, flexibility, and genuine interest in working with young children.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow routines and lesson plans while adapting to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans, schedules, and daily routines provided by the regular teacher or staff.
• Provide age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences supporting early literacy, numeracy, motor development, social skills, and development.
• Facilitate activities like storytelling, singing, art, hands-on learning, guided play, and creative exploration.
• Adapt activities to meet individual developmental needs and learning styles.
• Create and maintain a warm, respectful, inclusive, structured classroom environment.
• Establish and reinforce classroom routines, transitions, meals/snacks, rest time, and other activities.
• Use positive behavior guidance and classroom management strategies to support appropriate behavior.
• Foster curiosity, independence, cooperation, communication, and confidence through interactive learning.
• Encourage positive participation and social interaction among children.
• Provide emotional support and individual attention as needed.
• Monitor children to ensure safety, health, and well-being at all times.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization.
• Communicate observations or incidents to appropriate staff and follow school policies.

Skills

Patience

Warmth

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

Related field degree

Job description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Preschool Substitute Teacher to provide a safe and engaging learning environment for 3–5 year olds in the absence of the regular teacher.

You will follow established lesson plans, support social-emotional development, and facilitate age-appropriate activities to promote early literacy, numeracy, and motor skills. Responsibilities include maintaining a positive classroom, following routines, implementing behavior guidance, and communicating observations