Substitute Classroom Teacher

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Catholic School, part of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, seeks a Substitute Teacher to support Early Childhood, Lower or Middle School classrooms. The Substitute Teacher reports to the respective Division Head and collaborates with the Principal, students and faculty to uphold Sacred Heart education.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and coursework related to education; teaching experience in elementary settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Degree work in a field of study that coordinates with education
• Teaching experience in an Elementary School preferred

Responsibilities

• Following curriculum and unit plans as directed by Lead Teacher and studying classroom plans.
• Maintaining professional relationships with colleagues and staff.
• Supporting disciplinary guidelines with integrity and respect for students.
• Attending liturgies, prayer services, assemblies and parent conferences.
• Using unscheduled time for planning and professional development.
• Being prepared for additional duties such as playground or lunchroom supervision.
• Communicating student progress to administration and parents.
• Maintaining classroom records: lesson plans, assessments, attendance.
• Utilizing school technology and software as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Education-related coursework

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 3/4/2024
• Location: Corpus Christi Catholic School
• Date Available: Immediate Opening
• Closing Date: 12/27/2024

Substitute Teacher

Job Description

The Substitute Teacher is directly accountable to the Early Childhood, Lower or Middle School Head. The Substitute Teacher works with the Principal, students and faculty members to ensure that the spirit and life of the School reflect the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education. The fundamental trait of a Sacred Heart educator is a loving and generous spirit. The Substitute Teacher has responsibility for:

• Having a personal and professional understanding of and commitment to the Schools’ philosophy; the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria; and to working in a God-centered atmosphere
• Working with the appropriate Division Head to execute responsibilities relating to the academic program: when substitute teaching in a classroom the Substitute Teacher should be following the curriculum developed and put in place by the Faculty member, following the unit plans for the class left by the Lead Teacher, following Corpus Christi classroom management plans.
• Maintaining a professional, positive and constructive relationship with colleagues, administrators and staff and understanding that the property of the School is communal
• Actively participating in and supporting the disciplinary guidelines of the School and carrying them out with respect for the integrity of each child
• Attending liturgies, prayer services, assemblies, faculty meetings, grade level meetings, workshops, in-service meetings, Parent/Teacher Conferences and other school functions, as requested
• Understanding the use of unscheduled class time, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., as time for classroom planning, professional development and time given to assist in the overall needs of the School
• Being ready to fill additional duties when asked (i.e., playground supervision, lunchroom supervision, etc.)
• Maintaining communication with the administration and the parents regarding each student’s progress
• Responding to all communication – e.g., voice mail, e-mail and written notes –within one business day. Voice mail and e-mail must be cleared twice daily (morning and afternoon).
• Having a working knowledge of the school technology program, laptops, and software necessary to the implementation of the curriculum
• Maintaining clear, accurate, up-to‑date classroom records including:
  • Lesson plans
  • Assessments and rubrics
  • Attendance

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required
• Degree work in a field of study that coordinates with education
• Teaching experience in an Elementary School preferred