Substitute Teacher

Catholic Diocese of Peoria; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 23,062; Part time

Job summary

A Catholic educational institution in Moline, Illinois is seeking a dedicated Substitute Teacher to facilitate student success in the classroom. The ideal candidate will hold an IL teaching license and a Bachelor’s Degree, and must be supportive of the Catholic faith. Responsibilities include following lesson plans, managing classroom behavior, and maintaining a safe learning environment. This rewarding role offers a daily rate of $125 and requires strong communication skills and classroom management abilities.

Qualifications

• Hold an IL Professional Educator License (PEL) or Substitute Teacher License in the state of IL.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Must be knowledgeable of and promote the Catholic faith.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily lessons from the classroom teacher.
• Promote a safe and conducive classroom environment.
• Implement the discipline plan according to school policy.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Knowledge of Catholic faith

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

IL Professional Educator License or Substitute Teacher License

Tools

Personal computers

Standard office equipment

Job description

Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher

Elementary/Middle School Substitute Teacher

Daily Rate of $125.00

Substitute teaching in one of the Diocese of Peoria’s Catholic Schools is a rewarding experience for anyone who believes in the power of education and the strength of faith.

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum provided by the classroom teacher and creating a safe and optimal learning environment in the absence of the classroom teacher.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Follow the daily lessons created by the classroom teacher.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is faith-filled, safe and conducive to student learning.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Cooperates with the building principal and other classroom teachers.
• Maintains adequate, timely, and careful records of time in classroom.
• Supports a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Implements the discipline plan in accordance with the school and diocesan policy.
• Maintains student confidentiality.
• Provides for the care of school property, equipment, and materials and reports any damage, issues, or problems to the building principal.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Performs all other duties reasonably related to position as may be assigned by Building Administrator or Superintendent.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently move, stand, and lift up to 10 pounds, as well as be able to walk up and down steps several times each day and physically respond quickly in an emergency.

Qualifications

• Hold an IL Professional Educator License (PEL) or Substitute Teacher License in the state of IL.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Must be knowledgeable of, and willing to promote, the Catholic faith.
• Must be familiar with the use of computers.
• Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).
• Ability to communicate to students, parents, and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.
• Ability to understand instructions, concepts, and underlying principles.
• Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to transfer understandings to individuals and groups as necessary.
• Ability to perform manual functions easily.

Experience

Successful prior teaching or substitute teacher experience preferred.