Substitute Teacher

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Villa Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese seeks a Substitute Teacher to support St. John the Baptist Catholic School by delivering instruction, supervision, and care in the absence of the regular teacher.

The role emphasizes faith-centered education, safety, and a respectful, engaging learning environment that promotes academic and personal growth. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and committed to Catholic education, with the ability to uphold school values and provide continuity of instruction across grade

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant education, training, or experience may also be considered.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and maintain an organized classroom environment.
• Strong classroom management, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans and materials provided by the regular teacher.
• Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment that supports learning.
• Supervise students and uphold school policies and procedures.
• Promote respectful behavior and positive interactions among students.
• Adapt instructional approaches to meet diverse learning needs.
• Take attendance and communicate relevant classroom information.
• Ensure student safety by following school procedures and supervision guidelines.
• Communicate concerns to the principal or regular teacher as appropriate.
• Collaborate with staff to support daily school operations and continuity of instruction.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Dependability

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

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

The Substitute Teacher supports the mission of St. John the Baptist Catholic School by providing instruction, supervision, and care for students in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher follows established lesson plans, maintains classroom routines, and fosters a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth.

The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and committed to supporting Catholic education. The Substitute Teacher helps ensure continuity of instruction while nurturing students' intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual development in an environment rooted in Catholic values and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Job Responsibilities

Implement lesson plans, instructional materials, and assignments provided by the regular classroom teacher.

Maintain a positive, structured, and engaging classroom environment that supports student learning and participation.

Supervise students and uphold school policies, classroom expectations, and established procedures throughout the school day.

Promote respectful behavior, personal responsibility, cooperation, and positive interactions among students.

Adapt instructional approaches to meet the developmental and learning needs of students across assigned grade levels and subject areas.

Take attendance, communicate relevant classroom information, and complete required documentation as directed.

Ensure the safety and well-being of all students by following school safety procedures, emergency protocols, and student supervision guidelines.

Communicate classroom concerns, student needs, and pertinent information to the principal, school administration, or regular classroom teacher as appropriate.

Collaborate professionally with faculty, staff, and school administrators to support continuity of instruction and daily school operations.

Uphold the mission, values, teachings, and traditions of the Catholic Church and support the faith-centered culture of the school.

Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, patience, integrity, compassion, and respect.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the educational mission and daily operations of the school.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant education, training, or experience may also be considered.

Previous teaching, substitute teaching, classroom, or youth-related experience preferred.

Ability to follow lesson plans and maintain an organized, productive classroom environment.

Strong classroom management, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Ability to work effectively with students across a variety of grade levels and learning needs.

Demonstrated flexibility, dependability, sound judgment, and the ability to respond appropriately to changing classroom needs.

Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.

Ability to maintain student confidentiality and adhere to school policies and professional standards.

Must meet applicable Archdiocese of St. Louis and school requirements for employment, including required background screenings, safe-environment training, and other applicable child-safety requirements.

Faith and Mission

The Substitute Teacher is expected to support the Catholic identity and mission of St. John the Baptist Catholic School by fostering a welcoming, respectful, and faith-centered learning environment. The individual should demonstrate a commitment to the dignity of each student and contribute positively to the spiritual, academic, and personal development of the school community.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a classroom and school environment.

Ability to supervise students, move throughout the classroom and school, and respond to student needs.

Ability to communicate effectively with students and school personnel.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.