Substitute Teacher K - 8

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Warrenton (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Remote working options

Generous paid vacation

Personal leaves of absence

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a caring Substitute Teacher for Holy Rosary School to provide classroom instruction and supervision in the absence of the regular teacher.

You will follow lesson plans, supervise students, and maintain a safe, faith-filled learning environment throughout the school day. The role emphasizes flexibility, professionalism, patience, and collaboration with teachers, staff, and families, supporting Catholic values and mission.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred.
• Practicing Catholic preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with lesson plans, instructional activities, and daily classroom routines.
• Provide support to individual students and small groups as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and other school areas as assigned.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, respectful, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Encourage appropriate student behavior consistent with school expectations and Catholic values.
• Assist with attendance, classroom records, student materials, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Help prepare, organize, and maintain classroom materials and learning areas.
• Communicate effectively with the classroom teacher, administration, and staff regarding student needs or concerns.
• Support students across different grade levels, subject areas, and classroom routines as needed.
• Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of students at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, staff, and school matters.
• Follow all diocesan, school, health, safety, and emergency procedures and policies.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Patience

Job description

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

Holy Rosary School is seeking a caring, dependable, and responsible Substitute Teacher to provide classroom instruction and supervision in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher supports the mission of Catholic education by maintaining a safe, respectful, and faith-filled learning environment while ensuring continuity of instruction and classroom management.
The Substitute Teacher is responsible for following lesson plans provided by the regular teacher, supervising students, maintaining classroom order, and supporting student learning and engagement throughout the school day. The ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility, professionalism, patience, and a genuine interest in working with children in a Catholic school setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with lesson plans, instructional activities, and daily classroom routines.
• Provide support to individual students and small groups as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and other school areas as assigned.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, respectful, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Encourage appropriate student behavior consistent with school expectations and Catholic values.
• Assist with attendance, classroom records, student materials, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Help prepare, organize, and maintain classroom materials and learning areas.
• Communicate effectively with the classroom teacher, administration, and staff regarding student needs or concerns.
• Support students across different grade levels, subject areas, and classroom routines as needed.
• Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of students at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, staff, and school matters.
• Follow all diocesan, school, health, safety, and emergency procedures and policies.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow lesson plans, teacher directions, and school procedures.
• Patient, dependable, flexible, compassionate, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, faculty, staff, and families.
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic mission, values, and educational philosophy of the school.
• 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.

• flexible working times
• remote working options
• generous paid vacation increasing with service
• 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.