Substitute Teachers PK-8

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School in Dallas, Texas, seeks a Substitute Teacher for grades PK-8 to support classroom teachers and students.

The role involves assisting with lesson planning, materials preparation, and guiding learning activities under the teacher's direction. The Educational Support role emphasizes modeling Catholic values, effective communication with families, and maintaining Records per school policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• No experience required.
• Special hours or days may be required; able to manage stress in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling Catholic Church teachings.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents and other professionals.
• Monitors and assists individual students in small groups to support learning activities.
• Supervises students at lunch, recess and in routine movement.
• Performs clerical tasks and prepares instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Meets staff development guidelines set by the Diocese/local administration.
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
• Maintains a work schedule that serves students and staff.

Skills

Catholic teachings

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Student motivation

Organization

Technology proficiency

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Diocese of Dallas Schools St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School - Dallas, Texas Open in Google Maps

Substitute Teachers PK-8

Diocese of Dallas Schools St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School - Dallas, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Diocese of Dallas Catholic Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5962280
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

General Summary of the Position

The educational support aide fulfills the mission of the school by assisting the classroom teacher in planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the students in the Catholic school for whom the teacher is responsible within the framework of the school’s philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The classroom assistant helps the teacher prepare instructional materials, assists with students, and supports learning activities that have been defined by the teacher. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school

• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church

• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese

• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters

• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals

• Monitors and assists individual students in small instructional groups to support learning activities

• Supervises students at lunch, recess, and in routine movement

• Performs clerical tasks, prepares instructional materials and bulletin boards as indicated by the classroom teacher

• Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administration

• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits

• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff

• Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy

• Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning

• Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs

• Ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues in an instructional setting

• Ability to follow directions and handle multiple tasks

• Possesses proficient technology skills

• Other duties as assigned

• Abide by all policies as outlined in the Catholic Schools Office Handbook of Policies and Procedures for Elementary and Secondary Schools

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church

• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form

• Able to work well with others in the school community

• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously

• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process

• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format

• Skill in job appropriate technology

• Skill in critical thinking and planning

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• No experience required

Special Requirements:

• Special hours or days required for the position
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions

This position requires a Pre-Employment Declaration.

Pre Employment Declaration

Physical Requirements Specific to the Job:

N/A

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of the position may be changed at the sole discretion of the employer.

Employer reserves the right to modify this job description without notice to the employee. This job description is not a contract and does not alter the employee’s at-will employment status.

Position Type: Substitute
Job Categories:

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Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nancy Plough , Business Manager
• St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
• Email: [e-mail]