Teacher, Substitute

Archdiocese; Cottleville (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Remote working options

Generous paid vacation increasing with

Personal leaves of absence

Job summary

Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, faith-filled learning environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

You will follow lesson plans, supervise students, and support academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development in line with Catholic values. The role requires maintaining classroom routines, communicating with staff, and upholding the school’s mission.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching, substitute teaching, or experience working with children is preferred.
• Ability to follow written lesson plans and school procedures.
• Support the mission, values and Catholic identity of the school.
• Must meet all background screening, child protection training and safe-environment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans and activities prepared by the regular teacher.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and engaging classroom environment.
• Supervise students and ensure safety during all activities and transitions.
• Follow school policies, procedures, and disciplinary guidelines.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, Catholic environment and participate in school prayer.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Patience

Flexibility

Professionalism

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 is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled learning environment for students in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The substitute teacher follows lesson plans, maintains classroom routines, supervises students, and supports the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of each child in accordance with the mission and values of the Catholic school.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans and instructional activities prepared by the regular classroom teacher.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and engaging classroom environment.
• Supervise students and ensure their safety at all times, including during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, and other assigned duties.
• Follow school policies, classroom procedures, and established disciplinary guidelines.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and caring atmosphere consistent with Catholic teachings and Gospel values.
• Support the school's Catholic identity and mission through respectful conduct and appropriate participation in school activities and prayer.
• Take attendance and maintain accurate records as directed.
• Adapt instruction to meet students' learning needs and follow any accommodations or instructions provided.
• Communicate relevant classroom information, student concerns, and completed assignments to the regular classroom teacher and school administration.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and school matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or school administration.

Job Requirements

• Previous teaching, substitute teaching, or experience working with children is preferred.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written lesson plans and school procedures.
• Demonstrated patience, flexibility, dependability, and professionalism.
• Willingness to support the mission, values, and Catholic identity of the school.
• Ability to meet all applicable background screening, child protection training, and safe-environment requirements.

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.