Teacher - Substitute

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Cottleville (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph Cottleville is seeking a caring, dependable, and faith-filled Substitute Teacher to support students and faculty when regular teachers are absent.

The Substitute Teacher provides a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment while following the lesson plans and classroom routines established by the regular teacher. The ideal candidate is flexible, responsible, and enthusiastic about working with students of varying ages and learning needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and adapt to changing classroom needs.
• Dependable, punctual, flexible, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans and instructions provided by the regular classroom teacher.
• Provide engaging, age-appropriate instruction and learning activities.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and positive classroom environment.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, and other assigned duties.
• Communicate any significant classroom or student concerns to the appropriate school personnel.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

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

St. Joseph Cottlevilleis seeking acaring, dependable, and faith-filled Substitute Teacherto support our students and faculty when regular classroom teachers are absent. The Substitute Teacher provides a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment while following the lesson plans and classroom routines established by the regular teacher.

The ideal candidate is flexible, responsible, and enthusiastic about working with students of varying ages and learning needs. The Substitute Teacher serves as a positive role model and supports the school's Catholic mission, values, and commitment to the academic, spiritual, and personal growth of every student.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans and instructions provided by the regular classroom teacher.
• Provide engaging, age-appropriate instruction and learning activities.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and positive classroom environment.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, and other assigned duties.
• Establish and maintain appropriate classroom expectations and routines.
• Support students in completing assignments and participating appropriately in classroom activities.
• Use sound judgment when addressing student questions, needs, and behavior.
• Communicate any significant classroom or student concerns to the appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate records or notes regarding the day's activities, as requested.
• Respect student confidentiality and school policies at all times.
• Serve as a positive, professional role model for students.
• Support and uphold the Catholic identity, mission, and values
• Work cooperatively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred.
• Strong communication and classroom-management skills.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and adapt appropriately to changing classroom needs.
• Dependable, punctual, flexible, and professional.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Commitment to creating a positive and respectful learning environment.
• Commitment to the Catholic mission and values
• Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment screenings.

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.