Teacher-Substitute

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Old Monroe (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Remote working options

Generous paid vacation

Personal leaves

Volunteer events

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide instruction and supervision in the absence of the regular teacher. You will follow established lesson plans, maintain routines, and foster a safe, respectful learning environment aligned with Catholic identity.

Responsibilities include delivering lessons, taking attendance, managing behavior, and coordinating with the regular teacher. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a substitute license if

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework preferred.
• Valid substitute teaching license or permit, if required by the state or diocese.
• Previous experience with children or adolescents preferred.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and manage classroom activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans and instructions provided by the regular teacher.
• Deliver instruction and assist students with assigned coursework and activities.
• Maintain classroom routines, expectations, and appropriate student behavior.
• Take attendance and complete required classroom documentation.
• Provide supervision during class, transitions, lunch, recess, dismissal, and other activities.
• Adapt to different subjects, classrooms, grade levels, and student needs.
• Encourage student participation and provide appropriate guidance and support.
• Communicate student concerns and relevant information to administration or the regular teacher.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
• Support the Catholic identity and mission of the school through prayer and faith-based activities.
• Follow all school policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and school information.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Professional boundaries

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework or degree preferred

Substitute teaching license/permit

Job description

Old Monroe, MO, US, 63369-2329

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 provides instruction and supervision in the absence of the regular teacher. The Substitute Teacher follows established lesson plans, maintains classroom routines, and supports a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment consistent with the Catholic identity and mission of the school.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans and instructions provided by the regular teacher.
• Deliver instruction and assist students with assigned coursework and activities.
• Maintain classroom routines, expectations, and appropriate student behavior.
• Take attendance and complete required classroom documentation.
• Provide supervision during class, transitions, lunch, recess, dismissal, and other assigned activities.
• Adapt to different subjects, classrooms, grade levels, and student needs.
• Encourage student participation and provide appropriate guidance and support.
• Communicate student concerns, incidents, and relevant classroom information to school administration or the regular teacher.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
• Support the Catholic identity and mission of the school, including prayer, religious instruction, and faith-based activities as appropriate.
• Follow all school policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and school information.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or degree preferred.
• Valid substitute teaching license or permit, if required by the state or diocese.
• Previous experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and manage classroom activities effectively.
• Strong communication, organization, flexibility, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic faith, mission, and values of the school.
• Successful completion of required background screening, child-safety training, and other diocesan 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.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better- 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.