Teacher - Substitute

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Substitute Teacher to ensure continuity of learning when regular teachers are unavailable. The role requires following lesson plans, managing classrooms, and safeguarding student well-being across grade levels and subjects.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma (bachelor’s preferred) and valid substitute credentials. Strong communication, reliability, and adaptability are essential to support students, staff, and school policies within our Catholic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field preferred.
• Valid teaching certification or substitute teacher permit may be required depending on state regulations.
• Previous teaching or substitute teaching experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage classroom and adapt to varying grades and subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction and follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly learning environment.
• Support student engagement and address diverse learning needs.
• Monitor and assess student progress and complete assignments as directed.
• Communicate with teachers, staff, and administrators about classroom needs and incidents.
• Ensure student safety and well-being during instructional time.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Flexibility

Instructional technology

Professionalism

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

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

A Substitute Teacher is responsible for teaching and supervising students in the absence of the regular teacher. They must follow lesson plans, manage classroom behavior, and ensure the safety and well-being of students. The substitute teacher helps maintain continuity in the educational process and may work across various grade levels and subject areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Classroom Instruction: Implement lesson plans and instructional materials provided by the regular teacher or school administration. Deliver lessons using appropriate teaching strategies and resources, adapting activities as needed to support diverse student learning needs.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment by reinforcing school policies, managing student behavior, and addressing classroom disruptions with professionalism and consistency.
• Student Engagement and Support: Encourage active participation in classroom activities, provide guidance to promote student understanding, and support students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Monitor student progress, provide appropriate feedback, and administer assignments, quizzes, and assessments as directed. Ensure student work and required documentation are completed and submitted to the regular teacher or school administration.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicate effectively with students, teachers, staff, and administrators to support classroom continuity and student success. Promptly report behavioral concerns, conflicts, accidents, or other incidents to the appropriate personnel.
• Student Safety and Well-Being: Promote the physical, emotional, and social well-being of all students by maintaining appropriate supervision, following school safety and emergency procedures, and fostering an inclusive environment built on respect, responsibility, and care.

Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field preferred.
• Licensing and Certification: Valid teaching certification or substitute teacher permit may be required, depending on school and state regulations.
• Experience: Previous teaching, substitute teaching, or classroom experience preferred, but not always required.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, teachers, staff, and administrators.
• Classroom Management: Ability to maintain an orderly, respectful, and productive learning environment while addressing student behavior appropriately.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to adjust to varying classroom assignments, grade levels, lesson plans, and student needs.
• Instructional Technology: Basic proficiency in classroom technology, educational software, and instructional tools to support student learning.
• Professionalism and Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, sound judgment, patience, and a commitment to student safety, confidentiality, and school policies.

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 ScreeningAll 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.