Teacher, Substitute

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community as a Substitute Teacher, where your role is vital to maintaining educational continuity and student engagement. You'll be responsible for delivering lessons, managing classroom behavior, and ensuring the safety and well-being of students across various grade levels. This position offers flexibility and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. With a focus on work/life balance, the organization provides generous vacation and remote working options, making it an ideal place to grow your career while contributing to the community.

Benefits

Flexible Working Times

Remote Working Options

Generous Paid Vacation

Personal Leaves of Absence

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Teaching certification or substitute permit may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans and deliver instructional content.
• Maintain a safe and productive classroom environment.
• Engage students actively in learning activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Flexibility

Understanding of Classroom Technology

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

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Substitute Teacher - St. Catherine Laboure

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:

• Follow the lesson plan provided by the absent teacher or school administration.
• Deliver instructional content to students using appropriate materials, tools, and resources.
• Adapt lessons and activities as needed to meet the diverse needs of students.

Classroom Management:

• Maintain a safe, respectful, and productive classroom environment.
• Enforce school rules and policies to ensure smooth class operations.
• Manage student behavior and address disruptions using appropriate methods.

Student Engagement:

• Actively engage students in learning activities to promote participation.
• Provide guidance and support to help students understand the material.

Assessments and Feedback:

• Monitor student progress and provide feedback according to the lesson plan.
• Administer quizzes, tests, and assessments as required.
• Submit completed work and any necessary reports to the regular teacher or school administration.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with students, school staff, and administrators.
• Report any issues or incidents during the day, such as conflicts or accidents, to the appropriate personnel.

Safety and Well-being:

• Ensure the physical and emotional safety of students at all times.
• Follow any specific health, safety, or emergency protocols as required by the school.

Job Requirements

• Education:High school diploma required; a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field preferred.
• Licensing/Certification:A teaching certification or substitute teacher permit may be required.
• Experience:Prior teaching or classroom experience preferred but not always required.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage classroom behavior effectively.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in different educational settings.
  • Basic understanding of classroom technology and instructional tools.

At the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we believe that every job is a potential pathway to purpose. Join a community where your skills and passion align with a greater mission, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference for the Catholic faithful – and for the greater community – in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.

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.