Teacher - Substitute

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Sullivan (MO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Paid vacation

Personal leaves

Volunteer events

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Substitute Teacher to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive classroom while following lesson plans and school policies.

You will communicate with students and staff, manage behavior, take attendance, and provide instructional support across different grade levels. This role supports diocesan and school procedures, with opportunities for flexible scheduling, remote work options, and involvement in faith-based education.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with children or in an educational setting preferred.
• Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written lesson plans and directions.
• Dependable, flexible, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.
• Practicing Catholic preferred but not required.
• Must complete required background checks and Safe Environment training in accordance with diocesan policies.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans and instructional activities provided by the classroom teacher.
• Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and other school areas as assigned.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and respectful classroom environment.
• Encourage appropriate student behavior consistent with school expectations and Catholic values.
• Take attendance and complete any required classroom records or reports.
• Communicate effectively with school administration and staff regarding classroom needs or concerns.
• Adapt to varying grade levels, subject areas, and classroom routines as needed.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, staff, and school matters.
• Follow all diocesan, school, and emergency procedures and policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Follow lesson plans

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Catholic values

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

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

Substitute Teacher who maintains a safe, respectful, and productive classroom environment while following lesson plans and school policies. Effectively communicates with students and staff, manages classroom behavior, takes attendance, and provides instructional support. Quickly adapts to different grade levels, subjects, and classroom settings while ensuring continuity of learning.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans and instructional activities provided by the classroom teacher
• Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and other school areas as assigned
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and respectful classroom environment
• Encourage appropriate student behavior consistent with school expectations and Catholic values
• Take attendance and complete any required classroom records or reports
• Communicate effectively with school administration and staff regarding classroom needs or concerns
• Adapt to varying grade levels, subject areas, and classroom routines as needed
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, staff, and school matters

Follow all diocesan, school, and emergency procedures and policies

Job Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred
• Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills
• Ability to follow written lesson plans and directions
• Dependable, flexible, and professional demeanor
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff
• Practicing Catholic preferred but not required
• Must complete required background checks and Safe Environment training in accordance with diocesan 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 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.