Elementary Substitute Teacher

Job Title

Elementary Substitute Teacher (All areas)

• Job
• Position Type:
  Substitute/Elementary Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 4/23/2025
• Location:
  
  St. Joseph School, Danville, PA
• Date Available:
  
  Ongoing
• Closing Date:
  Ongoing

Fill in for teacher absences and teach pupils at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills in keeping with the school’s Catholic character and Gospel values.

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and maintain order among students.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Follow teacher instructions or lesson plan.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Conduct activities that provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups using lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
• Assign class work and homework.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups.
• Administer tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging learning opportunities and perseverance.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment to prevent injuries and damage.
• Lead activities that promote physical, mental, and social development (games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling).
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve competence.
• Supervise class projects, visits, and experiential activities and guide students in learning from them.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in the school library, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading/unloading.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and access to facilities.
• Prepare and supervise students for Mass and other sacramental preparation.

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or a related field.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Must comply with PA State clearance requirements.
• A State teaching certification is preferred, but not required.
• Must be a Catholic in good standing if teaching religion; otherwise, must respect the Catholic Church’s teachings on morality.

• Instructing – teaching others how to do something.
• Speaking – conveying information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension – understanding written material.
• Learning Strategies – selecting appropriate methods for new knowledge.
• Active Listening – giving full attention and asking clarifying questions.
• Monitoring – assessing performance to make improvements.
• Time Management – managing one’s own and others’ time.
• Active Learning – applying new information to problem‑solving.
• Writing – communicating effectively in appropriate written form.
• Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions.
• Social Perceptiveness – understanding others’ reactions.
• Service Orientation – looking for ways to help people.
• Mathematics – using mathematics to solve problems.
• Coordination – aligning actions with others.
• Persuasion – influencing others’ decisions or behavior.
• Negotiation – reconciling differences among parties.
• Judgment and Decision Making – choosing the best course of action.
• Complex Problem Solving – evaluating options to implement solutions.
• Science – applying scientific methods to solve problems.
• Equipment Selection – determining appropriate tools and equipment.

• Oral Expression – communicating information in speaking.
• Problem Sensitivity – recognizing when a problem exists.
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