Teacher - Substitute

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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.

The Substitute Teacher provides classroom instruction and supervision in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. In a Catholic school setting, the Substitute Teacher supports the academic program while modeling Christian values, maintaining classroom structure, and contributing to a respectful, safe, and faith-filled learning environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, patient, and able to confidently adapt to different classrooms, subjects, and grade levels.

• Follow lesson plans, classroom procedures, and instructions provided by the regular teacher.
• Deliver instruction and facilitate learning activities across various subjects and grade levels as assigned.
• Maintain classroom order and enforce school rules, policies, and expectations.
• Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
• Take attendance and manage daily classroom routines.
• Provide appropriate assistance and encouragement to students.
• Adapt to different classrooms, subjects, grade levels, and student needs.
• Monitor student behavior and address concerns in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Communicate relevant information regarding student behavior, classroom activities, or concerns to the regular teacher or school administration.
• Supervise students during class, transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, dismissal, and other activities as assigned.
• Follow all school policies and procedures regarding student safety, supervision, discipline, and confidentiality.
• Support and participate in school prayer, religious activities, and faith-based practices when appropriate.
• Model Catholic values through respectful, compassionate, and professional interactions with students and staff.
• Leave the classroom organized and provide appropriate notes or information for the returning teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.

• Valid substitute teaching license or permit, as required by the state, diocese, or school.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework or a degree in education is preferred.
• Previous experience working with children or adolescents in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and effectively manage a classroom.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different grade levels, subjects, and classroom environments.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and able to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and school matters.
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic identity, mission, and values of the school.
• Must complete all required background checks, child-safety training, and other diocesan or school 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.

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.

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