Sitter, Education ​/ Teaching

Mother's Day Out Substitute Teacher and Sitter

Date Revised:
October 9, 2026

Reports to:

Pastoral Assistant and Director of Formation

Location:

Holy Family Church

6150 Pershing Ave, Fort Worth 76107

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General

Position Summary:

In support of our mission to provide a Christ-centered early childhood education, the Mother's Day Out substitute or sitter will provide quality care and teacher support in a loving environment. The goal is to collaborate with families, striving to help each child grow mentally, socially and spiritually.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Understands the importance of respecting the Magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church as demonstrated by Sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church; seeks to serve others in the name of Jesus Christ.
• Responsible for Student Supervision.
• Aides and Substitutes are responsible for delivering the lessons as provided by the classroom teachers in a caring and loving manner.
• Follows Teacher Expectations Checklist distributed at the beginning of each school year
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the Diocese
• Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
• Plans for instruction with logically sequenced objectives, based on adopted curriculum and submitted according to the preschools policy
• Provides appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning
• Uses effective instructional methods/models according to professional standard practice
• Practices positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom
• Proactively communicates with parents regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
• Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner
• Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs.
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the students and staff
• Responsible for all other projects, tasks, committees, etc., as assigned.

Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:

Minimal Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position

Supervision Given and/or Received:

Moderate Supervision Given and/or Received

Internal Contacts:

• Diocese Pastors, Priests, Pastoral Assistant, Director of Formation, and employees.

External Contacts:

• Parents, diocese vendors, local, state, and federal agency representatives, and auditors.

Working Conditions and/or

Physical Requirements:

• This position works in a typical school environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the Diocese, tight deadlines and moderate workloads.
• Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.
• Able to access and maintain centralized departmental files. Involves extending arms and reaching files stored in multiple levels on shelves, climbing up a stepladder to access files.
• Ability to accept work interruptions while remaining focused on duties.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance.
• Required to work some nights and weekends
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to teach per school…