Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher, 2025-26

Catholic Charities Jacksonville

ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. AUGUSTINE

BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Primary Function: Under the direction of the school principal, the Substitute Teacher is responsible for supporting the School and the Diocese of St. Augustine in their mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The Substitute Teacher shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in personal life.

• Shall recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the teacher’s professional and private life, and govern his/her life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles.
• Shall give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to a personal faith journey.
• Help build the School’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in, and help plan, School religious and service activities.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement and achieve academic goals and objectives as adopted by the School, along with a Catholic religious curriculum.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by showing current, thorough knowledge of the academic and religious curriculum and communicating effectively with students.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently evaluate student progress.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self‑direction and positive self‑image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with School and Diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents; attend faculty trainings and meetings promptly.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing School policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information; display sound judgment in dress and general behavior; follow School dress code standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong commitment to fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church; if a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church. If not baptized, must still abide by Catholic principles.
• Excellent communication skills, including written and oral, public speaking and presentation.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; self‑starter, well‑organized, and team player.
• Available for evening and weekend work as necessary; reliable transportation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in computer technology (word processing, Excel, etc.) and willingness to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapting appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Complete a criminal history and background check.
• Professional bearing with clean and neat personal appearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Certification as a State of Florida teacher (preferred).

Coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capabilities, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

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