Substitute Teacher SY

The Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine is seeking a Substitute Teacher at Assumption Catholic School.

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Abide by Catholic principles in professional and private life.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community.
• Help build the School’s faith community by participating in and helping plan School religious and service activities.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement and achieve academic goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of the academic and religious curriculum.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with School and Diocesan administration.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing School policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Complete a criminal history and background check.
• Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Institution.
• Certified by the State of Florida as a Teacher.

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

Required

Activities:

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

This is a full-time, entry-level position in the education and training industry at a non-profit organization.