Substitute Teacher, Saint Catherine of Alexandria School, School Year 2026-2027

We are looking for multiple substitute teachers willing to do both short-term and long-term subbing.

• Provide leadership and assume full responsibility for preschool operations in the absence of the Preschool Director.
• Ensure implementation of the program’s philosophy, policies, and curriculum, maintaining consistency and continuity of instruction and care.
• Supervise and support preschool staff, including teachers and assistants; provide guidance, delegation, and performance feedback as needed.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing environment in full compliance with licensing, health, and safety regulations.
• Oversee daily school operations, including staffing, scheduling, student supervision, attendance, and classroom coverage.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, addressing questions, concerns, and communications in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with all security procedures, including check-in/out, emergency preparedness, and incident reporting.
• Monitor classroom environments and instructional quality to ensure developmentally appropriate practices.
• Support and enforce all state licensing requirements and ensure documentation is complete and up to date.
• Collaborate with the Principal and administrative team on operational needs, staffing issues, and program concerns.
• Respond to emergencies, behavioral incidents, and parent concerns with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Support staff in maintaining positive classroom management and student engagement.

• Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
• Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
• Work as part of a team.
• Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Has a calling and a passion for ministry with preschool age children and their families that are grounded in an understanding and appreciation of Catholic theology.
• Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Able to interact with school-aged children in a warm, confident manner.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and effectively manage programs, services, and innovations according to Preschool program needs.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and human relations skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, detailed-oriented, and reliable.
• Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with principal, pastor, parents, staff, diocesan departments, and the general public.
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
• Ethical and discreet team player.

Preschool Teachers and Preschool Teacher Assistants

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field with 24 ECE/CD units, including core, 6…