Pre K Classroom Teacher Long Term Substitute

Location: Holy Ghost

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location:
  
  Holy Ghost Catholic School
• Date Available:
  
  Immediate Opening
• Closing Date: 11/27/2026

Catholic School Classroom Teacher - Pre K Long Term Substitute Summary

Holy Ghost Catholic School in Houston, Texas seeks a responsible, energetic and nurturing individual who has experience in teaching.

Category:

Full-time contract basis

Pay Rate:

depending on education & experience

Work Year:

school days Aug.

- May with some additional training days

The Successful Candidate Is Expected To

• Be mature, responsible, energetic and nurturing with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas State Teaching Certification
• Receive and pass a criminal background check clearance.
• Be trained and verified in Safe Haven child abuse awareness.
• Be committed to the philosophy of Catholic school and value oriented education.
• Have a current Catechist Certificate or working towards one.
• Able to handle both face-to-face teaching and remote online teaching.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible digital citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards as outlined in the Student & Faculty Handbooks, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with testing programs.
• Agrees to follow and uphold all COVID protocols set forth by the school's plan.
• Additional duties as assigned; full job description available from campus Principal.

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in person, through electronic means, and in writing.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Additional Job Functions

• Maintain record keeping of students learning and performance.
• Maintain classroom order and behavioral management to ensure the safety of the classroom.
• Oversea students in non-instructional duties, such as lunch, carpool, etc.
• Assist in morning; lunch, or afternoon duty as assigned.

A regular day for teachers includes the following physical activities:

• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk long distances across campus as well as within classroom
• Use hands to handle or manipulate tools of teaching (technology, textbooks, student work,…