Substitute Teacher

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

The Substitute Teacher provides classroom coverage when a regular teacher is absent, maintaining a positive, safe, and productive learning environment for students. The Substitute Teacher follows lesson plans and school expectations, supports student learning, and upholds the mission and values of the Catholic school community.

• Follow lesson plans and instructional materials provided by the regular classroom teacher.
• Provide appropriate instruction and supervision in the teacher’s absence.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
• Take attendance and communicate any significant student concerns or classroom issues to the appropriate school personnel.
• Supervise students during class periods, study halls, and other assigned duties.
• Ensure students follow school policies, classroom expectations, and behavioral standards.
• Encourage student participation and support a positive learning experience.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and school matters.
• Report any safety, behavioral, or academic concerns to the appropriate administrator or staff member.
• Complete any additional classroom or supervisory responsibilities assigned by school administration.
• Serve as a positive role model who reflects the values and mission of the Catholic school.

• Previous experience working with adolescents or in an educational setting preferred.
• Strong communication, classroom management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and adapt to different classroom environments.
• Dependable, professional, patient, and flexible.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Must meet all school and/or diocesan requirements for employment, including applicable background screening and safe-environment requirements.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.