Substitute Teacher, Holy Spirit School

We are looking for substitute teachers available for both short and long-term assignments TK-8th Grade.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):

• 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.

Other

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.

Vision, Strategy and Leadership:

• 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.

Finances and Operations: N/A

Collaboration and Communication:

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

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• 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.

THIS POSITION SUPERVISES: Preschool Teachers and Preschool Teacher Assistants

THIS POSITION SUPERVISES (OTHERS): N/A

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

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