Preschool Substitute Teacher

Sullivan, MO, US, 63080-1523

About the role

Provide a warm, nurturing, and faith-centered learning environment for preschool students while supporting the classroom teacher and maintaining a safe, structured classroom. Responsibilities include supervising and engaging children in age-appropriate activities, assisting with daily routines, reinforcing positive behavior, and supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development. Demonstrate patience, flexibility, professionalism, and respect for the Catholic school’s mission and values while serving as a positive role model for young children.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans and instructional activities provided by the classroom teacher
• Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and other school areas as assigned
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and respectful classroom environment
• Encourage appropriate student behavior consistent with school expectations and Catholic values
• Take attendance and complete any required classroom records or reports
• Communicate effectively with school administration and staff regarding classroom needs or concerns
• Adapt to varying grade levels, subject areas, and classroom routines as needed
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, staff, and school matters
• Follow all diocesan, school, and emergency procedures and policies

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred
• Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills
• Ability to follow written lesson plans and directions
• Dependable, flexible, and professional demeanor
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff
• Practicing Catholic preferred but not required

Benefits

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.