Substitute Teacher

About the role

The Substitute Teacher supports the School and the Diocese of St. Augustine in their mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The teacher must embody Catholic principles both academically and behaviorally.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistently with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Absorb Catholic principles in the teacher’s professional and private life, and adhere strictly to Catholic moral strictures.
• Model Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and participating in a personal faith journey.
• Participate in and help plan School religious and service activities.
• Prepare lessons aligned with academic and religious curriculum objectives, and communicate effectively with students.
• Organize classroom learning and materials to enhance student productivity and motivation.
• Evaluate student progress using methods directly related to curriculum objectives and concepts taught.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach promoting self-direction and positive self-image.
• Manage inappropriate behavior effectively and maintain a functional learning environment.
• Cooperate with School and Diocesan administration, and work effectively with all staff members to foster positive relationships with students and parents.
• Attend scheduled faculty trainings and meetings.
• Enforce School policies and regulations professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and display sound judgment in dress and behavior.
• Follow School dress code standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of and strong commitment to fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church.
• If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• If not a baptized Catholic, must abide by Catholic principles in the teacher’s professional and private life.
• Excellent communications skills, including written and oral, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; self-starter and organized; team player.
• Available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation; able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in computer technology, including word processing and related software; ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and adapting strategies in a ministerial environment.
• Ability to complete a background check and Protecting God's Children (PGC) class.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capabilities, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.
• Required Activities: Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.