Teacher - Substitute

Job Summary

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing classroom instruction, supervision, and support in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher follows lesson plans and school guidelines while maintaining a safe, structured, respectful, and productive learning environment. In a Catholic school setting, the Substitute Teacher is expected to support the school’s Catholic identity and mission by modeling Christian values, demonstrating respect and compassion toward students, and contributing to a positive, faith-filled educational environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans, classroom procedures, and instructions provided by the regular teacher.
• Provide instruction and learning support across a variety of subjects and grade levels, as assigned.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and respectful classroom environment.
• Establish clear expectations for student behavior and consistently follow school rules and policies.
• Provide appropriate supervision and ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
• Take accurate attendance and manage daily classroom routines and procedures.
• Assist students with assigned classroom work and provide clarification or support when appropriate.
• Adapt effectively to different classrooms, grade levels, subjects, and student needs.
• Monitor student behavior and address routine classroom issues using appropriate classroom-management strategies.
• Communicate significant student behavior, concerns, incidents, or other relevant information to the appropriate school staff.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned duties.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and school matters.
• Use classroom materials, technology, and resources appropriately and responsibly.
• Follow all school policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and emergency protocols.
• Support the Catholic identity, mission, and values of the school.
• Participate respectfully in prayer, religious activities, and other faith-based practices as appropriate to the school environment.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, patience, kindness, responsibility, and respect.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or adolescents in an educational, childcare, youth, or related setting preferred.
• Ability to effectively follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain classroom structure and manage student behavior appropriately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different grade levels, subjects, classrooms, and teaching environments.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and able to work independently.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment.
• Willingness to support and respect the Catholic identity, mission, traditions, and values of the school.

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.