Teacher, Substitute

Job Summary

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for maintaining continuity of instruction in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. In a Catholic school setting, the substitute also supports the faith-based mission of the school by modeling respectful behavior, reinforcing Catholic values, and helping maintain a positive, structured learning environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher
• Deliver instruction and supervise students in a variety of grade levels (e.g., K–8)
• Maintain classroom order and uphold school discipline policies
• Create a safe, respectful, and productive classroom environment
• Take attendance and manage classroom routines
• Adapt to different classroom settings, subjects, and age groups as needed
• Communicate relevant information about the day to the regular teacher and administration
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, or dismissal as assigned
• Support and participate respectfully in school prayer or religious activities

Job Requirements

• Substitute teaching permit or state certification (as required by state/diocese)
• Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting
• Able to follow directions and manage a classroom effectively

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.

Our Mission

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation 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.