Reports to: Appropriate Division Head

Department: Upper, Middle, and/or Lower Schools

Status: Part-Time

Date Posted: 08/01/2023

Start Date: 08/01/2023

About Saint Mary’s Hall

Founded in 1879, Saint Mary’s Hall is an independent co-ed day school serving students and families of all faiths. Since its founding, Saint Mary’s Hall has called four campuses home. Though the faces and structures change over time, the heart of Saint Mary’s Hall endures from generation to generation.

Situated on a picturesque, tree-covered 60-acre bluff above Salado Creek in Northeast San Antonio since 1968, the campus, located at 9401 Starcrest Dr., serves all students in a beautiful state-of-the-art facility. Saint Mary’s Hall is a special place built on strong community bonds, rich traditions, and a culture of belonging for all students. Graduates leave Saint Mary’s Hall confidently armed with the skills, knowledge, study habits, and self-awareness needed to thrive in college and find fulfillment in life.

Position Description

The substitute teacher is responsible for operating a class in the absence of the regular teacher. Saint Mary's Hall uses the Frontline Substitute software system.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies
• Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate
• Organizes students for effective instruction
• Completes a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular classroom teacher
• Collects and places students’ papers in regular teacher’s desk
• Complies with and supports school regulations and policies
• Performs other related duties as assigned by division head

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or post graduate work in subject matter and/or counseling
• A minimum of one year teaching and administration experience in a school environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

Other Information

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employed. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic professional and learning environment that encourages innovation, please apply at https://www.smhall.org/about/employment-opportunities

Saint Mary’s Hall

9401 Starcrest Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78217

www.smhall.org