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Substitute Teacher

Archdiocese of St. Louis
Florissant, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Florissant, MO, US, 63031-5031

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Sacred Heart Catholic School is seeking dependable, flexible, and faith-filled Substitute Teachers to provide instructional support in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for maintaining a positive learning environment, implementing lesson plans, managing classroom behavior, and supporting the academic, spiritual, and social development of students while upholding the mission and values of Catholic education.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Follow lesson plans and instructions provided by the classroom teacher.
  • Maintain a safe, orderly, and productive classroom environment.
  • Deliver instruction and supervise students in accordance with school policies and procedures.
  • Manage classroom behavior using positive and respectful discipline techniques.
  • Take attendance and maintain appropriate classroom records.
  • Communicate with school administrators and staff regarding student needs and classroom activities.
  • Supervise students during classroom activities, lunch, recess, dismissal, and other assigned duties.
  • Foster a positive learning environment that supports student growth and achievement.
  • Uphold the mission, values, and teachings of the Catholic Church and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Prior experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or youth development setting preferred.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
  • Ability to follow lesson plans and adapt to different grade levels and classroom environments.
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Supportive of the mission and philosophy of Catholic education.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Ability to establish positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and families.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and respond effectively to changing classroom needs.
  • Demonstrated reliability, flexibility, and professionalism.

Sacred Heart Catholic School is committed to providing a faith-centered learning environment that promotes academic excellence, service, leadership, and spiritual growth. We welcome qualified candidates who are dedicated to supporting student success and contributing positively to our Catholic school community.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis 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.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

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.

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.

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