What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Substitute position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
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
The Substitute Teacher provides instruction, supervision, and care for students in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher follows lesson plans, maintains established classroom routines and expectations, and creates a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
The Substitute Teacher may serve across various grade levels and subject areas and is responsible for maintaining continuity of instruction while supporting the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of students.
As a member of the Catholic school community, the Substitute Teacher is expected to support and uphold the school's Catholic mission and serve as a positive role model of faith, respect, kindness, responsibility, and service.
Job Responsibilities
Classroom Instruction
Follow lesson plans and instructional materials provided by the absent teacher or school administration.
Deliver planned instructional content using appropriate classroom materials, technology, tools, and resources.
Provide clear directions and guidance to students regarding assignments, classroom activities, and expectations.
Adapt lessons or activities as appropriate while maintaining the instructional goals established by the regular teacher.
Provide appropriate support and encouragement to students with differing learning needs.
Maintain classroom routines, procedures, and instructional expectations established by the school and regular classroom teacher.
Monitor student progress and participation and communicate relevant observations to the regular teacher or school administration.
Classroom Management and Student Supervision
Maintain a safe, respectful, orderly, and productive classroom environment.
Establish and reinforce appropriate classroom expectations in accordance with school policies.
Manage student behavior fairly, consistently, and respectfully.
Address disruptions, conflicts, and student concerns using appropriate classroom-management strategies.
Maintain active supervision of students at all times and follow school procedures for transitions, recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned duties.
Seek assistance from the Principal or designated school staff when student behavior or other situations require additional support.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with all students.
Follow all school policies and procedures related to student safety, confidentiality, discipline, and supervision.
Job Requirements
Support and contribute to the Catholic identity and mission of the school.
Model Christian values through words, actions, and interactions with students, families, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Foster an environment characterized by respect, kindness, compassion, responsibility, service, and dignity for every student.
Respect and support the school's religious practices, traditions, and expectations.
Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and school matters.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with school administration, faculty, staff, students, and families.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designated school administrator.
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.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $36,346 - $48,608