3rd-Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher

St. Rita Catholic School has an opening for a Long-Term Substitute Third-Grade Teacher to fill in due to maternity leave from February to May 2026.

First Through Fourth Grade Program Philosophy:

St. Rita Catholic School’s Elementary Program builds foundational academic competence through a variety of elementary curricula designed to differentiate students’ learning styles and knowledge and taught in a student-centered classroom. Elementary teachers strive to tap into their students’ natural curiosity through authentic, real-life experiences in an environment that encourages students to take risks and develop their voices. From the First through the Fourth grade, the school’s progressive pedagogy builds a literacy framework – language competency – that is a gateway to all forms of learning and understanding. Classroom teachers also intentionally work to develop fluency in elementary mathematics, religion, and literature. Developing elementary knowledge, skills, and experiences serves our belief that the framework for understanding begins with a firm foundation.

Utilizing The College and Heaven Standards set forth by the Diocese of Dallas, elementary teachers will create and provide experiences and activities that challenge all learners and set high standards for achievement. Elementary instructors guide students in building foundational knowledge in religion, literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Share the values and beliefs of our Catholic faith.
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Communicates effectively with students, peers, and other professionals.
• Design and deliver differentiated instruction that is based on data and addresses the following questions:
  • What does a student know?
  • What is a student able to do?
  • How will the student demonstrate mastery?
  • How will the instructor reteach unmastered material?
  • How will the instructor respond when a student already knows the material?
• Utilize both whole-group and small-group instructional methods.
• Instruct literacy and math in modified learning blocks.
• Provide an active and student-centered learning environment.
• Participate and collaborate as a member of a teaching team (vertically and horizontally).
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Abide by all policies as outlined in the Catholic Schools Office Handbook of Policies and Procedures for Elementary and Secondary Schools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.
• The ability to implement existing curriculum and lesson plans.
• Skill in delivering engaging, differentiated, and high-quality instruction.
• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process.
• Skill in using digital educational resources and appropriate technology.
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.

Interested and qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction,  Dr. Sue Hazzard, shazzard@strita.net