Long Term Sub

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 Long-Term Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing consistent instruction, supervision, and classroom management during an extended absence of the regular classroom teacher. The substitute teacher follows the established curriculum and lesson plans while maintaining a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

The Long-Term Substitute Teacher supports the mission and values of Catholic education by serving as a positive role model and incorporating faith, respect, service, and Christian values into the daily classroom experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow and implement lesson plans, curriculum, and instructional expectations established by the regular classroom teacher and school administration.
• Provide engaging, age-appropriate instruction that supports student learning and academic progress.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and respectful classroom environment.
• Establish and maintain appropriate classroom routines, procedures, and expectations.
• Take attendance and maintain required classroom records and documentation.
• Assess and monitor student understanding and progress as directed by the regular teacher or school administration.
• Provide appropriate support and accommodations for students with varying learning needs.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, field trips, and other assigned activities.
• Maintain consistent classroom management and enforce school policies and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the principal and appropriate school staff regarding student progress, classroom needs, and concerns.
• Maintain appropriate communication with parents and guardians as directed by school administration.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and school matters.
• Participate in school meetings, professional development, prayer, and other activities as required during the assignment.
• Support the Catholic identity of the school through prayer, Christian example, and integration of Catholic values into the school day.
• Leave organized records and relevant information for the returning classroom teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or school administration.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or appropriate educational background preferred; requirements may vary based on diocesan and school policies.
• Previous classroom teaching or educational experience preferred.
• Strong classroom-management, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow curriculum plans while adapting instruction to student needs.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Dependable, flexible, patient, and able to work independently.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Practicing Catholic preferred, depending on school and diocesan requirements.
• Must successfully complete required background checks, safeguarding training, and other diocesan/school requirements.

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.