Teacher - Substitute

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

A Substitute Teacher is responsible for teaching and supervising students in the absence of the regular teacher. They must follow lesson plans, manage classroom behavior, and ensure the safety and well-being of students. The substitute teacher helps maintain continuity in the educational process and may work across various grade levels and subject areas

Job Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans and instructional materials provided by the absent teacher or school administration.
• Deliver instructional content using appropriate teaching materials, tools, and classroom resources.
• Adapt lessons, activities, and instructional approaches to support the diverse learning needs of students.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, organized, and productive classroom environment.
• Enforce school rules, policies, and classroom expectations consistently and appropriately.
• Monitor and manage student behavior, addressing disruptions and conflicts in a professional manner.
• Engage students in learning activities that encourage participation, collaboration, and academic growth.
• Provide guidance, clarification, and support to help students understand instructional material and complete assignments.
• Monitor student progress and provide appropriate feedback based on lesson objectives and classroom activities.
• Administer quizzes, tests, and other assessments as directed by the regular teacher or school administration.
• Collect and submit completed student work, assessments, and required documentation to the regular teacher or designated administrator.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, teachers, school staff, and administrators.
• Report classroom concerns, student conflicts, accidents, behavioral incidents, or other issues to the appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain awareness of student needs and respond appropriately to academic, behavioral, and social concerns.
• Promote and support the physical and emotional safety and well-being of all students.
• Follow all school health, safety, emergency, and security procedures and protocols.
• Perform other classroom and student-support duties as assigned by school administration.

Job Requirements

• Classroom Instruction: Follow lesson plans provided by the absent teacher or school administration. Deliver instructional content using appropriate materials, tools, and resources. Adapt lessons and activities as needed to meet the diverse learning needs of students.

• Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, respectful, and productive classroom environment. Enforce school rules and policies and manage student behavior using appropriate classroom management techniques.

• Student Engagement: Engage students in learning activities and encourage active participation. Provide guidance, clarification, and support to help students understand instructional materials and complete assignments.

• Assessments and Feedback: Monitor student progress and provide feedback in accordance with lesson plans and instructional objectives. Administer quizzes, tests, and other assessments as required. Submit completed student work and necessary reports to the regular teacher or school administration.

• Communication: Communicate effectively and professionally with students, teachers, school staff, and administrators. Report student concerns, conflicts, accidents, behavioral issues, or other incidents to the appropriate personnel.

• Safety and Well-being: Maintain the physical and emotional safety and well-being of students at all times. Follow school health, safety, emergency, and security procedures and protocols.

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.