Daily Substitute Teacher, St. Anne School

Diocese of Allentown • Bethlehem, PA

47d • Onsite

About The Position

A daily substitute teacher fills in for the classroom teacher for students in kindergarten through 8th grade during the teacher’s temporary absence. The substitute follows the classroom teacher’s lesson plans and daily activities while guiding students in the classroom setting. The position supports an ongoing culture of faith, continuous learning, quality, integrity, mutual respect, and Catholic values, and requires employees to respect Church teachings and discipline regarding faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle consistent with Catholic teachings.

This is a part-time, day-to-day position reporting to the School Principal. The normal classroom work schedule is 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday through Friday. Work outside normal hours may be required to attend meetings, open houses, and workshops.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or an Education-related field.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise an educational program established by the classroom teacher.
• Ability to communicate positively and enthusiastically with parents, students, and coworkers.
• Understanding of child development and the skills needed to relate to students being taught.
• Understanding of employee supervision and the communication skills needed to work collegially and effectively with adult employees and volunteers.
• Ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
• Ability to maintain high energy and respond calmly to overwhelming or difficult situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, credibility, integrity, and self-confidence.
• Before interview, provide clear Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Pennsylvania Act 153 of 2014; the clearances must be at least one year old.
• Attend a Protecting God’s Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.
• Respect the teachings and discipline of the Catholic Church regarding faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle in conformity with Church teachings.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a well-managed classroom and a safe, positive learning environment.
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in hallways, on the playground, and in the cafeteria.
• Follow and implement lesson plans, classwork, homework, and tests; attend parent-teacher conferences if needed.
• Provide appropriate materials and resources to support student learning.
• Prepare a report for the classroom teacher covering student attendance, lesson-plan progress, disciplinary actions, and positive developments.
• Know emergency evacuation routes and the procedures and regulations for assigned classrooms.
• Support a school culture characterized by faith, continuous learning, quality, integrity, mutual respect, and Catholic values.
• Model the expectations and mission of the school and diocese, including expectations in their handbooks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level