Long Term Substitute (Parental Leave) First Grade - Ascension School – Oak Park

Archdiocese of Chicago•Oak Park, IL

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension School is seeking a Long Term Substitute Teacher for a First Grade Parental Leave position for the 2026-2027 school year. Ascension School is a thriving community of families and educators who work together to provide the highest quality academic programming and faith formation in an atmosphere of love, kindness, respect and inclusion. Our collaborative staff work together to support one another and our students. The substitute teacher will monitor students and their learning in the absence of the regularly scheduled teacher. The substitute will maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom while facilitating lesson plans left by the regularly scheduled teacher. A successful candidate will be one who is able to follow direction, hold students accountable, and is enthusiastic about education and learning.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in a comparable field
Experience teaching through remote learning platforms
Valid state teaching licensure (we accept out-of-state teaching licenses)
1 to 3 years teaching experience
Highschool Graduate

Responsibilities

Implement regularly scheduled teacher’s lesson plans and instructions or consult with principal or other relevant staff if lesson plan is not provided.
Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school.
Maintain records and draft notes on attendance, pertinent inquiries, and incidents.
Follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures of both the classroom and the school campus.
Ensure the safety of students.
Working with a diverse student population for all grade-levels
Communicate comfortably (written and orally) with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others.
Actively support the mission of the school