2nd Grade Maternity Leave (Aug-Nov) - St. James - Arlington Heights
About The Position
St. James School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Substitute Elementary Teacher to join our vibrant Catholic school community. Serving over 600 students from early childhood through eighth grade, St. James School is a faith-filled environment committed to academic excellence, character formation, and student success. The Elementary Teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing, structured, and engaging classroom environment that supports the academic, spiritual, and social-emotional growth of students. Candidates should demonstrate strong instructional practices, effective classroom management, and a commitment to collaboration. This position is for August through November.
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
Nice To Haves
- Ability to follow direction
- Ability to hold students accountable
- Enthusiasm about education and learning
Responsibilities
- Monitor students and their learning in the absence of the regularly scheduled teacher.
- Maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom while facilitating lesson plans left by the regularly scheduled teacher.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Benefit programs
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Career Level
Mid Level
