Substitute Teacher K - 8

Archdiocese of St. LouisTruesdale, MO
Onsite

About The Position

Holy Rosary School is seeking a caring, dependable, and responsible Substitute Teacher to provide classroom instruction and supervision in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher supports the mission of Catholic education by maintaining a safe, respectful, and faith-filled learning environment while ensuring continuity of instruction and classroom management. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for following lesson plans provided by the regular teacher, supervising students, maintaining classroom order, and supporting student learning and engagement throughout the school day. The ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility, professionalism, patience, and a genuine interest in working with children in a Catholic school setting.

Requirements

  • Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred.
  • Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to follow lesson plans, teacher directions, and school procedures.
  • Patient, dependable, flexible, compassionate, and professional demeanor.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, faculty, staff, and families.
  • Commitment to supporting the Catholic mission, values, and educational philosophy of the school.
  • Practicing Catholic preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the classroom teacher with lesson plans, instructional activities, and daily classroom routines.
  • Provide support to individual students and small groups as directed by the classroom teacher.
  • Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and other school areas as assigned.
  • Maintain a positive, orderly, respectful, and nurturing classroom environment.
  • Encourage appropriate student behavior consistent with school expectations and Catholic values.
  • Assist with attendance, classroom records, student materials, and other administrative tasks as needed.
  • Help prepare, organize, and maintain classroom materials and learning areas.
  • Communicate effectively with the classroom teacher, administration, and staff regarding student needs or concerns.
  • Support students across different grade levels, subject areas, and classroom routines as needed.
  • Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of students at all times.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, staff, and school matters.
  • Follow all diocesan, school, health, safety, and emergency procedures and policies.
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