Substitute Teacher

Archdiocese of St. Louis•Villa Ridge, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher supports the mission of St. John the Baptist Catholic School by providing instruction, supervision, and care for students when the regular classroom teacher is absent. The role follows established lesson plans, maintains classroom routines, and fosters a safe, respectful, engaging environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth. The Substitute Teacher helps ensure continuity of instruction while supporting students’ intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual development in an environment rooted in Catholic values and the teachings of Jesus Christ. The individual is expected to uphold the school’s Catholic identity and contribute positively to the spiritual, academic, and personal development of the school community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant education, training, or experience may also be considered.
Previous teaching, substitute teaching, classroom, or youth-related experience preferred.
Ability to follow lesson plans and maintain an organized, productive classroom environment.
Strong classroom management, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with students across a variety of grade levels and learning needs.
Flexibility, dependability, sound judgment, and ability to respond appropriately to changing classroom needs.
Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.
Ability to maintain student confidentiality and adhere to school policies and professional standards.
Must meet applicable Archdiocese of St. Louis and school employment requirements, including background screenings, safe-environment training, and other applicable child-safety requirements.
Must successfully complete required pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and other screenings deemed necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Previous teaching, substitute teaching, classroom, or youth-related experience.

Responsibilities

Implement lesson plans, instructional materials, and assignments provided by the regular classroom teacher.
Maintain a positive, structured, and engaging classroom environment that supports student learning and participation.
Supervise students and uphold school policies, classroom expectations, and established procedures throughout the school day.
Promote respectful behavior, personal responsibility, cooperation, and positive interactions among students.
Adapt instructional approaches to meet the developmental and learning needs of students across assigned grade levels and subject areas.
Take attendance, communicate relevant classroom information, and complete required documentation as directed.
Ensure student safety and well-being by following safety procedures, emergency protocols, and supervision guidelines.
Communicate classroom concerns, student needs, and pertinent information to the principal, school administration, or regular classroom teacher as appropriate.
Collaborate professionally with faculty, staff, and school administrators to support continuity of instruction and daily school operations.
Uphold the mission, values, teachings, and traditions of the Catholic Church and support the school’s faith-centered culture.
Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, patience, integrity, compassion, and respect.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the educational mission and daily operations of the school.