Teacher - Substitute

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing classroom instruction, supervision, and support in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher follows lesson plans and school guidelines while maintaining a safe, structured, respectful, and productive learning environment.

In a Catholic school setting, the Substitute Teacher is expected to support the school’s Catholic identity and mission by modeling Christian values, demonstrating respect and compassion toward students, and contributing to a positive, faith-filled educational environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans, classroom procedures, and instructions provided by the regular teacher.

• Provide instruction and learning support across a variety of subjects and grade levels, as assigned.

• Maintain a positive, orderly, and respectful classroom environment.

• Establish clear expectations for student behavior and consistently follow school rules and policies.

• Provide appropriate supervision and ensure the safety and well-being of all students.

• Take accurate attendance and manage daily classroom routines and procedures.

• Assist students with assigned classroom work and provide clarification or support when appropriate.

• Adapt effectively to different classrooms, grade levels, subjects, and student needs.

• Monitor student behavior and address routine classroom issues using appropriate classroom-management strategies.

• Communicate significant student behavior, concerns, incidents, or other relevant information to the appropriate school staff.

• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned duties.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and school matters.

• Use classroom materials, technology, and resources appropriately and responsibly.

• Follow all school policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and emergency protocols.

• Support the Catholic identity, mission, and values of the school.

• Participate respectfully in prayer, religious activities, and other faith-based practices as appropriate to the school environment.

• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, patience, kindness, responsibility, and respect.

Job Requirements

• Valid substitute teaching license or permit, if required by state or diocesan regulations.

• Previous experience working with children or adolescents in an educational, childcare, youth, or related setting preferred.

• Ability to effectively follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to maintain classroom structure and manage student behavior appropriately.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to adapt quickly to different grade levels, subjects, classrooms, and teaching environments.

• Dependable, punctual, professional, and able to work independently.

• Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment.

• Willingness to support and respect the Catholic identity, mission, traditions, and values of the school.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.



 
Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.