Long-Term Substitute Teacher

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

Job Summary

The Long-Term Substitute Teacher provides consistent instruction, supervision, and classroom management during an extended absence of the regular classroom teacher. The position follows established curriculum, lesson plans, and school policies while maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment. The Long-Term Substitute Teacher also supports the mission of Catholic education by serving as a positive role model and fostering an environment grounded in faith, respect, service, and Christian values.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow and implement established lesson plans, curriculum, and instructional expectations.

• Provide engaging, age-appropriate instruction and support student learning and academic progress.

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

• Establish and maintain appropriate classroom routines, procedures, and expectations.

• Take attendance and maintain required classroom records and documentation.

• Monitor student understanding and progress and provide appropriate support for varying learning needs.

• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, field trips, and other assigned activities.

• Communicate student progress, classroom needs, and concerns to the principal and appropriate school staff.

• Maintain appropriate communication with parents and guardians as directed by school administration.

• Maintain confidentiality of student information and school matters.

• Participate in required school meetings, professional development, prayer, and other school activities.

• Support the Catholic identity of the school through prayer, Christian example, and the integration of Catholic values into the school day.

• Provide organized records and relevant information for the returning classroom teacher.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or school administration.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant educational experience preferred.

• Previous classroom or educational experience preferred.

• Strong communication, organization, classroom-management, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to follow established curriculum and lesson plans while responding appropriately to student needs.

• Ability to build positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

• Dependable, flexible, patient, and able to work independently.

• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

• Practicing Catholic preferred, as applicable to school and diocesan requirements.

• Successful completion of required background checks, safeguarding training, and other school or diocesan requirements.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation 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.