Archdiocese of St. Louis·Saint Charles County, Missouri
The Substitute Teacher is tasked with providing instruction, managing the classroom, and ensuring a safe and productive learning environment when the regular teacher is absent. Key duties include implementing provided lesson plans, maintaining records, managing student behavior, and reporting daily events to administration.
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.
The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing instruction, classroom management, and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, and capable of following lesson plans while engaging students and upholding school policies.
The ideal candidate must be flexible, dependable, and capable of following established lesson plans while engaging students and adhering to school policies. All candidates receiving an offer must successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including background checks and drug screening.
Market context
Missouri schools commonly rely on substitute teachers to cover daily absences, so demand can be steady across districts and grade levels. This role is competitive because districts often look for candidates who can step into classrooms quickly, communicate clearly, and manage behavior with confidence; a certification or substitute permit may also be required. Review district-specific permit rules and classroom expectations before applying, and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.