Archdiocese of St. Louis·Washington, Missouri
Substitute Teachers are responsible for delivering lesson plans and managing classroom behavior in the absence of regular teachers. They must maintain a safe and respectful learning environment while upholding the mission and values of Catholic education.
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.
St Francis Borgia is seeking dedicated and qualified Substitute Teachers to support our students in the absence of regular classroom teachers. The ideal candidate will be flexible, dependable, and able to maintain the integrity of the Catholic school environment by continuing instruction, classroom management, and faith-centered guidance.
Job responsibilities
Deliver lesson plans and instructional materials left by the classroom teacher in a faithful and effective manner.
Manage classroom behavior in accordance with school policies to ensure a safe, respectful, and prayerful learning environment.
Uphold and support the mission, philosophy, and values of Catholic education.
Supervise students in the classroom, during lunch, recess, and transitions as needed.
Maintain daily records of student attendance and class activities.
Communicate professionally with students, staff, and administration.
Encourage and model Christian values, respect, and service in daily interactions.
Job requirements
Valid teaching certificate or substitute license (as required by the Diocese or state).
Prior classroom or educational experience preferred.
Practicing Catholic preferred; must respect and support the Catholic mission of the school.
Ability to follow lesson plans and manage a classroom independently.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
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.
Candidates must possess a valid teaching certificate or substitute license and have prior classroom experience preferred. Practicing Catholics are preferred, and candidates must demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.
Market context
Missouri school districts regularly need substitute teachers to cover daily absences and maintain classroom continuity, so candidates with a valid teaching certificate or substitute license and prior classroom experience are often competitive. Practicing Catholics may be preferred for this role, and strong communication and organizational skills can help in a fast-moving classroom setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of classroom management before applying.