St Vincent De Paul Church·Denver, Colorado
The Substitute Teacher provides grade-appropriate instruction following provided lesson plans while maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment. They are responsible for upholding the Catholic culture and doctrinal teachings of the Archdiocese of Denver and St. Vincent de Paul School.
The Substitute Teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver. The teacher is hired by and directly accountable to the principal or assistant principal of St. Vincent de Paul School. The substitute teacher is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of St. Vincent de Paul School, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. The substitute teacher cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education and helps build a Catholic culture in the school, ordered towards discipleship.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education; Requires appropriate training, certification and/or credentialing; Compliance with Safe Environment requirements. COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS: Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043); Refrain from promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals; Effective supervisory skills; Effective listening and verbal communication skills; Must have understanding of child development skills necessary to relate to the students being taught; Must have appropriate control and discipline techniques to successfully manage a classroom; Must work cooperatively with school staff and administration; Sound judgment and decision-making skills; Knowledge of and willingness to implement safety and emergency procedures; Positive references and recommendations; Successfully pass a criminal background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires lifting up to 40 pounds and carrying up to 40 pounds. Ability to execute appropriate safety and emergency procedures, including leading evacuations and providing basic first aid. About the Employer St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School is located in Denver, Colorado and serves students from 3-year-old Preschool through 8th Grade. We serve about 400 students with two rounds of each grade.
Market context
Colorado K-8 substitute teacher roles are often in demand because schools need reliable coverage for teacher absences and short-term staffing gaps. These positions can be competitive when districts look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, teaching certification, and alignment with Catholic school expectations; on this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, confirm your certification status and background-check readiness before submitting.