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2nd Grade Maternity Leave Long Term Substitute (Aug-Jan) - St. James - Arlington Heights

Archdiocese of Chicago

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#Classroom Management#Academic Excellence#Elementary Education#Student Safety#PEL#Remote Learning#Catholic Education#Lesson Implementation
#Substitute Teaching
#Teaching Licensure
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$175 - $175 / HOURPosted 22 days ago

Location

Houston, Texas

Salary

$175 - $175 / HOUR

Quick overview

The substitute teacher is responsible for implementing lesson plans and maintaining a structured, nurturing classroom environment. They must ensure student safety and communicate effectively with parents, students, and administrators.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and a valid state teaching licensure. Experience with remote learning platforms and 1 to 3 years of teaching experience are required.

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Job description

Visit School Website [https://www.stjamesschoolah.org]

Catholic Schools Search [https://schools.archchicago.org/find-a-school]

The Archdiocese of Chicago is the third largest diocese in the United States and serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 15,000 employees across its ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region’s largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country’s largest seminaries. The Archdiocese’s primary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems.

Substitute teaching in one of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Elementary and Middle Schools is a rewarding experience for anyone who believes in the power of education and the strength of faith. As one of the largest private school systems in the nation with approximately 148 schools across Cook and Lake Counties, we are not just committed to our students’ success, but also your professional and spiritual success.

  • St.
  • James School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Substitute Elementary Teacher to join our vibrant Catholic school community.
  • Serving over 600 students from early childhood through eighth grade, St.
  • James School is a faith-filled environment committed to academic excellence, character formation, and student success.
  • The Elementary Teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing, structured, and engaging classroom environment that supports the academic, spiritual, and social-emotional growth of students.
  • Candidates should demonstrate strong instructional practices, effective classroom management, and a commitment to collaboration.
  • This position is for August through January.

Substitute Teacher

The substitute teacher will monitor students and their learning in the absence of the regularly scheduled teacher. The substitute will maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom while facilitating lesson plans left by the regularly scheduled teacher. A successful candidate will be one who is able to follow direction, hold students accountable, and is enthusiastic about education and learning.

Responsibilities

  • for Substitute Teacher:
  • Implement regularly scheduled teacher’s lesson plans and instructions or consult with principal or other relevant staff if lesson plan is not provided.
  • Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school.
  • Maintain records and draft notes on attendance, pertinent inquiries, and incidents.
  • Follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures of both the classroom and the school campus.
  • Ensure the safety of students.
  • Working with a diverse student population for all grade-levels
  • Communicate comfortably (written and orally) with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others.
  • Actively support the mission of the school

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a comparable field
  • Experience teaching through remote learning platforms
  • Valid state teaching licensure (we accept out-of-state teaching licenses)
  • 1 to 3 years teaching experience
  • Highschool Graduate

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here [https://archchicago-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bfitzgerald_archchicago_org/_layouts/OneNote.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fbfitzgerald_archchicago_org%2FDocuments%2FBetty%20%40%20Archdiocese%20of%20Chicago&wd=target%28TA%20Opportunities.one%7C6B29C5AA-D788-4841-B9EF-B6EC0632EB87%2FPay%20Transparency%20Paragraph%7C29967BCE-038B-450E-8A02-C2BFD027398B%2F%29%20onenote:https://archchicago-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bfitzgerald_archchicago_org/Documents/Betty%20@%20Archdiocese%20of%20Chicago/TA%20Opportunities.one#Pay%20Transparency%20Paragraph&section-id={6B29C5AA-D788-4841-B9EF-B6EC0632EB87}&page-id={29967BCE-038B-450E-8A02-C2BFD027398B}&object-id={1FAB1D20-8C6F-4CFE-AB99-A7740F4A9345}&B].

This opportunity offers

Long term Substitute - $165.00 per day - Long Term Substitute with PEL $175.00 per day. An employee’s pay within the range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

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Archdiocese of Chicago

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 221 parishes. Pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, the ninth Archbishop of Chicago since 2014, the archdiocese has more than...

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IndustryReligious Institutions
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
HQChicago, IL
Founded1843

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Market context

Texas 2nd Grade Substitute Demand

In Texas, 2nd grade long-term substitute roles are often competitive because schools need licensed teachers who can step into a classroom quickly and manage both in-person instruction and remote learning platforms. This posting requires a bachelor’s degree, valid state teaching licensure, and 1 to 3 years of teaching experience; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, saving candidates research time. Before applying, confirm the assignment dates and review how your experience supports continuity during a maternity leave placement.

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