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Archdiocese of St. Louis·Saint Charles, Missouri
Teacher - Substitute
The substitute teacher maintains a safe and structured learning environment by following lesson plans and supervising students across various activities. They are responsible for classroom management, attendance tracking, and upholding the school's Catholic mission and values.
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 Substitute Teacher provides a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment for students when the regular classroom teacher is absent.
The substitute teacher follows the lesson plans and classroom procedures provided by the teacher, maintains appropriate classroom management, and supports the Catholic mission and values of the school.Job Responsibilities
Follow lesson plans and instructions provided by the regular classroom teacher.
Provide instruction and supervision appropriate to the students’ age and grade level.
Maintain a safe, respectful, orderly, and positive classroom environment.
Monitor student behavior and enforce classroom and school policies consistently.
Take attendance and complete other classroom documentation as required.
Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other assigned activities.
Communicate relevant classroom information or concerns to the regular teacher and/or school administration.
Protect student confidentiality and maintain professional boundaries.
Use appropriate instructional and classroom-management strategies.
Support the school's Catholic identity by modeling Christian values, respect, kindness, integrity, and service.
Participate in prayer and other school activities as appropriate.
Perform other duties assigned by the principal or school administration.
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree or teaching experience preferred.
Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred.
Strong communication, organization, and classroom-management skills.
Ability to work effectively with students of diverse learning needs and abilities.
Ability to follow directions and adapt to different classroom environments.
Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.
Practicing Catholic preferred, depending on school and diocesan requirements.
Must successfully complete required background checks, safeguarding training, and other diocesan/school 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.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a college degree or previous educational experience preferred. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and successfully complete all required background checks and safeguarding training.
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.