Part-time Substitute Teacher

Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC), a Catholic elementary school, is searching for a part-time Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position requires an enthusiastic individual that can interact with and support young children. OLMC, with its fully degreed faculty, takes pride in its Archdiocesan curriculum and programs. OLMC offers a wide range of educational, spiritual and extracurricular activities. Its motivated students, engaged parents, expert staff, and its supportive parish family are the hallmarks of OLMC.

The candidate should be competent at following lesson plans created by the classroom teacher for children, management of supplies, and ensuring the spiritual and academic growth of students. In addition, the candidate must be able to assist students who may need additional support. It is an expectation that the Substitute Teacher will engage the children and work alongside them during the hours of the program.

Substitute Teacher Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities would include helping to create an engaging environment that fosters student creativity, develops students’ skills and a love of learning. The candidate will follow through with lesson plans created by the teacher, manage supplies, and ensure the spiritual and academic growth of students. In addition, the candidate must be able to assist students who may need additional support.

Deliver lesson plans created by the absent teacher.

Follow the schedule for the day in accordance with the plans.

Assist with the clean-up of supplies, messes, and general upkeep of the space.

Encourage students to develop self-help skills and independence.

Engage with students by supporting and actively monitoring the room.

Promote positive behavior through redirection, positive reinforcement, and adherence to the school’s behavioral policies.

Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.

Assist students who may need additional support.

The Candidate must have a:

Two- or four-year degree, four-year, preferred.

Prior experience working with children.

Commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and faith-based environment.

A practicing member of the Catholic faith, preferred.