Substitute Teacher

Job Summary

The Substitute Teacher supports the mission of St. John the Baptist Catholic School by providing instruction, supervision, and care for students in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher follows established lesson plans, maintains classroom routines, and fosters a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth.

The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and committed to supporting Catholic education. The Substitute Teacher helps ensure continuity of instruction while nurturing students' intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual development in an environment rooted in Catholic values and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans, instructional materials, and assignments provided by the regular classroom teacher.

• Maintain a positive, structured, and engaging classroom environment that supports student learning and participation.

• Supervise students and uphold school policies, classroom expectations, and established procedures throughout the school day.

• Promote respectful behavior, personal responsibility, cooperation, and positive interactions among students.

• Adapt instructional approaches to meet the developmental and learning needs of students across assigned grade levels and subject areas.

• Take attendance, communicate relevant classroom information, and complete required documentation as directed.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students by following school safety procedures, emergency protocols, and student supervision guidelines.

• Communicate classroom concerns, student needs, and pertinent information to the principal, school administration, or regular classroom teacher as appropriate.

• Collaborate professionally with faculty, staff, and school administrators to support continuity of instruction and daily school operations.

• Uphold the mission, values, teachings, and traditions of the Catholic Church and support the faith-centered culture of the school.

• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, patience, integrity, compassion, and respect.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the educational mission and daily operations of the school.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant education, training, or experience may also be considered.

• Previous teaching, substitute teaching, classroom, or youth-related experience preferred.

• Ability to follow lesson plans and maintain an organized, productive classroom environment.

• Strong classroom management, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively with students across a variety of grade levels and learning needs.

• Demonstrated flexibility, dependability, sound judgment, and the ability to respond appropriately to changing classroom needs.

• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.

• Ability to maintain student confidentiality and adhere to school policies and professional standards.

• Must meet applicable Archdiocese of St. Louis and school requirements for employment, including required background screenings, safe-environment training, and other applicable child-safety requirements.

Faith and Mission

The Substitute Teacher is expected to support the Catholic identity and mission of St. John the Baptist Catholic School by fostering a welcoming, respectful, and faith-centered learning environment. The individual should demonstrate a commitment to the dignity of each student and contribute positively to the spiritual, academic, and personal development of the school community.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in a classroom and school environment.

• Ability to supervise students, move throughout the classroom and school, and respond to student needs.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and school personnel.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.