The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Job Summary A Substitute Teacher is responsible for teaching and supervising students in the absence of the regular teacher. They must follow lesson plans, manage classroom behavior, and ensure the safety and well-being of students. The substitute teacher helps maintain continuity in the educational process and may work across various grade levels and subject areas. Job Responsibilities • Classroom Instruction: Implement lesson plans and instructional materials provided by the regular teacher or school administration. Deliver lessons using appropriate teaching strategies and resources, adapting activities as needed to support diverse student learning needs. • Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment by reinforcing school policies, managing student behavior, and addressing classroom disruptions with professionalism and consistency. • Student Engagement and Support: Encourage active participation in classroom activities, provide guidance to promote student understanding, and support students’ academic, social, and emotional needs. • Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Monitor student progress, provide appropriate feedback, and administer assignments, quizzes, and assessments as directed. Ensure student work and required documentation are completed and submitted to the regular teacher or school administration. • Communication and Collaboration: Communicate effectively with students, teachers, staff, and administrators to support classroom continuity and student success. Promptly report behavioral concerns, conflicts, accidents, or other incidents to the appropriate personnel. • Student Safety and Well-Being: Promote the physical, emotional, and social well-being of all students by maintaining appropriate supervision, following school safety and emergency procedures, and fostering an inclusive environment built on respect, responsibility, and care. Job Requirements • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field preferred. • Licensing and Certification: Valid teaching certification or substitute teacher permit may be required, depending on school and state regulations. • Experience: Previous teaching, substitute teaching, or classroom experience preferred, but not always required. • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, teachers, staff, and administrators. • Classroom Management: Ability to maintain an orderly, respectful, and productive learning environment while addressing student behavior appropriately. • Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to adjust to varying classroom assignments, grade levels, lesson plans, and student needs. • Instructional Technology: Basic proficiency in classroom technology, educational software, and instructional tools to support student learning. • Professionalism and Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, sound judgment, patience, and a commitment to student safety, confidentiality, and school policies. The Archdiocese of St. Louis 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.