Description St. Catherine of Siena School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Fourth Grade Maternity Leave Substitute Teacher to provide continuity of instruction and a nurturing classroom environment during a teacher's maternity leave. The substitute teacher will be responsible for implementing the established fourth-grade curriculum, maintaining classroom routines and expectations, supporting student learning and social-emotional development, and fostering the Catholic identity of St. Catherine of Siena School. Essential Responsibilities • Provide engaging, age-appropriate instruction for fourth-grade students. • Follow and implement lesson plans and curriculum established by the classroom teacher and school. • Teach core academic subjects, including Religion, Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. • Maintain a positive, structured, and respectful classroom environment. • Establish clear expectations for student behavior and classroom procedures. • Monitor student progress and provide appropriate feedback. • Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and other required classroom records. • Communicate professionally and appropriately with parents and guardians. • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and school administration. • Support students' social-emotional growth and individual learning needs. • Participate in school activities, meetings, prayer, and other responsibilities as assigned. • Incorporate the Catholic mission and values of St. Catherine of Siena School into daily classroom life. • Model and encourage the school's commitment to Be Loving, Be Faithful, Be St. Catherine's. • Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. • Complete other duties as assigned by the Principal. Catholic School Expectations The successful candidate will support the mission of St. Catherine of Siena School by helping students: • Grow in their relationship with God. • Practice kindness, compassion, and respect. • Recognize and share the gifts God has given them. • Develop perseverance, responsibility, and independence. • Participate as respectful, confident, and courageous members of the school community. Requirements Qualifications • Bachelor's degree preferred. • Illinois teaching license or appropriate substitute teaching credentials preferred/required as applicable. • Elementary education experience preferred. • Experience working with elementary-aged children. • Strong classroom management and communication skills. • Ability to establish positive relationships with students and families. • Commitment to supporting the Catholic mission and values of St. Catherine of Siena School. Personal Characteristics The ideal candidate will be: • Caring and patient • Organized and dependable • Positive and enthusiastic • Flexible and collaborative • A strong communicator • Committed to student growth and success • Supportive of a Catholic school environment Schedule and Compensation Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, during the regular school day Duration: Approximately 12 weeks/months, beginning Mid November - Early February - Post Maternity Leave Position - Teaching Aide work available for continued school support Position: Part-time, unbenefited Pay rate range: $20 - $25 per hour Benefits: Rockford Diocese Benefits PDF Reports to: Classroom Teacher and School Principal