Teacher - Substitute

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Until 9/22/2026 First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

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

  • Implement lesson plans provided by the teacher
  • supervise students and ensure a safe learning environment
  • manage classroom behavior
  • communicate with the regular teacher about the day's events
  • no need to grade papers or plan lessons

Job Requirements

  • Education: High school diploma required; a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field preferred.
  • Licensing/Certification: A teaching certification or substitute teacher permit may be required.
  • Experience: Prior teaching or classroom experience preferred but not always required.
  • Skills:
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to manage classroom behavior effectively.
    • Flexibility and adaptability to work in different educational settings.
    • Basic understanding of classroom technology and instructional tools.
  • Working Conditions
    • Work is generally conducted within the classroom during regular school hours.

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. 

About this role

Summary

Teach and supervise students, follow lesson plans, manage classroom behavior, ensure safety.

Job title

Teacher - Substitute

Experience level

none

Industry

religion

Location requirements

Located in or near St. Louis; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationbehavior managementadapting to settingsclassroom technology

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

classroom managementinstructional tools
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

St. Louis, MO, USA

On-site City
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