Long-Term Substitute : Transitional Kindergarten, Saint Leo School, 2025-2026 School Year

Overview

St. Leo the Great School, located in Midtown San Jose, is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for its new Transitional Kindergarten. The position will begin late October to early November. Experience in teaching Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten in a Catholic School environment is preferred.

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for implementing the daily instructional plans prepared by the classroom teacher, maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment, and supporting the academic and spiritual growth of students. The substitute teacher upholds the mission and values of the school while ensuring continuity of learning during the teacher's absence.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating the teacher's lesson plans to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
• Providing in-class and at-home assignments based on the teacher's lesson plan.
• Developing lesson plans and assignments consistent with the primary teacher's past lesson plans.
• Overseeing normal classroom rhythms.
• Supervising in all areas of the school including in class, at lunch, during recess, and in corridors.
• Lecturing lessons with textbooks, presentations, and other learning material.
• Collaborating with lead teachers, assistant teachers, and school administrators.
• Collecting homework and organizing the assignments for teacher's return.
• Promoting good behavior and high-quality engagement.
• Managing the classroom to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
• Adapting teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students.
• Meeting each class on-time.
• Giving details to the teacher about what happened in class.
• Respecting all school policies and regulations at all times.
• Attending Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• Submitting official grades after the grading period.
• Making sure that your classroom and work area are clean and tidy.
• Preparing a report for the teacher for when s / he returns.

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Salary

Salary : Substitute compensation is consistent across all schools (see chart of daily rates). Note : The original content included a table of rates; tables are not used in this refined version.

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