Substitute Teacher: Short term and Long term
Job Description
Job Description
St. Mary's Catholic School, Temple, is searching for a few dynamic substitute teachers who are committed to its Catholic identity and teaching students about truth, beauty, and goodness by critically thinking about the world around them.
St. Mary's serves students in PreK - 8th grade. The school is located in Temple, Texas, and is a growing community that provides a Classical education by utilizing time-tested methods from our Catholic Tradition and applying them to the contemporary world.
The mission of St. Mary's Catholic School is the commitment to academic excellence and the spiritual development of our students toward a life of prayer, service, and love.
Join our dynamic educational community as a Substitute Teacher! At SMCS, we're dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where Pre-K (3) through 8th grade students flourish academically, spiritually, and socially.
As a substitute teacher, you'll have the rewarding opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our young falcons, fostering a love for learning while upholding our values of stewardship, mercy, service, courage, and more.
If you're passionate about education and positively impacting young minds, we invite you to join our team and become an integral part of our mission to form the whole student - mind, body, and spirit - in a Catholic environment committed to a culture of belonging.
The Substitute Teacher fills in for the classroom teacher during their temporary absence. The Substitute Teacher follows the plans and guides provided by the classroom teacher.
This position reports to the principal.
Responsibilities :
- Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the school's mission.
- Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Support and adhere to the Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school.
- Follow instruction set by classroom teacher with logically sequenced objectives based on adopted curriculum.
- Provide appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning.
- Practice positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom.
- Maintain current and accurate records according to school policies.
Skills
- Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
- Knowledge of instructional methods / strategies and curriculum differentiation
- Able to work well with others in the school community
- Ability to manage student behavior in classroom setting.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
- Skill in job appropriate technology
- Skill in managing conflicts effectively
- Skill in organizational management and delegation of responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education :
Bachelor's degree
Experience :
Preferred, but not required (exception for long term positions) *
A substitute teacher who will have responsibility for a class for 50% or more of the grading period should have the same qualifications required for the regular teacher.
Certifications and Training :
- Valid Texas driver's license.
- Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
- Must meet the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCED.