Preschool Substitute Teacher

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

Provide a warm, nurturing, and faith-centered learning environment for preschool students while supporting the classroom teacher and maintaining a safe, structured classroom.

Responsibilities include

supervising and engaging children in age-appropriate activities, assisting with daily routines, reinforcing positive behavior, and supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development. Demonstrate patience, flexibility, professionalism, and respect for the Catholic school’s mission and values while serving as a positive role model for young children.

Job Responsibilities

Implement lesson plans and instructional activities provided by the classroom teacher Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and other school areas as assigned Maintain a positive, orderly, and respectful classroom environment Encourage appropriate student behavior consistent with school expectations and Catholic values Take attendance and complete any required classroom records or reports Communicate effectively with school administration and staff regarding classroom needs or concerns Adapt to varying grade levels, subject areas, and classroom routines as needed Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times Maintain confidentiality regarding students, staff, and school matters Follow all diocesan, school, and emergency procedures and policies Job Requirements Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills Ability to follow written lesson plans and directions Dependable, flexible, and professional demeanor Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff Practicing Catholic preferred but not required 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.