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.
