Part-Time Substitute Teacher - Saint Mary School - Vicariate I

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The Archdiocese of Chicago is the third largest diocese in the United States and serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 15,000 employees across its ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's primary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems.

Substitute teaching in one of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Elementary and Middle Schools is a rewarding experience for anyone who believes in the power of education and the strength of faith. As one of the largest private school systems in the nation with approximately 148 schools across Cook and Lake Counties, we are not just committed to our students' success, but also your professional and spiritual success.

Saint Mary School has been providing excellent academic experiences and religious formation to the children of the northwest suburbs since 1855. Saint Mary School is searching for substitute teachers to join this tradition of excellence. We are looking for candidates who support the values of Catholic education and are focused on educating the whole child-intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

While substitute teachers are scheduled in advance whenever possible, candidates must be willing to fill in on short notice due to last minute absences.

Candidates must love working with children and strive to always do what is best for students. Collaboration, willingness to work as a member of a team, dependability, and flexibility are essential traits of candidates.

Substitute Teacher:

The substitute teacher will monitor students and their learning in the absence of the regularly scheduled teacher. The substitute will maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom while facilitating lesson plans left by the regularly scheduled teacher. A successful candidate will be one who is able to follow direction, hold students accountable, and is enthusiastic about education and learning.

Responsibilities for Substitute Teacher:

• Implement regularly scheduled teacher's lesson plans and instructions or consult with principal or other relevant staff if lesson plan is not provided.
• Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school.
• Maintain records and draft notes on attendance, pertinent inquiries, and incidents.
• Follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures of both the classroom and the school campus.
• Ensure the safety of students.
• Working with a diverse student population for all grade-levels
• Communicate comfortably (written and orally) with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others.
• Actively support the mission of the school

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in a comparable field
• Experience teaching through remote learning platforms
• Valid state teaching licensure (we accept out-of-state teaching licenses)
• 1 to 3 years teaching experience
• Highschool Graduate

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This opportunity offers: Substitute $135.00 per day, Substitute with PEL $150.00 per day. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.