K-8 Substitute Teacher

Description

Are you ready to bring your professional talents and Catholic faith together to make a true difference in the world? Blessed Miguel Pro is seeking a hands-on, mission-driven part-time substitute teacher to join our community and lead with a Catholic worldview, viewing education as a sacred calling to participate in God’s creative work, fostering environments where students can fulfill their God-given potential and contribute to the common good. Our substitute teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver. Our teacher is hired by and directly accountable to the principal. Our teacher is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. Our teacher cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education with students every day through their teaching and personal life witness.

Responsibilities

• •Uphold Catholic Identity: Teach and act in alignment with the doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church, and uphold the mission, philosophy, and policies of the Catholic school.
• •Instruction & Curriculum Delivery: Deliver prepared instructional materials to students in a classroom.
• •Communication & Collaboration: Maintain communication with parents (as needed), colleagues, and school leadership; attend required meetings.
• •Professional Development & Compliance: Participate in required training and professional development, and maintain necessary certifications.
• •Classroom Management & School Duties: Ensure a safe and orderly learning environment, maintain accurate records, follow safety procedures, respect confidentiality, and perform assigned duties such as recess and lunchroom supervision.

Competencies and Qualifications

• •Commitment to Catholic Values: Be a fully initiated Catholic who lives according to Church teachings and avoids conduct contrary to Catholic doctrine or morals.
• •Professional Qualifications: Possess background and training in elementary education, understanding of child development, and effective classroom management skills.
• •Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication, sound judgment, cooperation with staff, and the ability to relate well to students.
• •Compliance and Safety: Knowledge of safety procedures, willingness to implement them, and successful completion of a criminal background check with positive references.
• •Or the knowledge, skills and abilities to fulfill the duties required of the position.

Education and Experience

• •Requires appropriate training, certification and/or credentialing.
• •Compliance with Safe Environment requirements.