Maternity Leave - 4th Teacher

Description

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.

Requirements

Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree preferred.
• •Illinois teaching license or appropriate substitute teaching credentials preferred/required as applicable.
• •Elementary education experience preferred.
• •Experience working with elementary-aged children.
• •Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• •Ability to establish positive relationships with students and families.
• •Commitment to supporting the Catholic mission and values of St. Catherine of Siena School.

Personal Characteristics

The ideal candidate will be:

• •Caring and patient
• •Organized and dependable
• •Positive and enthusiastic
• •Flexible and collaborative
• •A strong communicator
• •Committed to student growth and success
• •Supportive of a Catholic school environment

Schedule and Compensation

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, during the regular school day
• Duration: Approximately 12 weeks/months, beginning Mid November - Early February

• - Post Maternity Leave Position - Teaching Aide work available for continued school support
• Position: Part-time, unbenefited

Pay rate range: $20 - $25 per hour

Benefits: Rockford Diocese Benefits PDF

Reports to: Classroom Teacher and School Principal