About the role
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