Substitute Teacher

St. Lawrence is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for middle school English Language Arts and Social Studies from December 2025 through March 2026.

Saint Lawrence School challenges students from diverse backgrounds to grow academically and emotionally within a supportive Catholic community. Our school fosters individuality and active learning, helping children thrive now and in the future.

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for implementing the daily instructional plans prepared by the classroom teacher, maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment, and supporting the academic and spiritual growth of students. The substitute teacher upholds the mission and values of the school while ensuring continuity of learning during the teacher’s absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned) :

• Facilitating the teacher’s lesson plans to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
• Providing in-class and at-home assignments based on the teacher’s lesson plan.
• Developing lesson plans and assignments consistent with the primary teacher’s past lesson plans.
• Overseeing normal classroom rhythms.
• Supervising in all areas of the school including in class, at lunch, during recess, and in corridors.
• Lecturing lessons with textbooks, presentations, and other learning material.
• Collaborating with lead teachers, assistant teachers, and school administrators.
• Collecting homework and organizing the assignments for teacher’s return.
• Promoting good behavior and high-quality engagement.
• Managing the classroom to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
• Adapting teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students.
• Meeting each class on-time.
• Giving details to the teacher about what happened in class.
• Respecting all school policies and regulations at all times.
• Attending Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• Submitting official grades after the grading period.
• Making sure that your classroom and work area are clean and tidy.
• Preparing a report for the teacher for when s / he returns.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES :

THIS POSITION SUPERVISES : N / A

THIS POSITION SUPERVISES (OTHERS) : Children

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of

the position.

Education and / or Experience :

Language Skills :

Technical Skills :

Physical Demands :

Other Requirements :

Salary Range : Substitute compensation is consistent across all schools (see chart of daily rates)

Short-Term daily rate

Long-Term daily rate Full Day : DSJ-retired teacher

$ 250 $ 300 Full Day : all others

$ 225 Minimum Day : DSJ-retired teacher

$ 167 $ 200 Minimum Day : all others

$ 150