Kindergarten Long-term Substitute - St. Therese Academy at Diocese of San Diego
Job Summary
Job Summary
St. Therese Academy seeks a passionate, organized, and faith-filled long-term substitute teacher to lead our kindergarten classroom during the classroom teacher’s maternity leave. The ideal candidate will provide engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction while fostering foundational academic skills, independence, social-emotional development, and spiritual growth. In collaboration with the classroom teacher, instructional aide, and administration, the substitute will maintain a warm, structured classroom and ensure continuity of learning and established routines.
Requirements / Qualifications
Religious Qualifications - Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) - Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required; California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential preferred. - Elementary classroom teaching experience, preferably in kindergarten or early childhood education. - Understanding of early childhood development, foundational literacy and numeracy, and effective classroom management. - Ability to use age-appropriate instructional technology and maintain accurate student records. - Commitment to St. Therese Academy’s mission of fostering a faith-filled Catholic Christian community in an environment of academic excellence where students are empowered to realize their full potential. - Positive professional references and a clear Diocese of San Diego Live Scan as a condition of employment.
Requirements / Qualifications
Religious Qualifications - Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) - Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required; California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential preferred. - Elementary classroom teaching experience, preferably in kindergarten or early childhood education. - Understanding of early childhood development, foundational literacy and numeracy, and effective classroom management. - Ability to use age-appropriate instructional technology and maintain accurate student records. - Commitment to St. Therese Academy’s mission of fostering a faith-filled Catholic Christian community in an environment of academic excellence where students are empowered to realize their full potential. - Positive professional references and a clear Diocese of San Diego Live Scan as a condition of employment.
Comments and Other Information
Physical Requirements
The position requires standing and walking for extended periods; navigating classrooms, playgrounds, and uneven surfaces; bending, kneeling, squatting, and reaching to support young learners; and occasionally moving classroom furniture or lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
St. Therese Academy, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
Comments and Other Information
Physical Requirements
The position requires standing and walking for extended periods; navigating classrooms, playgrounds, and uneven surfaces; bending, kneeling, squatting, and reaching to support young learners; and occasionally moving classroom furniture or lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
St. Therese Academy, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.