Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Description

School Name: St. Therese Academy Preschool

Location: 6440 Saint Therese Way, San Diego, CA 92120

Reports to: Principal 

Employment Type: Full-Time, 7:30 am - 3:35 pm

Assignment Dates:  April 1, 2027 - June 4, 2027

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; hourly

Pay Rate: $20 -$24 / hour,  commensurate with qualifications and experience  

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction across kindergarten subjects, including foundational literacy, mathematics, religion, science, and social studies, aligned with established curricula, Common Core and California State Standards, and Diocese of San Diego Religion Standards.
• Use hands-on activities, purposeful play, learning centers, and whole- and small-group instruction to support student engagement and growth.
• Differentiate instruction to meet students’ developmental levels and learning needs.
• Maintain consistent routines and positive classroom management grounded in Restorative Practices, kindness, respect, and responsibility.
• Foster social-emotional skills, cooperation, independence, and age-appropriate problem-solving.
• Integrate Catholic faith, prayer, and Gospel values into daily classroom life.
• Assess and document academic and social growth; use observations and assessment results to adjust instruction and prepare progress reports and report cards.
• Communicate regularly and promptly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and classroom expectations.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher, instructional aide, colleagues, and administration to support a smooth transition and consistent instruction.

Requirements

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.

 General Administrative and Other Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, neat, and organized classroom.
• Respond to voicemail and email in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate professionalism and respect in interactions with students, families, and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student, parent, and staff information.
• Participate in required meetings, professional development, supervision duties, and other duties as assigned.

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.