Substitute Teacher K-8

St Cyril of Alexandria School

Job Title: Catholic School Substitute Teacher Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Department/Location: St Cyril of Alexander / Tucson, AZ

Primary Function: Under the direction of the school principal, the Teacher is responsible for supporting the School and the Diocese of Tucson in their mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The teacher shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, “…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this Ministerial Position:

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey.
• Help build the School’s faith community by participating in and helping to plan School religious and service activities.
• Lead and participate in classroom prayer daily.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement and achieve academic goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of the curriculum.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with School and Diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing School policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information; display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Abide by rules and directives received from the principal; perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capabilities, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church; if a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent communication skills including written, oral, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and well-organized.
• Available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and Excel.
• Complete a criminal history and background check.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Institution
• Certified by the State of Arizona as a Teacher
• Level I Diocesan Ministry Certification

Other/Preferred Skills:

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

Covenants of Employment: St Cyril is a Roman Catholic religious organization and all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings and morals of the Roman Catholic Church.