Substitute Teacher

St. Regis Academy, in partnership with parents as the primary educators of their children, seeks to provide a Catholic Classical Liberal Arts Education centered on Christ. We seek to cultivate an environment that fosters a scholar's natural desire for Truth, Beauty, and Goodness. St. Regis Academy prepares scholars to think critically, reason logically, articulate clearly, and engage others persuasively. Our enrollment includes racial, ethnic, and economic diversity within the Body of Christ, providing a wealth of opportunity for scholars to grow in virtue by pursuing spiritual, emotional, and academic excellence. By the Grace of God, St. Regis Academy seeks to be a locally recognized leader in graduating young men and women who are spiritually and academically prepared for a lifetime of discipleship.
The Substitute Teacher will provide support to the lead classroom teacher by temporarily assuming the leadership role of the classroom in the teacher's absence. The substitute will implement the pre-planned lesson plan and will provide guided support to scholars as needed. The Substitute Teacher's ultimate job is to model best classroom management practices and provide consistency for scholars by maintaining a calm, supportive and structured environment.
The ideal candidate would have experience in an elementary school and possess knowledge of Classical teaching.
Requirements
Duties/Responsibilities

• Facilitate pre-planned lessons provided by the classroom teacher.
• Read substitute materials thoroughly.
• Provide end-of-day feedback for the classroom teacher.
• Establish positive relationships and communicate effectively with all members of the Academy community.
• Lead scholars to an understanding and an appreciation of all that is Good, Beautiful, and True.
• Relate to scholars by loving them with the love of Christ, encouraging them to begin and/or develop their own relationship with God through sacraments and scripture, and challenging them to love others.
• Be a role model of Christian love, faith, truthfulness and virtue.
• Manage the class by following the lead teachers clear expectations of behavior, reasonable routines, and promoting self-discipline based on Catholic principles.
• With guidance from the lead classroom teacher, teach scholars in a challenging, enthusiastic and age-appropriate manner using the Classical model.
• Apply Catholic moral principles and comply with the school policy in administration of behavioral discipline in the classroom. Communicate clearly, frequently, and regularly to parents about discipline issues regarding their children.
• Support classroom teachers as they evaluate each scholar's progress on a regular basis and report that progress to the scholar, parents, and principal.
• Respond expediently to parent, scholar, or administrator concerns and ideas.
• Assure that all classroom equipment and materials are safe and well-maintained.
• Serve as an advocate for St. Regis Academy, as well as Classical education, in the Kansas City area.
• Stay current on the best practices in education and teaching, particularly with regard to Classical education, in order to provide academic excellence.
• Actively involve parents in the life of the school, and coordinate classroom volunteers.
• Supervise children during assigned duties at lunch, recess, and/or before and after school.

Qualifications
Candidates for faculty positions at St. Regis Academy must:

• Exemplify and articulate a life of faith in Christ.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be trained in Classical educational methods.
• Be in agreement with the philosophy of St. Regis Academy as articulated in the Vision Statement.
• Be willing to cooperate with and support the policies of the school administration (pastor and principal)
• Be passionate about educating children in a Catholic environment, and about the grade/subject to be taught. Experience is preferred but not required.
• Be willing to work closely with parents in the education of their children.
• Be committed to academic excellence.
• Be committed to continuing lifelong learning.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, sign and acknowledge the Ethics and Integrity in Ministry(EIM) code of conduct prior to hire. Please view the EIM at www.kcsjcatholic.org .Completion of Protecting God's Children training is required before hire.
Practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred, but not required.
Interested candidates should contact St. Regis Academy Principal, Robin Fisher, via email at rfisher@regisacademy.org