Position Summary:
St. Michael Catholic School is seeking an interim, 12-week substitute teacher for Grade 4 math, science, and religion during a teacher’s maternity leave. This person would be a dynamic, knowledgeable, and engaging elementary teacher who supports the school’s mission statement: “St. Michael provides a Christ-centered Catholic education, with a focus on academic excellence, and the development of the whole person, through our core values of reverence, service, and leadership.”
Position Start Date: The selected candidate will serve as a long-term substitute for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year with the potential to transition into a full-time teaching position for the 2026-2027 academic year
Key responsibilities:
- Integrate values and attitudes that guide students in evaluating and applying content in the light of Gospel teachings
- Effectively implement a grade-level appropriate curriculum and demonstrate mastery of subject-area content
- Explore standards and objectives from the Diocese of Raleigh curricula through cross-curricular connections, and design rigorous instructional plans that include higher order thinking skills and acquisition of deeper content knowledge
- Incorporate the seamless integration of technology and naturally infuse 21st Century skills in lessons that support the school’s instructional program and goals
- Develop and implement hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences using research-based instruction - including effective small group instruction - and design rigorous assessments to assess multiple levels of content and skills
- Exhibit a strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement and high expectations for student learning
- Cultivate ongoing professional communication and positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues
- Contribute to a positive Catholic school culture driven by continuous professional and spiritual growth, the striving for academic excellence, and a commitment to collegial collaboration
- Supervision and other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Minimum Requirements:
- The qualified applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree.
- Previous years of experience as a successful, effective classroom teacher and/or teacher leadership experiences are highly desirable.
- Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
- Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hold a current North Carolina Teaching License, or an equivalent out-of-state license, or be eligible to obtain certification within their first one to two years of employment.