Substitute teacher - elementary

TITLE: Elementary Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

We are St. Isaac Jogues: a joyful Catholic family where Christ is our Teacher.

Together, we are faithful disciples nourished by reverent celebration of the Sacraments, lifelong students growing in holiness and virtue, a generous community enriched by traditions and fellowship, and devoted servants fueled by missionary zeal.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed elementary educator for a 12-week long-term substitute position, starting in January 2026.

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School is seeking a full-time third grade substitute teacher to guide our students in a self-contained classroom. The teacher will be responsible for teaching all core classes, including religion. This position begins January 2026 and lasts for twelve weeks.

DUTIES :

• Live and uphold the mission and vision of the school.
• Demonstrate commitment to Catholic identity.
• Instruct students on a daily basis in the subject(s) designated in the teacher’s contract.
• Contribute to a unified, sequential schoolwide approach to education by coordinating individual teaching goals and curriculum with those of department and of the school as a whole.
• Prepare and submit to Principal measurable learning objectives for various subjects taught and design instruction toward the goal of meeting these objectives.
• Prepare regular lesson plans for weekly/monthly review and approval of Principal.
• Attend all faculty meetings and school events at which faculty attendance is required.
• Prepare and submit required student records and reports on a timely basis.
• Provide detailed emergency lesson plans for a substitute to follow in case of teacher’s absence.
• Gear instruction to student ability while providing assistance for those needing remedial work or enrichment.
• Maintain certification. (Required BA/BS and working on + 18.)
• Prepare referrals of special student cases and submit to the proper agency/authority.
• Maintain effective communications with parents and students.
• Note any significant school problem or potential problem and refer to the proper authority.
• Perform school-related responsibilities, in addition to regular classroom instruction, as agreed upon in contract.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• All teachers in the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit shall be certified and/or approved for teaching by the Department of Education for the State of Michigan.
• All teachers are required to hold the appropriate endorsement for the subject(s) they are assigned to teach.
• All teachers who are catechists (teachers of religion) must be certified by the Department of Evangelization, Catechesis and Schools (or willing to obtain such certifications).

Applicants should email a letter and resume to the principal, Sr. Maria Guadalupe Hallee, OP at [email protected]