Substitute Teacher - 2025-2026 School Year

Substitute Teacher - 2025-2026 School Year Department:

• Academics FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Employee Type: Temporary/As Needed Reports To: Associate Director of Academic Affairs Job Summary: Substitute Teachers at Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School support the school’s mission of promoting educational equity by helping prepare students to succeed in college and beyond.
• Substitutes play an important role in sustaining academically rigorous, faith-centered classrooms rooted in Catholic and Jesuit values.
• In alignment with Cristo Rey Jesuit’s mission and Graduate at Graduation values—open to growth, intellectually competent, loving, religious, committed to justice, and work-experienced—Substitute Teachers foster a safe, respectful, and structured learning environment where all students can thrive.
• Substitutes interact with students in a positive, caring, and professional manner and contribute to a school culture that forms men and women for others.

Responsibilities:

• Implement lesson plans, instructional materials, and activities prepared by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain a classroom environment that is orderly, respectful, and aligned with Cristo Rey Jesuit’s academic and behavioral expectations.
• Set and reinforce high expectations for student engagement, effort, and behavior.
• Support student learning by providing guidance, clarification, and encouragement as needed.
• Take accurate attendance and follow all school procedures and policies.
• Redirect student behavior appropriately and build positive rapport with students.
• Communicate relevant academic or behavioral notes to the classroom teacher and/or school leadership.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, or other assigned duties.
• Uphold and model the Catholic and Jesuit identity of Cristo Rey Jesuit in word and action.
• Participate professionally as a member of the school community.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience working with children or adolescents (education, youth programs, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Experience working with first-generation, low-income, or historically marginalized students is a plus.
• Teaching certification is not required for substitute roles.
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks and onboarding requirements.
• Knowledge and Skills Ability to manage a classroom and maintain a positive, structured learning environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, and school leaders.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and professionalism in a fast-paced school setting.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and school procedures with fidelity.
• Commitment to educational equity and serving students from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliability, punctuality, and sound judgment.
• Willingness to support and uphold Cristo Rey Jesuit’s Catholic and Jesuit mission and values.
• Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston and Cristo Rey Work Study Program, Inc are equal opportunity employers.
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