Substitute Teacher

Job Description

FLSA Classification:    Exempt

Reports To:     Principal

Overview:

Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep is a Catholic, college preparatory school for students from households of low to moderate income. Cristo Rey Dallas nurtures and challenges young women and men of all faiths to recognize and realize their full potential as they grow to love God, respect others and serve their community. Each student participates in the Corporate Work Study Program which offers a weekly work study experience for all four years.

Anticipated Start Date:

July 27th, 2026

Purpose: 

The Academic Support/Substitute Teacher is a critical lever in improving student achievement. The role of the teacher is to work alongside the Principal and Academic Team to support classroom instruction and student learning.  The Academic Support/Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. An Academic Support/Substitute Teacher is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success.  The teacher will demonstrate and model a passion for Catholic and college prep education.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaches scheduled classes. Prepares a written summary of work completed.
• Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher.
• Follows the teacher’s written lesson plans. Consults with the principal and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns.
• Complies with all building procedures and schedules. Promotes the proper use and care of school property.
• Makes the absent teacher aware of special situations or problems encountered.
• Upholds school policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Implements effective pupil management procedures. Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administrator.
• Develops and maintains a positive learning environment.
• Works cooperatively with staff and parents.
• Incorporates the effective use of available technology.
• Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
• Supervises non-classroom duties when assigned.
• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

 

Qualifications and skills:

• Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions.
• Ability to communicate in both oral and written means.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to be professional in appearance, attitude, and demeanor.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Cristo Rey Network and model
• Understand and support the mission of Cristo Rey Dallas as a private, independent, Catholic school under the endorsement of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.

Compensation:

• Full-time, year-round position with competitive salary, benefits, and paid vacation.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Regularly interact with students, parents, staff and visitors.
• Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@cristoreydallas.org