High School English Teacher Short-Term Substitute at Eastside Catholic School

WHO WE ARE

Eastside Catholic School is a dynamic educational community rooted in Catholic tradition, where students in grades six through twelve integrate intellectual growth with faith-based learning. We foster academic excellence, nurture meaningful relationships, and inspire students to become leaders committed to service.

Founded by parents in 1980, Eastside Catholic is governed by an elected board of trustees. As the only seven-year, coeducational Catholic school on the Eastside, we offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.

We provide extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a supportive, collaborative work environment. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Free parking

• Lunch on most school days

JOB SUMMARY

Eastside Catholic School is seeking a High School English Teacher Short-Term Substitute in our English Department from approximately October 27 to November 21, 2025 for a planned faculty leave. This position is a daily substitute position. We are looking for a candidate with a passion for teaching, excellent communication skills and a strong belief in every student's potential for intellectual growth.

Specific Responsibilities

• Establish clear objectives for assigned lessons, learning targets and projects and communicate these to students, following the department’s curriculum
• Collaborate with the English Department to align curriculum 
• Plan and teach five periods, including: English, 9, English 9 Honors, English 10 Honors, utilizing current pedagogical best practices
• Monitor and assess each student’s development and progress 
• Participate in all faculty, department and committee meetings as required
• Serve as a mentor teacher to a group of 15-18 students
  
   

Required Knowledge, skills and abilities 

• Strong understanding of and experience delivering honors and on-level English curriculum
• Experience with differentiated instruction to serve all students
• Proficiency with classroom technology
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain open communication with students and families
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and organizational skills
• A commitment to practices that promote equity, inclusion and a sense of belonging

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in English or a related field, master’s degree preferred 
• Experience teaching at the high school level in English preferred