Middle School Social Studies & Religion Teacher (LongTerm Substitute)Maternity Leave Coverage: August 20 December 2025St. Marys Parish SchoolMission Statement:St. Marys Parish School is a Roman Catholic educational community serving students from preschool through grade 8. Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and supported by our families we are committed to nurturing spiritual growth academic excellence character formation and integrity in every student. Our mission is to challenge each student to reach their full potential and inspire them to lead a life of service to God and Overview:St. Marys Parish School is seeking a dedicated and missiondriven educator to serve as a longterm substitute teacher for Middle School Social Studies and Religion (Grades 7 & 8 during a maternity leave from August 20 through December 2025. This position also includes Grade 7 homeroom ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm for teaching a deep understanding of adolescent learners and a commitment to Catholic education. This individual will work with existing curriculum materials and collaborate with the middle school team to provide a seamless and enriching academic experience for Responsibilities:Deliver engaging and standardsaligned instruction in Social Studies and Religion for Grades 7 and 8Implement lesson plans provided ensuring alignment with state and diocesan standardsUse a variety of instructional strategies and technologies to support differentiated learningAssess student progress using diverse methods including tests written assignments projects and group discussionsMaintain an organized respectful and inclusive classroom environmentUtilize Google Classroom to support instruction and student communicationServe as Grade 7 Homeroom Teacher providing pastoral care and fostering a positive classroom communityCommunicate regularly and effectively with students parents and colleaguesQualifications:Bachelors degree preferredPrior teaching experience especially in middle school settings is strongly preferredDemonstrated ability to manage a classroom effectively and engage adolescent learnersStrong communication and interpersonal skillsCommitment to the mission and values of Catholic educationApplication Instructions:Interested applicants should submit a cover letter resume and transcripts via SchoolSpring.