Holy Cross, South Bend - Middle School Social Studies Long-Term Substitute (Maternity Leave) (South Bend, IN)
Holy Cross School is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year. This position will cover a leave of absence during the period of approximately January 5, 2026 - March 27, 2026. Exact start and end dates will be dependent upon maternity leave conditions and will be fully explained during the hiring process.
Our Mission & Vision: Holy Cross Catholic School offers a quality education in the Roman Catholic tradition to students of all faiths through the development of hearts and minds. We value the diversity of our students and promote a love of faith, knowledge, language and culture while fulfilling our mission to give glory to God through the total education of each and every student.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Models and integrates Catholic doctrine, values, and morals in instruction and classroom management.
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Delivers instruction in Jr. High Social Studies (Grades 6-8) in alignment with state and diocesan standards.
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Follows the full-time teacher’s curriculum and lesson plans, adapting as needed to support student learning.
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Maintains a structured, faith-filled, engaging learning environment.
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Uses varied instructional strategies, including hands-on activities, discussions, and formative assessments.
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Supervises students in the classroom, hallways, lunch room, recess, dismissal, and other assigned areas.
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Promotes a respectful, responsible, and collaborative classroom culture.
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Maintains routines and enforces school-wide behavior expectations.
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Communicates professionally with parents, students, and colleagues as appropriate.
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Collaborates with support staff and administration to ensure instructional continuity.
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Follows safety procedures and emergency protocols.
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Participates in school and faith-based activities as appropriate to the role.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
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Valid Indiana teaching license or substitute permit required; preference for licensed teachers.
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Experience teaching Social Studies at the elementary/ middle school level preferred.
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Practicing Catholic strongly preferred, but not required*
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Ability to follow lesson plans and maintain instructional continuity.
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Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
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Physically able to supervise students in a classroom and school setting.
Physical Requirements:
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Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and operate classroom equipment.
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May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
*Catholic applicants must be practicing Catholics
Please apply at: diocesefwsb.org/careers
This is a full time position
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