Mother's Day Out Substitute Teacher and Sitter
Date Revised: October 9, 2026
Reports to: Pastoral Assistant and Director of Formation
Location: Holy Family Church
6150 Pershing Ave, Fort Worth 76107
www.fwdioc.org
The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
General Position Summary:
In support of our mission to provide a Christ-centered early childhood education, the Mother's Day Out substitute or sitter will provide quality care and teacher support in a loving environment. The goal is to collaborate with families, striving to help each child grow mentally, socially and spiritually.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Understands the importance of respecting the Magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church as demonstrated by Sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church; seeks to serve others in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Responsible for Student Supervision.
- Aides and Substitutes are responsible for delivering the lessons as provided by the classroom teachers in a caring and loving manner.
- Follows Teacher Expectations Checklist distributed at the beginning of each school year
- Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the Diocese
- Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
- Plans for instruction with logically sequenced objectives, based on adopted curriculum and submitted according to the preschools policy
- Provides appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning
- Uses effective instructional methods/models according to professional standard practice
- Practices positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom
- Proactively communicates with parents regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns
- Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
- Collaborate with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
- Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner
- Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs.
- Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the students and staff
- Responsible for all other projects, tasks, committees, etc., as assigned.
Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:
Minimal Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position
Supervision Given and/or Received:
Moderate Supervision Given and/or Received
Internal Contacts:
- Diocese Pastors, Priests, Pastoral Assistant, Director of Formation, and employees.
External Contacts:
- Parents, diocese vendors, local, state, and federal agency representatives, and auditors.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
- This position works in a typical school environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the Diocese, tight deadlines and moderate workloads.
- Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.
- Able to access and maintain centralized departmental files. Involves extending arms and reaching files stored in multiple levels on shelves, climbing up a stepladder to access files.
- Ability to accept work interruptions while remaining focused on duties.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance.
- Required to work some nights and weekends
- Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
- Required to teach per school schedule
- Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions
- Required to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
- Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion
- Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
- Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
- Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather
Travel Requirements:
- Infrequent travel, by car, may be required to Diocese Parishes and/or schools.
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Practicing Catholic, faithful to the Magisterium and in good standing with the Catholic Church, preferred
- High School Diploma / GED
- Some college and/or previous experience preferred
Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
- Demonstrates a passion for working with children and fostering their holistic development.
- Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods/strategies, and curriculum Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
- Differentiation in target languages
- Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior
- Able to manage student behavior in classroom setting
- Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form in both targeted language(s)
- Able to work well with others in the community
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction
- Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process
- Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
- Skill in job appropriate technology
- Skill in critical thinking and planning
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn.
- Demonstrated history of good judgement.
- Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility.
- Works well in a team setting.
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Microsoft Office 365 / Intermediate to advanced capabilities with a heavy emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
- Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
- Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to skillset to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate.
FLSA Designation: Non Exempt, (OCC), on-site.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Practicing Catholic faithful to the Magisterium and in good standing with the Catholic Church
- Some college education
- Previous childcare or teaching experience
- Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior
- Ability to manage student behavior in a classroom setting
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently and up to 60 pounds with assistance
What We Do
In full communion with the Pope, the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth is comprised of 92 parishes, 17 schools, and an estimated 1,200,000 Catholics across 28 counties. As Bishop, Most Reverend Michael F. Olson, S.T.D., M.A., guides and fosters the spiritual growth of the Catholic community in North Texas.
