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Nativity Catholic School is a coeducational Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade Catholic school located in Torrance, California. As a ministry of Nativity Catholic Church, our mission is to provide a faith-filled environment where students grow academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Guided by our motto, “Where Christ is Born Every Day,” we are committed to forming disciples, leaders, and lifelong learners.
Nativity Catholic School is seeking a faith-filled, nurturing, and collaborative Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Middle School Religion and Language Arts from September 7, 2026 through November 13, 2026. The ideal candidate will provide engaging instruction while supporting students academically, spiritually, and socially in a Catholic school environment.
This position includes teaching Religion and English Language Arts to middle school students in grades 6–8. The long-term substitute teacher will work closely with administration, faculty, and support staff to ensure continuity of instruction and maintain a positive, structured, and faith-centered learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in middle school Religion and English Language Arts courses.
- Implement lesson plans, curriculum, and assessments aligned with school expectations.
- Foster student growth in reading comprehension, literature, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills.
- Support students’ faith formation through the Religion curriculum and integration of Catholic values into daily instruction.
- Maintain a positive, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate academic records.
- Communicate professionally with families regarding student progress and classroom expectations.
- Collaborate with faculty, support staff, and administration to support student success.
- Uphold school policies, procedures, and expectations.
REQUIREMENTS
The minimum qualifications are:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Valid California teaching credential preferred.
- Candidates with substitute teaching experience and successful completion of the CBEST are encouraged to apply.
- Experience teaching English Language Arts and/or Religion at the elementary or middle school level preferred.
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
- Ability to provide instruction in literature, reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and vocabulary development.
- Ability to follow curriculum plans, maintain instructional pacing, and support student learning goals.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, families, faculty, and administration.
- Practicing Catholic preferred for Religion instruction or willingness to support and teach the Catholic mission and curriculum of the school.
- Ability to maintain a structured, caring, and faith-filled classroom environment.
- Fingerprinting and Safe Environment training are required through the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Interested candidates should submit:
- A cover letter or statement of interest.
- A current resume.
- List of professional references.
- VIRTUS training Certificate.
Applications should be sent to attendance@nativityemail.com.
WAGE RANGE
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
INTRODUCTION
Nativity Catholic School is a coeducational Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade Catholic school located in Torrance, California. As a ministry of Nativity Catholic Church, our mission is to provide a faith-filled environment where students grow academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Guided by our motto, “Where Christ is Born Every Day,” we are committed to forming disciples, leaders, and lifelong learners.
Nativity Catholic School is seeking a faith-filled, nurturing, and collaborative Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Middle School Religion and Language Arts from September 7, 2026 through November 13, 2026. The ideal candidate will provide engaging instruction while supporting students academically, spiritually, and socially in a Catholic school environment.
This position includes teaching Religion and English Language Arts to middle school students in grades 6–8. The long-term substitute teacher will work closely with administration, faculty, and support staff to ensure continuity of instruction and maintain a positive, structured, and faith-centered learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in middle school Religion and English Language Arts courses.
- Implement lesson plans, curriculum, and assessments aligned with school expectations.
- Foster student growth in reading comprehension, literature, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills.
- Support students’ faith formation through the Religion curriculum and integration of Catholic values into daily instruction.
- Maintain a positive, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate academic records.
- Communicate professionally with families regarding student progress and classroom expectations.
- Collaborate with faculty, support staff, and administration to support student success.
- Uphold school policies, procedures, and expectations.
REQUIREMENTS
The minimum qualifications are:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Valid California teaching credential preferred.
- Candidates with substitute teaching experience and successful completion of the CBEST are encouraged to apply.
- Experience teaching English Language Arts and/or Religion at the elementary or middle school level preferred.
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
- Ability to provide instruction in literature, reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and vocabulary development.
- Ability to follow curriculum plans, maintain instructional pacing, and support student learning goals.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, families, faculty, and administration.
- Practicing Catholic preferred for Religion instruction or willingness to support and teach the Catholic mission and curriculum of the school.
- Ability to maintain a structured, caring, and faith-filled classroom environment.
- Fingerprinting and Safe Environment training are required through the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Interested candidates should submit:
- A cover letter or statement of interest.
- A current resume.
- List of professional references.
- VIRTUS training Certificate.
Applications should be sent to attendance@nativityemail.com.
WAGE RANGE
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Substitute Teacher
Verify your state teaching credential first
Most districts require a valid state teaching license before they'll initiate H-1B paperwork. Confirm your credential meets the hiring state's requirements early, credential evaluation delays are one of the most common reasons offers fall through before filing.
Target districts with E-Verify enrollment
School districts enrolled in E-Verify are accustomed to employment eligibility verification workflows, which signals familiarity with federal hiring compliance. Districts using E-Verify are better positioned to handle the additional steps an H-1B filing requires from HR.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors
Filter by education roles on Migrate Mate to find school districts and charter networks with documented H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who have never sponsored before.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation criteria
USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Check the O*NET profile for Substitute Teachers and confirm your offer letter specifies a degree requirement, not just a preference, to withstand an RFE.
Ask HR about the LCA prevailing wage before accepting
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your county before negotiating your offer.
Understand the cap timeline if filing from scratch
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you're not cap-exempt through a nonprofit or university employer, plan your job search around this window. Missing registration means waiting a full year for the next cycle.
H-1B Visa Substitute Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Substitute Teacher jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
They can, but only if the employer defines the role as requiring at least a bachelor's degree in education or a closely related field. Day-to-day substitute positions that accept any degree or no degree won't satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards. Long-term substitute roles tied to a specific subject area, like math or science, are more defensible because the degree requirement is easier to document.
What types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Substitute Teachers?
Public school districts, charter management organizations, and private or parochial schools are the primary sponsors. University lab schools and federally operated schools on military bases or tribal lands can also qualify and may be cap-exempt. Search Migrate Mate to find education employers with active H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, which confirms they've gone through the process before.
Can a school district sponsor me if I'm already on OPT?
Yes. If your current OPT work authorization is active and you have a degree in education or a qualifying field, a district can file an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires. Timing matters: the cap registration window opens each March for an October start, so your OPT end date needs to bridge that gap or qualify for a cap-gap extension.
Is a state teaching license required to get H-1B sponsorship as a Substitute Teacher?
Most sponsoring districts require it, but requirements vary by state. Some states issue emergency or provisional licenses that satisfy the employer's hiring criteria and can support an H-1B filing. USCIS reviews whether the position normally requires a specific degree, not the license itself, but districts rarely initiate sponsorship without confirmed licensure because it's a condition of employment.
What should I check before asking a district to sponsor my H-1B?
Confirm the role is written as requiring a bachelor's degree in education or a subject-specific field, not just preferred. Verify the district has filed Labor Condition Applications before by reviewing DOL disclosure data. Ask HR whether they've worked with an immigration attorney on prior H-1B cases. Districts without prior filing experience often decline sponsorship requests not because of unwillingness but because they don't know the process.