Building Substitute Teacher - Propel Pitcairn (2026-2027)

Propel Schools; Pitcairn (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

403(b) with 5% employer match

Student loan payments

Job summary

Propel Pitcairn School is seeking a full-time Building Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to cover daily absences in the assigned building. When covering long term leaves, you may serve as the teacher of record, including lesson planning and full responsibilities.

This role helps you become familiar with Propel Schools’ culture across varied class settings, with a path toward becoming a classroom teacher. PA Teacher Certification is required.

Qualifications

• Valid PA Teaching Certification is required.
• TB Test, Act 34, Act 114, Act 151, Act 168, Act 24 clearances and Mandated Reporter Training.
• Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure and Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Disclosure are required.

Responsibilities

• Cover day-to-day absences in the assigned building.
• Act as teacher of record for long-term leaves, including lesson planning and all duties.
• Occasionally fill in for permanent vacancies during hiring process.
• Engage with Propel Schools’ culture and diverse class settings.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Differentiated instruction

Data-informed instruction

Communication skills

Professional development

Cultural competency

Education

PA Teaching Certification

Clearances & trainings

Job description

Opportunity

Propel Pitcairn School is currently seeking full-time Building Substitute Teacher to join our amazing team for the 2026-2027 school year. The Building Substitute Teacher will be responsible for covering day to day absences in the assigned building and absences for long term leaves. When covering for long term leaves, the Building Substitute Teacher will have the opportunity to act as the teacher of record, completing lesson plans and taking on all responsibilities as the teacher of record. At times, the Building Substitute Teacher may even fill in for permanent vacancies that occur, while the selection process is being completed. This role is a great opportunity to become familiar with propel school's culture and many different class settings. This will prepare you to eventually become a classroom teacher at Propel Schools. If you are resilient, hard working, team-oriented, open to feedback, have grit, and believe that all children can learn and deserve a high quality education, then we invite you to consider a career with Propel Schools. Position requires PA Teacher Certification.

Successful Candidates Will Have

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Ability to develop rigorous lesson plans and assessments
• Deep content area knowledge
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
• Ability to utilize data to differentiate instruction
• A commitment to the Promising Principles of Propel
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, high degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness with the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments.

Requirements

• Valid PA Teaching Certification (please upload your certification)
• TB Test
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance
• Act 114 FBI Clearance
• Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure
• Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Disclosure

Salary

$41,212.04 annually.

Benefits

Full Comprehensive Benefits package, including Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, excellent 403(b) retirement package with an automatic 5% employer contribution and a 100% match of up to 4% employee contribution, wellness incentives, student loan payments of $75.00/pay after 2 years, and much much more!