Daily Substitute & Program Support Specialist

West Catholic; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

West Catholic Preparatory High School seeks a reliable Daily Substitute & Program Support Specialist to join our team 2 to 3 days per week. This role provides essential classroom coverage and supports daily school life, ensuring a safe, orderly learning environment for students.

The ideal candidate brings a calm, encouraging presence, can step into teacher coverage as needed, supervise student activities, and assist with light administrative tasks in the main office, while adhering to school

Qualifications

• Clearances required: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
• Experience in a school setting or with students is preferred.
• Proficient with classroom technology and educational portals.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage when regular faculty are absent.
• Monitor hallways and common areas to ensure safety and order during transitions.
• Assist administration with day-to-day program needs and light office tasks.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Classroom management

Tech for education tools

Flexibility in coverage

Job description

Daily Substitute & Program Support Specialist

Daily Substitute & Program Support Specialist

Overview

Founded in 1916, West Catholic Preparatory High School has enjoyed a rich history and a century-plus of educating the community spiritually, academically and through extra-curricular programs, improving the lives of students and families in the surrounding community. The challenging academic curriculum, competitive athletics program and engaging activities complement each other to foster courage, character and leadership.

Mission Statement

West Catholic Preparatory High School is a Catholic community of academic excellence in an urban environment that is open to an interdenominational population. The school’s rigorous spiritual, academic, technological, and co-curricular programs develop our ethnically and religiously diverse student body into young men and women of strong moral and ethical character. West Catholic prepares each student to face the challenges of everyday life in an ever-changing global society.

Position Overview

West Catholic Preparatory High School seeks a reliable and community-minded Daily Substitute & Program Support Specialist to join our team 2 to 3 days per week. This position provides essential operational and instructional coverage, ensuring a safe, orderly, and supportive learning environment for our students.

The ideal candidate brings a grounded, encouraging presence to our halls and classrooms, adaptable enough to step seamlessly into teacher coverage or step up to assist with daily school life supervision and administrative support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Instructional & Classroom Coverage

• Provide classroom oversight when regular faculty members are absent.
• Accurate and prompt logging of student attendance in the school’s student information system (SIS) each period.
• Maintain an orderly, focused, and respectful classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Collect completed student work and return materials to the primary teacher with brief shift notes.

2. Student Life & Supervision

• Monitor hallways, stairwells, cafeteria, and common areas during class transitions, lunch periods, and arrival/dismissal times to ensure student safety and campus order.
• Reinforce school-wide policies regarding uniform compliance, hall passes, behavior expectations, and code of conduct with consistency and positive engagement.
• Maintain a visible, welcoming, and approachable presence across the building to build rapport with students and staff.

3. Operational & Program Support

• Assist the administration and main office with day-to-day program needs, student check-ins, or light administrative tasks when not covering classrooms.
• Escort students to administrative offices or health suites as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty and staff to support school events, assemblies, or special schedules occurring during assigned days.

QUALIFICATIONS

Clearances: Required PA State Police Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated classroom management and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Comfortable using classroom technology and educational software/portals.
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing daily schedules and coverage needs.

The deadline for application is November 13, 2026

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants.

PA required clearances and Safe Environment Certification will be required before employment can begin.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee's failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual's legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.