Per Diem Substitute Teachers

Westtown School; West Goshen Township (PA); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Westtown School is seeking experienced substitute teachers to support learning across Lower, Middle, and Upper School in West Chester, PA. Positions are on-call per diem and long-term substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year.

Ideal candidates have classroom teaching experience, knowledge of instructional practices, and a commitment to inclusive education aligned with Quaker values. Candidates should be adaptable, collaborative, and dedicated to student growth across grade levels.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in education, a specific subject area, or related field.
• Prior classroom teaching experience.
• Knowledge of instructional practices, curriculum development, classroom management, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to create a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
• Experience with interdisciplinary curriculum, project-based learning, and anti-bias education.
• Understanding of cognitive, social, and emotional development of children and adolescents.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and Canvas LMS to support teaching and learning.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; collaborative.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive school community grounded in cultural competence and social justice.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to build positive relationships with students.

Kenntnisse

Interdisciplinary teaching

Project-based learning

Anti-bias education

Student development (cognitive, social

Collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Cultural competence

Google Workspace

Canvas LMS

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Canvas LMS

Jobbeschreibung

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Substitute Teachers On-Call WEST CHESTER, PA, US

Westtown School seeks experienced and engaging substitute teachers to support learning across our Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions. We are looking for educators who are passionate about working with students, adaptable in their approach, and committed to creating meaningful learning experiences. We offer per diem and long-term substitute assignments throughout the 2026-2027 school year.

Successful candidates will bring experience with interdisciplinary teaching, project-based learning, and anti-bias curriculum, along with an understanding of students' cognitive, social, and emotional development across grade levels. Substitute teachers are valued members of our educational community and play an important role in maintaining continuity of instruction, fostering positive classroom environments, and supporting student growth.

At Westtown, we support and challenge our students to realize their intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual potential. We encourage students to become critical and independent thinkers who approach the world with curiosity, cooperation, understanding, and respect for differing perspectives.

The Westtown experience is defined by rigorous academic preparation, community living in a diverse environment, weekly Meetings for Worship, and a commitment to service. Quaker values and practices are woven throughout our curriculum and culture, encouraging every community member to value diversity, seek peace and justice, and demonstrate respect for themselves and others.

Westtown School is a Quaker, independent, Pre-K-12 college-preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, Pennsylvania, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. Situated on a beautiful 600-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities, Westtown brings together a dedicated faculty and staff who inspire and prepare students to become stewards and leaders of a better world.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following qualifications and attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in education, a specific subject area, or a related field.
• Prior classroom teaching experience
• Knowledge of effective instructional practices, curriculum development, classroom management, and conflict resolution strategies.
• Ability to create a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment that encourages student participation, curiosity, and academic growth.
• Experience with or familiarity with interdisciplinary curriculum, project-based learning, and anti-bias education.
• Understanding of the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children and adolescents.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and the use of learning management systems, including Canvas, to support effective teaching and learning.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adapt to changing classroom needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive school community grounded in cultural competence, social justice, and respect for diverse perspectives and voices.
• A team-oriented approach, sound professional judgment, and the ability to build meaningful, positive relationships with students across a diverse community.
• A strong affinity for Westtown School's mission and an educational philosophy aligned with Quaker values.