STS - Substitute Teachers

Downingtown Area School District; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,597 - 49,815; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Downingtown seeks a passionate Substitute Teacher to support student learning in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Responsibilities include following lesson plans and creating an effective learning atmosphere. Ideal candidates possess a 4-year degree and demonstrate strong communication and team collaboration skills. Pay varies based on assignment length, with rates starting at $155 per day. Join our diverse team that promotes excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping students and supporting diverse learning environments.
• Ability to carry out lesson plans effectively.
• Open communication to build trust within the team.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans of the regularly appointed teacher.
• Maintain a supportive learning environment.
• Participate in ongoing opportunities for growth.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Student support

Education

4-year degree

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ STS-Substitute Teacher Service
• Date Posted: 7/1/2025
• Location: Downingtown, PA
• Date Available: As needed
• Closing Date: Open

Position: Substitute Teacher (Job ID 135)

Location: Downingtown, PA

Pay Rate: Per diem varies based upon assignment length; see below for more detail

Schedule: Varies; up to 7.5 hours per day, following Board-approved calendar

Benefit Eligible: No

Effective Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.

At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees and contractors. We seek to hire new staff who:

• Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
• Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
• Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
• Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
• Strive to be kind and reflective
• Focus on the solution and put people first
• Lead by example!

Job Summary

Substitute Teachers

As a substitute teacher, you will be responsible for carrying out the lesson plans of the regularly appointed teacher for whom you would be substituting. Your goal will be to adhere to the learning environment that would exist if the regular teacher were in the classroom.

Guest Teachers

Substitute Teacher Service, STS, is proud to announce the implementation of the STS/IU-13 Guest Teacher Program. This program allows those who have a 4-year degree to take an online training program that would prepare them for teaching in the classroom as a day-to-day substitute teacher.

Substitute Teacher Pay Rates 2025-2026 School Year:

• Per Diem Rate: $155 per day
• DASD Retiree Daily Rate: $215 per day
• Building Substitute-flexible assignments: $180 per day
• 45 – 89 consecutive days in the same assignment: $270 per day

Please contact the Substitute Teacher Service directly for information on Substitute Teaching at Downingtown Area School District. Please ask for Sarah Laxton for assistance.

Telephone: [phone] or Toll Free 800-357-SUBS