Teacher Eligibility Application: For the 2026-2027 Academic Year

West Chester Area School District

Exton (PA)

On-site

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public school district in Pennsylvania is hiring dedicated educators for the 2026-2027 academic year. The ideal candidates will possess strong classroom management and instructional planning skills. They will be committed to equity-centered teaching and developing students' critical thinking skills. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Pennsylvania teaching certification. This is a full-time, 10-month contract position with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
Valid Pennsylvania teaching certification or ability to obtain emergency certification.
Commitment to equity-centered teaching.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction.
Establish a classroom environment where all students feel valued.
Integrate real-world applications and interdisciplinary connections.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Communication skills

Equity-centered teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Teacher Eligibility Application: For the 2026-2027 Academic Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5492733
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jan 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 15, 2026

Job Description

About West Chester Area School District:

West Chester Area School District serves more than 12,000 students across 17 schools: 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The district covers a 75-square-mile area that includes West Chester Borough and surrounding townships in Chester and Delaware Counties. The district boasts strong academic outcomes, including a 95% graduation rate, placing it in the top 10–20?percent of Pennsylvania public school districts. To learn more about strategic initiatives WCASD is leading, please visit Our Initiatives - West Chester Area School District .

Summary:

West Chester Area School District (WCASD) seeks reflective, student-centered educators who are committed to ensuring every graduate is prepared to thrive as a critical thinker, effective communicator, collaborator, responsible citizen, and lifelong learner. WCASD teachers design inclusive, rigorous learning experiences that empower students to apply knowledge, engage meaningfully with others, and contribute positively to their communities.

Teachers in WCASD are not only instructors of content, but designers of learning who intentionally cultivate the competencies outlined in the District’s Portrait of a Graduate through high-quality instruction, equitable practices, and strong relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction that develops students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
Establish a classroom environment where all students feel valued, challenged, and supported.
Integrate real-world applications and interdisciplinary connections to support authentic learning and transfer.
Use culturally responsive instructional strategies that honor students’ identities, experiences, and perspectives.
Use formative and summative assessment to monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
Communicate effectively with families and caregivers as partners in student learning.
Engage in continuous professional learning aligned to district priorities and instructional best practices.
Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and administrators to improve instruction and student outcomes.
Maintain accurate records related to instruction, assessment, and student progress.
Uphold district policies, professional ethics, and Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements.
Contribute positively to the school community and district culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
Possession of a valid Pennsylvania teaching certification appropriate to assignment OR the ability to obtain necessary emergency certification based on the district’s needs
Demonstrated commitment to equity-centered teaching and continuous improvement
Strong instructional planning, classroom management, and communication skills

Reporting Relationships:

Teachers in WCASD report to school building administrators. Teachers in WCASD receive professional development and support from a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to curriculum supervisors, pupil services supervisors, and grade level and content level leaders. Regardless of their years of experience, teachers who are new to WCASD will participate in teacher induction, which is focused on how teacher looks specifically within our district.

Terms of Employment:

This position is a 10 month position.
This position is represented by West Chester Area Education Association. The collective bargaining agreement for WCASD and WCAEA is available here: WCAEA CONTRACT 2022 to 2027.pdf .
Starting salaries are determined based on relevant experience, education, and internal equity, and are generally set below the midpoint of the salary range.

Process

Between January and March each year, prospective teacher applicants are welcome to apply for eligibility pools to be hired for WCASD for the upcoming school year. These individuals will go through a centralized screening process to then be placed on our eligibility list for school-based hiring. Individuals need not apply for eligibility for every content area listed. Instead, individuals can simply apply once and indicate their interest in various eligibility pools through the application process.

Current Long Term Substitues–and all individuals who have been Long Term Substitutes for the past three years–will automatically be considered eligible.

Position Type: Teacher - Contract Position

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