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Main Building - PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146The Philadelphia School (TPS) is seeking per-diem substitute teachers. We are a Preschool - Grade 8 progressive, independent school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with an enrollment of approximately 420 students. Since our founding in 1972, The Philadelphia School has grown in size, complexity, and diversity. This growth has been rooted firmly in the progressive values with which our founders began: immersive learning, responsive pedagogy, and meaningful engagement with the world. The Substitute Teacher works on a daily, as-needed basis offering teacher coverage for homeroom and special subject areas, such as Music, Art, Spanish, and Physical Education. This role could also accompany classes to our outdoor education center. The teacher must be prepared to offer developmentally appropriate learning opportunities designed by our teachers, for all students from Preschool to Grade 8. Deliver developmentally appropriate lessons in homeroom and special subject areas—including Music, Art, Spanish, and Physical Education—based on plans prepared by the regular classroom teacher. Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom atmosphere that aligns with the school’s educational philosophy and values. Effectively teach and manage students ranging from Preschool through Grade 8, demonstrating flexibility and understanding of different developmental stages. Provide supervision and support during outdoor education experiences or class trips, ensuring student safety and engagement. Follow school policies and collaborate with fellow educators and administrators to ensure continuity of learning and a smooth classroom experience in the absence of the regular teacher. Provide coverage overlapping with after-school programming, with hours to be adjusted (and paid) as needs must with after-school programming Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Required instead would be an equivalent combination of education and previous experience that provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experienced educator who has a strong classroom management and communication skill, as well as flexible approach to teaching. Diversity Statement The Philadelphia School welcomes and celebrates diversity in our student body and in our faculty and is committed to providing an education for all of our children that instills in them a respect, understanding and appreciation for the many races, cultures, religions, family structures, and ethnicities that make up our complex and diverse world. Equal Employment Opportunity The Philadelphia School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Philadelphia School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws to ensure fair treatment of all applicants and employees. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at humanresourcesoffice@tpschool.org.
