American Paradigm Schools·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Building Substitute is responsible for carrying out teacher duties in their absence, including educating students and maintaining classroom control. The role involves facilitating lessons and implementing the Caring School Community model to foster social and emotional learning.
American Paradigm Schools 8101 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 Discovering Excellence Through Cultivating Differences American Paradigm Schools are dedicated to equity and excellence for all learners, while celebrating the uniqueness of our communities. Our values drive our dedication to providing a world class education.
A Building Substitute is responsible for carrying out the duties of the teacher in their absence. Major Responsibilities We are specifically seeking teachers with experience and the ability to adapt to diverse teaching environments, while remaining an effective facilitator. This position involves facilitating in a classroom, educating students and maintaining control of the classroom. Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to keep students focused and on task are a prerequisite for the position. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a lead teacher, have excellent verbal and communication skills, patience, pays strong attention to detail, possesses strong organizational skills and has passion for instilling knowledge to the students and schools we serve.
Customer and Personal Service Education and Training Computers Instructing Public Safety and Security Social Perceptiveness Monitoring Complex Problem Solving Judgment and Decision Making Technology Skills Google Suite for Education Student Information System Student Intervention Programs Document Camera Projector, laptop, copier Education and certifications Certification requirement Bachelor's Degree - required PA Certification - preferred
A Bachelor's degree is required, and PA Certification is preferred. Candidates should have previous experience as a lead teacher and strong classroom management skills.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, classroom teacher openings often draw candidates with early-childhood or childcare experience, especially when child development knowledge and classroom routines are part of the role. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong organization, communication, time management, and current First Aid/CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any credential or schedule details before applying.