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SUBSTITUTE per diem

Philadelphia School

Job Location:

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 13 August 2026 (23 days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The 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 areasincluding Music Art Spanish and Physical Educationbased on plans prepared by the regular classroom teacher.

Foster a safe inclusive and respectful classroom atmosphere that aligns with the schools 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

Bachelors 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

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