Day To Day Substitute Teacher at Propel Mckeesport

Propel Schools•McKeesport, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

Propel Schools is seeking a Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher to cover absences at Propel McKeesport School. The role offers experience with Propel Schools’ culture and a variety of classroom settings, and may help prepare substitutes for a future classroom teaching role. The position requires a bachelor's degree. The substitute instructs scholars and groups, monitors student progress, maintains classroom environments, and carries out teacher-provided or appropriately planned lessons. When not assigned to a specific classroom, the substitute supports student learning through duties coverage, small-group work, and similar activities. Candidates should be organized, communicative, relationship-oriented, open to feedback and professional development, and committed to Propel’s Promising Principles. The role requires cultural competency, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments. Substitutes without Pennsylvania certification must obtain a PA DTD Emergency Certification for the year and LEA associated with employment. One or more years of classroom experience working with students is preferred. Pre-employment requirements include a TB test; Act 34 Criminal Clearance; Act 114 FBI Clearance; Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance; Mandated Reporter Training; Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure; and Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Disclosure. The daily rate is $175.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Substitutes without Pennsylvania certification must obtain a PA DTD Emergency Certification for the year and LEA associated with employment.
  • High level of personal organization and planning.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.
  • Commitment to the Promising Principles of Propel.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness, with the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments.
  • Pre-employment requirements: TB test; Act 34 Criminal Clearance; Act 114 FBI Clearance; Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance; Mandated Reporter Training; Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure; and Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Disclosure.

Nice To Haves

  • One or more years working with students in a classroom environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Instruct scholars and groups in specified content areas.
  • Monitor students’ progress in and outside of the classroom.
  • Maintain the physical environment of the classroom.
  • Carry out lesson plans left by the classroom teacher or deliver pre-planned lessons appropriate to grade level and subject area.
  • Support scholars’ overall learning when not assigned to a specific classroom, including duties coverage and working with small groups of students.

Benefits

  • Paid orientation and training to prepare for classroom experiences.
  • Ongoing professional development.
  • Flexible schedule and opportunities to substitute throughout Propel’s schools.
  • Advancement opportunities to build a professional career path.
  • Pathway to becoming a future full-time classroom teacher.
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