Per Diem Substitute Teachers

Westtown School • West Chester, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Westtown School seeks experienced, engaging substitute teachers to support learning across its Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions. Assignments include per diem and long-term substitute work throughout the 2026–2027 school year. Substitute teachers help maintain continuity of instruction, foster positive classroom environments, and support student growth. Candidates should be adaptable, passionate about working with students, and committed to creating meaningful learning experiences. The school values experience with interdisciplinary teaching, project-based learning, and anti-bias curriculum, as well as understanding students’ cognitive, social, and emotional development across grade levels.

Westtown School is a Quaker, independent, Pre-K–12 college-preparatory day and boarding school in suburban West Chester, Pennsylvania, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. Its educational community supports students in developing their intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual potential, and encourages critical and independent thinking, curiosity, cooperation, understanding, and respect for differing perspectives. The school’s curriculum and culture reflect Quaker values and practices, including diversity, peace and justice, service, and respect for oneself and others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, a specific subject area, or a related field.
• Prior classroom teaching experience.
• Knowledge of effective instructional practices, curriculum development, classroom management, and conflict resolution strategies.
• Ability to create a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment that encourages student participation, curiosity, and academic growth.
• Experience with or familiarity with interdisciplinary curriculum, project-based learning, and anti-bias education.
• Understanding of the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children and adolescents.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and learning management systems, including Canvas.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adapt to changing classroom needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive school community grounded in cultural competence, social justice, and respect for diverse perspectives and voices.
• Team-oriented approach, sound professional judgment, and ability to build positive relationships with students across a diverse community.
• Strong affinity for Westtown School’s mission and an educational philosophy aligned with Quaker values.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across the Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions.
• Maintain continuity of instruction during substitute assignments.
• Foster positive, engaging, and supportive classroom environments.
• Support student participation, curiosity, academic growth, and overall development.
• Use effective instructional practices, curriculum, classroom management, and conflict resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues and adapt to changing classroom needs.
• Support effective teaching and learning using Google Workspace and learning management systems, including Canvas.
• Help foster an inclusive school community grounded in cultural competence, social justice, and respect for diverse perspectives and voices.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level