Job Title: Building Substitute Teacher

 

We are seeking a dedicated and flexible educator to join our team as a Building Substitute Teacher. This is a full-time, school-based position for an educator who will report to the school daily and serve as a consistent member of our instructional team.

 

The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting student learning, maintaining a positive school culture, and ensuring continuity of instruction across classrooms and grade levels.

 

The Building Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing classroom coverage during teacher absences, implementing lesson plans, facilitating engaging learning experiences, and maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment. When coverage is not needed, the Building Substitute Teacher may provide instructional support to students, assist with small-group interventions, collaborate with teachers, and support school-wide initiatives as assigned.

 

As a valued member of the school community, the Building Substitute Teacher works closely with teachers, school leaders, support staff, students, and families to promote academic success and positive student outcomes. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong classroom management skills, adaptability, professionalism, effective communication, cultural competence, and a commitment to fostering meaningful relationships with students while supporting their academic and social-emotional development.

 

What you will be doing

• Reporting to the school daily as a consistent member of the instructional team and providing classroom coverage across grade levels and subject areas as needed
• Implementing teacher lesson plans and facilitating engaging learning experiences that maintain instructional continuity during staff absences
• Creating and maintaining safe, supportive, and productive learning environments that promote student engagement, respect, and academic success
• Utilizing effective classroom management strategies to support positive student behavior and uphold school expectations
• Providing academic support to individual students and small groups when classroom coverage is not needed
• Monitoring student participation and progress, documenting important information, and communicating relevant updates to classroom teachers and school leaders
• Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and support staff to ensure a seamless educational experience for students
• Supporting school-wide programs, activities, duties, and initiatives as assigned
• Building positive relationships with students, staff, and families while fostering a school culture that values inclusion, collaboration, and lifelong learning
• Demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and adaptability while supporting the evolving needs of the school community

What you bring to the table

 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; degree in Education or a related field preferred
• Pennsylvania Instructional Certification PK–4, PK–8, 4–8, 7–12, or eligibility to obtain certification in Pennsylvania
• Previous teaching, substitute teaching, or classroom experience preferred
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a positive, structured learning environment across a variety of grade levels and subject areas
• Ability to effectively implement lesson plans, adapt to different instructional settings, and support student learning during teacher absences
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility, reliability, and professionalism with the ability to respond to changing school needs and assignments
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and school leaders
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive learning environment that values diversity and promotes belonging for all students
• Proficiency with educational technology and a willingness to learn and utilize school-based instructional platforms and tools
• Passion for supporting student academic achievement, social-emotional development, and overall school success

Employee Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, which include mental health visits at the primary copay rate and a healthy pregnancy maternity program
• Up to 8 free counseling/therapy sessions annually through Employee Assistance Programs 
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Health, Dependent Day Care & Commuter Reimbursements
• Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement (PSERS) and/or 403(b) plans to help our employees save for retirement. 
• Paid time off for sick days, personal days, and holidays
• We believe in the importance of ongoing professional development and provide opportunities for our employees to attend workshops, conferences, and training sessions. 
• Want to have some fun, too? Yes, please! Enjoy team building, appreciation days, supportive and collaborative environments, and much more!
• Employee Referral Bonuses. As a Pan American Academy Employee, you'll always keep your eye out for great talent to join our family.  Consider yourself an extension of the recruitment team, scouting for the best people to support our students and school! 

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, standard 7.5 hours daily, 10-months, exempt
• This position is for in-person work at our location
• 180 instructional days, 197 work days (new staff members work additional days for induction/orientation)
• In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable
• To be eligible to work for Pan American Academy Charter School, you must complete and submit background clearances and paperwork prior to your start date. We accept clearances that are less than 1 year old from the date a new employee presents them to Human Resources.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Please note: Both prior experience and educational degree must undergo verification for the final salary to be confirmed.

 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

 

Nondiscrimination: Pan American Academy Charter School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability, or perceived disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at information@panamcs.org or call 215-425-1212.