Substitute Teacher Lower School

The Agnes Irwin School, an all-girls' Pre-K through 12th-grade independent school in the Philadelphia suburbs, is committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of girls and young women. Providing its students with a rigorous academic education, AIS is dedicated to developing each student's highest potential in intellect, character, and physical well-being.  

The Agnes Irwin School is seeking a dynamic substitute teacher interested in daily subbing across grades PreK - 4th grade. Applications for this position are being reviewed for an immediate start. 

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Embraces the Agnes Irwin School’s mission to empower each girl to learn, lead, and live a legacy, and is committed to the ethos of girls’ education
• Is willing to engage across difference with empathy and understanding
• Regards collaboration as an essential component of professionalism
• Demonstrates proficiency with classroom hardware (Apple TV, iPads)
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that honors all identities
• Adaptable to pivot from teaching PreK to 4th grade level students

Responsibilities include:

• Accurately following lesson plans left by the classroom teacher
• Create a positive, caring classroom community 
• Create and maintain a safe environment conducive to students doing their best work
• Record observations and important reflections on student learning for the day
• Carry out requisite student oversight 
• Work constructively with parents and colleagues
• Cover the duties and responsibilities of the teacher you are present for

Successful candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Previous classroom experience working with elementary aged children preferred
• PA state certification preferred, but not required 
• Demonstrated expertise in differentiated instruction, as well as the field of teaching in general 
• Ability to work as a contributing, constructive team member in an educational environment 
• Strong interpersonal skills to include being cooperative and congenial, and able to manage students and communicate with parents and colleagues in a courteous and effective manner
• Punctuality, reliability, and a high level of professionalism consistent with the values of The Agnes Irwin School

The Agnes Irwin School does not discriminate in any term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law.