| Westtown School is seeking qualified substitute teachers for our Lower School. Westtown School is an independent, co-educational, pre-K to 12, college preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. Situated on a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers state-of-the-art facilities where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world. Students at Westtown are challenged to realize their intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual potential. A spirit of inquiry reigns in the classroom and students are encouraged to think creatively, to feel the condition of others, and to listen to their inner selves. Westtown expects students to be critical, independent thinkers who can work with a spirit of cooperation, understanding, and tolerance of the views of others. The Westtown experience is defined by rigorous academic preparation for college, community living in a diverse environment, weekly Meeting for Worship, and service. Quaker values and practices pervade the curriculum and culture, encouraging each community member to value diversity, to seek peace and justice, and to demonstrate respect for self and others. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1-3 years of classroom teaching experience at the elementary school level, an understanding of the cognitive and social-emotional development of children at this age, as well as a strong knowledge of instruction and assessment practices in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Ideal candidates will be versed in interdisciplinary curriculum, project work, and anti-bias curriculum. A Bachelor’s degree is required. In addition, the candidate should demonstrate: - Joy working with elementary aged students;
- Relevant classroom teaching experience required, preferably in an independent school setting;
- Knowledge of educational technology to support teaching and learning both in the classroom and remotely;
- Knowledge and commitment around diversity, equity, inclusion, and access practices and the impact it has on the classroom climate and curriculum;
- A desire to continue seeking professional development;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues inside and outside of the curriculum;
- Curriculum design and assessment experience;
- A strong character with a team-oriented spirit, and the ability to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community;
- A deep commitment to enhancing an inclusive school community based on cultural competence, commitment to social justice, and respect for all voices;
- Strong affinity for the mission of Westtown School and an educational philosophy consistent with the school’s Quaker values.
Guided by the Quaker belief that there is that of God in all persons, Westtown School is a community of learners who value, and are themselves strengthened by, the rich diversity of its members. As a school, we seek to prepare students for living and leading in a diverse and complex world. As a community, we aspire to inclusivity and respect. To these ends, we welcome qualified students, faculty, staff, and trustees of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, family structure including marital or parental status, and socioeconomic status. Westtown School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of these characteristics in any of its policies, procedures, or practices relating to admission, access to activities or programs, hiring, or other employment-related decisions. Interested, qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Sherri Farenwald, Director of Human Resources, at http://tiny.cc/westtown_careercenter and select Show All Job Openings. |
