About the role#
The Act 86 Substitute Teacher program allows students currently enrolled in a Pennsylvania teacher preparation program to work as substitute teachers. You may work a maximum of 180 days per school year, with a limit of 10 consecutive days for the same teacher. This role is essential for maintaining continuity in the classroom when a teacher is absent.
What you'll do#
- Report to the school office upon arrival to review daily plans and schedules.
- Manage the learning environment and oversee student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, and in out-of-class settings.
- Deliver instruction to individual students or small groups based on the absent teacher's lesson plans.
- Support special needs children within the classroom.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional standards when interacting with staff and administrators.
- Take precautions to protect students, school equipment, and facilities.
- Perform additional duties as required by the curriculum or school administration.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a teacher preparation program at a Pennsylvania college or university.
- Completion of at least 60 semester hours.
- Proof of enrollment and earned credit hours.
- Clean Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34) less than 1 year old.
- Clean Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) less than 1 year old.
- Clean FBI Criminal History Record less than 1 year old.
- Child Mandated Reporter Training (Act 126) completed within the last 5 years.
- Act 71 PA Suicide Prevention clearance.
- Proof of a TB test or chest x-ray less than 90 days old.
- Two valid forms of identification for I-9 verification.
- Contact information for all past employers where you had direct contact with children.
Location & details#
- Location: Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, substitute.
- Term: Rolling.
About ESS
ESS manufactures non-lithium energy storage systems. The company serves utilities, businesses, and critical infrastructure operators. It focuses on flow battery technology for renewable energy integration and high-power applications. Founded in 2011, the firm maintains its headquarters in Wilsonville, Oregon. It employs approximately 310 people.
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