Substitute Teacher

Seeking Substitute Teachers

At Freedom Side School we provide a free education rooted in abolitionist values to children impacted by incarceration. We nurture our students as visionaries, organizers, and architects of a more free world. We are currently seeking applicants for our team of Substitute Teachers.

You can learn more about Freedom Side School’s vision, mission, values, and team at www.freedomsideschool.org. To submit your application please use this form. If you have any questions about the position or the application, please reach out to hiring@freedomsideschool.org.

Hiring Timeline and Process

• Interested applicants should fill out this application form;
• Interviews will be conducted over zoom or in person, depending on candidate and staff availability;
• Applicants who are a good fit will be onboarded as a member of the FSS Substitute Teacher Team;
• Candidates who are invited to join Freedom Side School’s Substitute Teacher Team will be asked to obtain the clearances required by PA school law as a part of their onboarding process;
• Once onboarded, FSS Substitute Teachers will be notified of any dates where coverage is needed with as much advance notice as possible.

Job Description

Classroom staff are integral to translating our mission and vision into action by shaping day-to-day school life for our students and their caregivers. Substitute Teachers will work closely with FSS staff while on assignment and will be supervised by our Director of Teaching and Learning.

• Our school day runs from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Our day-rate for substitute teachers is $240 per day

We are seeking applicants who…

• Bring a strength-based approach to teaching, and understand that all children can learn and grow
• Are aligned with Freedom Side’s vision, mission and values
• Are aligned with and can carry out Freedom Side’s Community Commitments.
• Live and are rooted in the Philadelphia area, who are willing to work in-person in Philadelphia
• Can work collaboratively on a team of staff and volunteers, are able to take feedback and show up with integrity and accountability

We are prioritizing candidates who…

• Are directly impacted by mass incarceration, including candidates who are formerly incarcerated or have incarcerated loved ones
• Have experience in the anti-prison and/or abolition movement
• Have community organizing experience or are willing to learn

Application Preview

1. Email
2. Name
3. Phone Number
4. Do you currently live in Philadelphia
5. Tell us a little bit about why working at Freedom Side School interests you (under 200 words)
6. Please list your experience as a classroom teacher including name of school, grade/s taught, number of years taught
7. Tell us about your approach to classroom management. In particular, how do you address a situation in which a child is not following the behavioral expectations of the classroom?
8. Please upload a copy of your resume