Job Description
Long Term Substitute High School Social Studies- 2025-2026 SY
Philadelphia Performing Arts: A String Theory Charter School seeks full-time Substitute
teachers to join the team at the Vine Street Campus (1600 Vine Street). At Vine Street,
students in grades 9-12 engage in a unique educational environment designed to grow the
next generation of creative leaders, and where students focus on the arts and sciences as
major subjects alongside a technology-infused, project-based, standards- and
competency-driven academic curriculum. Our teachers are creative, passionate,
professional educators that believe every student has specific intelligences that must be
nurtured and that all students should have an equal opportunity to achieve their own
innate potential.
Join our team and work alongside educators in a school that values collaboration and
innovation! Our bright, modern campus at 1600 Vine Street invites creativity with panoramic
views of the city of Philadelphia. We know the importance of cultivating a supportive work
culture, and educators are encouraged to share ideas and experiences in the field. Our
teachers are given 90 minutes each week to meet as teams and have access to the latest
Apple technology and resources to compliment lesson plans, presentations, and more.
Candidates with past experience at public, private and parochial schools will be given credit
for those years of teaching as we welcome all qualified, passionate educators to apply to our
open positions today!
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree
• PA Certification in Social Studies
• Criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI)
String Theory Schools teaching candidates...
• are passionate about creative arts and sciences
• are undaunted by urban challenges and dynamic change
• value multi-disciplinary collaboration
• know technology can transform learning experiences
• apply feedback and constructive criticism with grace
• understand that hard work and fun are not mutually exclusive
• accept responsibility for student growth
• not only think outside the box, but can find compelling reasons why the box isn’t
necessary
Key Competencies:
• Develop vigorous courses, plans, projects, assignments, and assessments.
• Collaborate with grade and/or subject area teachers to refine and implement
high-quality curriculum aligned to standards and competencies.
• Build relationships with students and families through thoughtful and frequent
communication
• Experience working in diverse settings and/or commitment to improving one’s
own cultural competence
• Ability to use or willingness to learn technology integration to improve teaching
and learning
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom where student choice, inquiry,
differentiation, and authentic learning are high values
• Ability to problem solve, research and work in a collaborative environment
• Analyze and regularly use both qualitative and quantitative data to inform your
practice
• Cultivate higher order thinking skills through inquiry
Benefits:
• Access to consistent coaching in instruction and technology integration
• Access to best-in-class technology resources and a physical framework designed with
innovative learning in mind
• Excellent health benefits (for both you and your family), retirement benefits, and
more!
Please visit our website at https://www.stringtheoryschools.org/career/join-our-team to learn
about the application process. Send all required materials to
employment@stringtheoryschools.org.