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Why substitute teachers do what they do ...
Substitute teaching can be used as a second income
Flexible work schedule
You choose the age group you want to teach
You take no work-related problems home
Subbing provides great experience for those wishing to pursue a teaching career
You have an opportunity to improve your "People Skills"
You will have an influence on the lives of your students
The most important factor: Good Substitute Teachers are always in demand!

Some additional benefits of subbing through STS are ...
Many full time positions are filled via the sub pool!
You can collect unemployment benefits during the summer!
Access to discounted Medical plans!
One paycheck (direct deposit) covers all of the districts you work in!

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STS services school districts in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

In order to substitute teach in any Pennsylvania school district,
you must possess the following credentials: 
A valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certification or equivalent (see NOTE A1)
A Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34) that is clean and less than one year old -
   Click Here to process your background check on line. $10 processing fee required*.
A Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) that is clean and less than one year old -
   Click Here to print the necessary forms. $10 money order required*.
An FBI Criminal History Record that is clean and less than 1 year old
   Click Here for information and scheduling instructions. Make sure to select the Pennsylvania Dept. of Education option. A $36 processing fee is required. Please be aware that these fees may change without notice. You will need to bring your Proof of Transaction Receipt containing the PAE number when you come for your interview! Click Here to get your receipt. If, at the time of fingerprint registration, you elect to have a paper copy of your report, it can not be used in lieu of the processes established by the Department of Education and the Cogent System.
Proof of a TB test or chest x-ray that is less than two years old
A Resume'
Three professional letters of reference
A voided personal check or pre-printed (by the bank) deposit ticket for direct deposit
2 Valid Identification Documents - Click here to view the federal I-9 guidelines for acceptable forms of identification. Scroll down the document to the last page.


*All PA Certified Teachers must be Act 48 compliant!

NOTE A1 - A Certification Equivalent can be:
An active emergency certification (E-Cert) issued by the state of PA, however, candidates must meet the requirements for the issuance an emergency certificate in addition to all of the requirements mentioned above: Please note: It is the right of the school district to deny any E-Cert -and- E-Certs do not cross county and school district lines. Click here for a listing of our school districts that accept e-certs.
A valid teaching certificate issued by another state that is in the process of being converted to a  Pennsylvania Certification. Click here for more information.

Emergency Certification (E-Cert) Requirements are:
Candidates must have a Bachelors Degree or better and actively working toward PA Certification.
Candidates must obtain and complete the PDE Form 338G. Click here to get it. Follow the instructions on completing the form. Important Note! Leave #2 in Section II blank. A legally qualified Physician must complete section III - Health Certificate. Be sure to complete the entire form and sign in section VI.  This form must be completed before you come in for your appointment.
Candidates must get a set of official, sealed transcripts from the college or university that conferred your degree. We cannot accept opened or Internet transcripts.
A money order in the amount of $5 made payable to the school district issuing the E-Cert.
Candidates will present a copy of their degree.

You must have all of the above in-hand before we can set up an appointment with you***
Once you have all of your information together, Contact our HR offices to schedule an appointment or to address any questions you may have.

General Business and Personnel Offices

Media Office: 849 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063   Map
serving Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and New Castle Counties:
610-566-6466 or 800-357-SUBS (7827)

Lancaster Office: 202 Butler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Lancaster, PA 17601  Map
serving Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties:
717-391-7827 or 800-884-SUBS (7827)

Regional Personnel Offices

Downingtown Office: 122 Wallace Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335  Map
This is a STS personnel office located in the
Downingtown Area School District - Facilities Building - Call 610-566-6466 for appointment
NOTE: This office will be moving to a new location. We will update this site when more information becomes available.

Horsham Office:  1125 Limekiln Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 Map
This is a STS personnel office located in the
Limekiln-Simmons Elementary School
Call 610-566-6466 for appointment

Harrisburg Office: 213 State Street, 1st Fl., Harrisburg, PA 17101  Map
Call 717-391-7827 for appointment

Hershey Office: 1201 Homestead Lane, Hershey, PA 17033  Map
This is a STS personnel office located in the
Milton Hershey School Administration Office - call 717-391-7827 for appointment

Oxford Office: 125 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford, PA 19363  Map
This is a STS personnel office located in the
Oxford Area School District Administration Building - Call 610-566-6466 for appointment

Reading Office: 800 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19602  Map 
This is a STS personnel office located in the
Reading School District Administration Offices - call 610-566-6466 for appointment

York Office: 31 N. Pershing Avenue, York, PA 17401  Map
This is a STS personnel office located in the
The City of York School District Administration Building - call 717-391-7827 for appointment

***When you arrive for your interview and your credentials are not in order, or any required documentation is missing, your interview will be terminated and rescheduled. 

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In order to substitute teach in Delaware, you must possess the following credentials:
  Class A Subs: a Teaching Certification or Masters Degree
  Class B Subs: a Bachelor's Degree
  Class C Subs: a High School Diploma or Associates Degree
  FBI Criminal Records Check Results that is less than 1 year old - contact the DE State Police at 800-464-4357 and ask for "Fingerprinting".
  Recent TB Test or Chest X-Ray that is less than 2 years old
  A Resume
  3 professional letters of Reference
  2 Valid Identification Documents - Click here to view the federal I-9 guidelines for acceptable forms of identification. Scroll down the document to the last page.

You must have all of the above in-hand before we can setup an appointment with you***.

Once you have all of your information together, Contact our HR office to schedule an appointment or to address any questions you may have.

***When you arrive for your interview and your credentials are not in order, or any required documentation is missing, your interview will be terminated and rescheduled. 
 

Thank you for your interest in Substitute Teacher Service.
We look forward to working with you!