8th Grade ELA Teacher

Hebrew Public•Philadelphia, PA

10h

About The Position

Hebrew Public is seeking a student-centered 8th Grade ELA Teacher for Philadelphia Hebrew Public’s first year serving 8th-grade students. The teacher will use EL Education curriculum and instructional resources to deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction that builds students’ reading comprehension, literary and informational text analysis, vocabulary, writing, speaking, listening, communication, and critical-thinking skills. Students will work with complex texts and develop clear, evidence-based ideas through writing and discussion. The teacher will help establish the culture, routines, traditions, and instructional foundation for the school’s oldest students while supporting their confidence, independence, self-advocacy, and academic habits as they prepare to transition to high school. The role calls for a structured, joyful, engaging, and academically ambitious classroom, with instruction responsive to students’ needs. The teacher will collaborate with school teams and families, use student work and assessment data to monitor progress, and participate in professional learning, coaching, and feedback. Philadelphia Hebrew Public is part of Hebrew Public, a secular network that welcomes people of all backgrounds. Its schools aim to provide rigorous academics, strong relationships, and globally minded education, and serve students from across Philadelphia. Hebrew Public’s OLAM values are outstanding problem solving, continuous learning, making a difference, and intentional communication. Hebrew Public does not require applicants to speak Hebrew.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Strong ELA content knowledge and ability to make grade-level concepts accessible, engaging, and rigorous for all learners.
Strong classroom management skills, including the ability to build clear routines, high expectations, and a positive classroom culture.
Ability to use student data to adjust instruction, address misconceptions, and accelerate growth.
Deep belief in the limitless potential of all students and commitment to helping them thrive as global citizens.

Nice To Haves

Pennsylvania English teacher certification, or active progress toward certification.
Experience working in urban school communities and commitment to building strong relationships with students, families, and staff.
Experience using EL or another high-quality instructional ELA curriculum.

Responsibilities

Deliver rigorous, standards-based 8th-grade ELA instruction using the EL Education curriculum.
Strengthen students’ reading comprehension, literary and informational text analysis, vocabulary, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Support students in reading complex texts and developing clear, evidence-based ideas through writing and discussion.
Create a structured and engaging classroom culture with clear routines, high expectations, and strong student accountability.
Differentiate instruction to provide intervention, acceleration, and enrichment based on student needs.
Help establish the culture, routines, traditions, and expectations for PHP’s first 8th-grade class.
Support students in developing the confidence, independence, self-advocacy, and academic habits needed for high school.
Internalize and prepare EL Education lessons to ensure instruction is purposeful, rigorous, and responsive to student needs.
Use student work and assessment data to monitor progress, adjust instruction, and plan targeted reteaching.
Collaborate with grade-level, special education, multilingual learner, instructional, and leadership teams to support student success.
Partner with families to communicate student progress, strengths, and areas for growth.
Model Hebrew Public’s OLAM values: outstanding problem solving, continuous learning, making a difference, and intentional communication.
Participate in intellectual preparation, coaching cycles, classroom observations, and feedback conversations.
Engage in ongoing professional development and actively seek feedback to improve practice.
Align work with school-wide priorities and strategic initiatives.

Benefits

Medical coverage, with the employer covering 85% of premiums.
Dental coverage, with the employer covering 85% of premiums.
Vision coverage, 100% covered by the employer.
Retirement plan with a 5% employer match of annual salary, dollar for dollar, with no vesting period.
Potential performance bonuses and additional stipends.
Mental health resources and employee assistance programs.
Student loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs and gym memberships.
30+ holidays, plus 10 PTO days for 10-month staff or 20 PTO days for 12-month staff.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
Fertility services coverage with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; up to $10,000 in HRA funds.
Employer-paid and voluntary life insurance; AD&D benefit equal to one times salary, provided at no cost.
Access to workshops, certifications, and ongoing professional development.
University partnerships for certification.
Opportunities for global travel experiences.
Opportunities to apply for funds to support pathways toward teacher certification.
Instructional coaching, feedback cycles, intellectual preparation, collaborative planning, and professional development opportunities.
On-site Climate staff and Social Workers to support students and families.