Founding 8th Grade Math Teacher

Hebrew Public • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hebrew Public is seeking a strong, student-centered Founding 8th Grade Math Teacher to help launch their first year serving 8th grade students. This role is a significant opportunity for an educator with robust math content knowledge, excellent classroom management skills, and a deep commitment to preparing students for a successful transition to high school. The teacher will utilize the Eureka Math curriculum to deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction aimed at building students' conceptual understanding, problem-solving abilities, confidence, and readiness for the academic challenges of high school. As a founding 8th-grade teacher, this individual will also play a key role in shaping the culture, expectations, and instructional foundation for PHP’s oldest students. The ideal candidate will have a profound belief in the potential of all students, create a classroom environment that is structured, joyful, and academically ambitious, and be enthusiastic about supporting students during this critical transitional year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Deep belief in the limitless potential of all students and commitment to helping them thrive as global citizens.
• Strong math content knowledge and ability to make grade-level concepts accessible, engaging, and rigorous for all learners.
• Strong classroom management skills, with 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.

Nice To Haves

• Pennsylvania Math teacher certification, or active progress toward certification, preferred.
• Experience working in urban school communities and a commitment to building strong relationships with students, families, and staff is preferred.
• Experience using Eureka Math or another high-quality instructional math curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous, standards-based 8th grade math instruction using the Eureka Math curriculum.
• Build students’ conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Create a structured, engaging classroom culture with clear expectations, strong routines, and high levels of student engagement and accountability.
• Differentiate instruction to meet a range of student needs, including intervention, acceleration, and enrichment.
• Help establish the culture, routines, traditions, and expectations for PHP’s first 8th grade class.
• Support students in developing the academic habits, confidence, and self-advocacy skills needed for high school.
• Internalize and prepare Eureka Math lessons to ensure instruction is clear, purposeful, and responsive to student needs.
• Use student work, formative assessments, and summative data to identify misconceptions, adjust instruction, and plan targeted reteaching.
• Identify student strengths, misconceptions, and gaps in order to plan targeted support.
• Collaborate with grade-level, content, special education, multilingual learner, and leadership teams to support student success.
• Partner with families to communicate student progress, strengths, and areas for growth.
• Contribute to a positive school culture rooted in care, accountability, and shared responsibility.
• 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 your work with school-wide priorities and strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical: Employer covers 85% of premiums
• Health Coverage: Dental: Employer covers 85% of premiums
• Health Coverage: Vision: 100% covered by employer
• Retirement: 5% Employer Match of your annual salary dollar for dollar. No vesting period.
• Additional Compensation: Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends.
• Wellness Matters: Mental health resources and employee assistance programs.
• Perks for You: Student Loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs & gym memberships
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 30+ holidays; 10 PTO days (10 month staff) and 20 PTO days (12 month staff)
• Family First: 6 weeks paid parental leave for welcoming your new child.
• Fertility Services : Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Up to $10,000 in HRA funds
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance: AD&D benefit of one time salary through UNUM. This valuable benefit is provided at no cost to you.
• Learn & Grow: Access to workshops, certifications, and ongoing professional development
• Advance Your Career: University partnerships for certification.
• Travel : Opportunities for global travel experiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level