Apprentice Teacher for 6-8 Math & Science

Wissahickon Charter School • Philadelphia, PA

6h

About The Position

Wissahickon Charter School is seeking an Apprentice Teacher for grades 6–8 Math and Science for the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time, salaried, 10-month position offers recent graduates and career changers a pathway into teaching, with classroom experience and professional development. Candidates currently enrolled in or recently graduated from teacher education programs are strongly encouraged to apply. One to two years of experience as an Apprentice Teacher can help prepare someone to become a lead teacher.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• All required FBI and Pennsylvania clearances.
• Reflective and open to feedback and coaching.
• Ability to work with colleagues who have diverse teaching and organizational styles.
• Commitment to honest and open dialogue about race, equity, and bias in school systems and relationships.
• Interest in Wissahickon Charter School's mission and belief that all children can learn.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students in the relevant grade range, preferably in an urban school setting.
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a teacher education program.

Responsibilities

• Plan collaboratively with two to four lead teachers.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group instruction to students needing additional academic support.
• Substitute teach when a lead teacher in assigned grade bands or a grade-band specialist is absent.
• Partner with lead teachers to implement curriculum and consistently use classroom routines and procedures.
• Work with lead teachers to assess, track, and analyze student progress.
• Lead a teaching elective, special, and/or study hall.
• As instructional skills increase, potentially provide whole-group instruction in selected subjects.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Complete administrative duties as needed, including data entry, homework review, filing, and copying.
• Support intake, dismissal, and transitions between classes.
• Assist lead teachers and/or Principals with other responsibilities as requested.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and any spouse or dependents.

What This Job Offers

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