Grade 1 Teacher

Independence Mission Schools • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

St. Raymond of Penafort, an Independence Mission School, is seeking a Grade 1 Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The successful candidate will contribute actively to the school community, build intentional relationships with staff, parents, and students, and dedicate themselves to developing their teaching practice. They will learn about and implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that sets high expectations for student learning, with a strong foundation in literacy instruction and the standards of mathematical practice.

The teacher will model outstanding character in accordance with Catholic teachings and support students’ moral formation through a positive classroom atmosphere. They will set high behavioral and academic expectations, use student growth data to inform instruction, and pursue professional growth through coaching, grade-level teamwork, and professional development. Teachers may also participate in committees and other professional activities, coach or moderate extracurricular activities, and perform related duties as required or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Clearances on all required background checks.
• Strong understanding of the foundations of literacy instruction and the standards of mathematical practice.
• Commitment to student learning, professional growth, and the school community.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching diverse learners and differentiating instruction.
• A track record of leading students to successfully achieve expectations.
• Experience working with children and communities in an urban setting.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with staff, parents, and students and contribute actively to the school community.
• Implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and support student learning in literacy and mathematics.
• Model character consistent with Catholic teachings and foster a positive classroom atmosphere and students’ moral formation.
• Set high behavioral and academic expectations for students.
• Measure and use student growth data to inform instruction.
• Apply learning from coaching, grade-level teamwork, and professional development to improve teaching practice.
• Contribute skills and interests to coaching or moderating extracurricular activities.
• Participate in committees and other professional activities and perform related duties as required or requested.

What This Job Offers

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