Grade 2 Teacher (26-27 SY)

Independence Mission Schools•Philadelphia, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Independence Mission Schools (IMS) educate students of all faiths living throughout Philadelphia. Our inspiring new network of 14 schools blends the best of Catholic education with innovative teaching strategies designed to meet the unique learning needs of all students. St. Rose of Lima, an Independence Mission School, is seeking candidates for a Grade 2 Teacher position for the 2026-2027 School Year. The successful candidate will show a commitment to the school community by consistently going above and beyond, by intentionally building relationships with staff, parents and students and by dedicating himself or herself to mastering the craft of teaching. The candidate will be eager to learn about and implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that sets a high bar for student learning. The candidate should demonstrate a strong understanding of the foundations of literacy instruction and of the standards of mathematical practice. Teachers may also participate in committees and other professional activities and will perform related duties as required or requested. In addition, the successful candidate will: Model outstanding character in accordance with Catholic teachings, and exhibit these traits through a positive classroom atmosphere and a commitment to the moral formation of our students Set high behavioral and academic expectations for students and be skilled at measuring and using student growth data to inform instruction Be an enthusiastic learner, committed to his or her own growth as an educator, who applies skills learned through frequent coaching, grade level teamwork and professional development Actively participate in the school community by lending their skills and interests to coaching and moderating extracurricular activities

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Clearances on all required background checks
Commitment to the school community by consistently going above and beyond
Intentionally building relationships with staff, parents and students
Dedication to mastering the craft of teaching
Eagerness to learn about and implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
Strong understanding of the foundations of literacy instruction
Strong understanding of the standards of mathematical practice
Ability to model outstanding character in accordance with Catholic teachings
Ability to exhibit traits through a positive classroom atmosphere and a commitment to the moral formation of students
Skilled at measuring and using student growth data to inform instruction
Enthusiastic learner, committed to own growth as an educator

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

Implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
Set high behavioral and academic expectations for students
Measure and use student growth data to inform instruction
Apply skills learned through frequent coaching, grade level teamwork and professional development
Lend skills and interests to coaching and moderating extracurricular activities
Participate in committees and other professional activities
Perform related duties as required or requested