Grade 5 Teacher

Independence Mission Schools•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Raymond of Penafort, an Independence Mission School, is seeking candidates for a Grade 5 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

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

Teach Grade 5 curriculum.
Implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of literacy instruction and mathematical practice standards.
Participate in committees and other professional activities.
Perform related duties as required or requested.
Model outstanding character in accordance with Catholic teachings.
Exhibit traits through a positive classroom atmosphere and commitment to moral formation of students.
Set high behavioral and academic expectations for students.
Measure and use student growth data to inform instruction.
Apply skills learned through coaching, grade level teamwork, and professional development.
Actively participate in the school community.
Lend skills and interests to coaching and moderating extracurricular activities.