Math Specialist Preschool - Grade 3

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL • Philadelphia, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Philadelphia School (TPS) is seeking a full-time Math Specialist for Preschool - Grade 3. TPS is a Preschool to Grade 8 progressive, independent school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an enrollment of approximately 420 students. Since its founding in 1972, The Philadelphia School has grown in size, complexity, and diversity, rooted firmly in progressive values such as immersive learning, responsive pedagogy, and meaningful engagement with the world. The school seeks educators who possess a deep interest in progressive pedagogy, social justice, and place-based learning, and who demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth. They hire experienced educators with excellent classroom management and communication skills, and a flexible approach to teaming. All teachers build respectful relationships with students, develop strong home/school partnerships, participate in schoolwide initiatives, and work closely with their supervisor to develop their craft. Teachers are grounded in progressive education practices with a demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, social justice, and environmental education, bringing a rich range of interests and expertise to their work. The Learning Resources team at The Philadelphia School provides support in both academic and social-emotional contexts, including learning specialists and expert mental health professionals who help students, teachers, and parents navigate the teaching and learning process. They provide support in language arts, mathematics, and executive functioning skills to students and address a diversity of learning styles. The Math Specialist will work with small groups of students on foundational skills and push into classrooms to work alongside teachers and students. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about best practices and current research related to preschool through 3rd-grade mathematics to ensure the best possible experience and outcomes for a wide range of learners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years lead teaching experience required
• Flexible, collaborative educator with a deep interest in progressive education and a constructivist approach to teaching and learning mathematics
• Solid understanding of child development, including the social, emotional, and intellectual domains
• Ability and commitment to create a warm, nurturing, and supportive classroom for young children
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills at the team, student, and family levels; strong interpersonal skills, too
• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging as integral to the curriculum and community experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with integrating technology
• Passion for instilling in children a lifelong love of learning

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field of study preferred
• Familiarity with various teaching programs such as Responsive Classroom, Bridges in Mathematics, and/or The Connected Mathematics Project

Responsibilities

• Design, adapt, and implement developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based math curriculum aligned with progressive educational philosophy and current best practices.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate mathematical concepts across disciplines and ensure continuity and coherence across grade levels.
• Serve as a resource for faculty, supporting effective math instruction and differentiation strategies in the classroom.
• Co-teach or model lessons to support teacher growth and student engagement in mathematical thinking.
• Design and administer assessments (formal and informal) to track student progress and inform instruction.
• Identify students requiring additional support or enrichment and implement targeted small group or one-on-one instruction.
• Participate actively in faculty meetings, grade-level teams, and curriculum planning groups.
• Lead or facilitate professional development sessions focused on mathematics teaching and learning.
• Partner with families to support students’ mathematical development through conferences, progress reports, and occasional workshops or events.
• Engage in a range of activities for school-sponsored and individually-sought professional development, including a periodic process of growth-oriented feedback and evaluation.
• Participate in school-wide initiatives, including other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Additional compensation is generally provided for participation in auxiliary programming (summer camp instruction, extra-curricular club facilitation).
• The Philadelphia School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• Assistance or accommodation due to a disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees