Middle School ELA Teacher (26-27 SY)
About The Position
Independence Mission Schools (IMS) is seeking a Middle School ELA Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year at St. Helena- Incarnation. IMS educates students of all faiths throughout Philadelphia, blending Catholic education with innovative teaching strategies. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the school community by building relationships with staff, parents, and students, and by mastering the craft of teaching. They should be eager to implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and possess a strong understanding of literacy instruction and mathematical practices. Teachers may also participate in committees and other professional activities. The candidate will model outstanding character, set high behavioral and academic expectations, and use student growth data to inform instruction. They should be an enthusiastic learner, committed to their own growth, and actively participate in the school community through coaching and extracurricular activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (required)
- Clearances on all required background checks (required)
- Commitment to the school community.
- 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.
- Ability to set high behavioral and academic expectations for students.
- Skilled at measuring and using student growth data to inform instruction.
- Enthusiastic learner, committed to his or her own growth as an educator.
- Ability to apply skills learned through frequent coaching, grade level teamwork and professional development.
- Ability to actively participate in the school community by lending their skills and interests to coaching and moderating extracurricular activities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching diverse learners and differentiating instruction (preferred)
- A track record of leading students to successfully achieve those expectations (preferred)
- Experience working with children and communities in an urban setting (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Teach Middle School ELA curriculum.
- Build relationships with staff, parents, and students.
- Implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of literacy instruction and mathematical practices.
- Participate in committees and other professional activities.
- Model outstanding character in accordance with Catholic teachings.
- Set high behavioral and academic expectations for students.
- Measure and use student growth data to inform instruction.
- Engage in continuous professional growth through coaching, teamwork, and development.
- Lend skills and interests to coaching and moderating extracurricular activities.
- Perform related duties as required or requested.
Benefits
- Ongoing development through coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
- Benefits package that matches 403b contributions.
- Low-cost healthcare.
- Paid sick time.
- Paid personal time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
