Long Term Sub Middle School Math Teacher and Advisor

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL•Philadelphia, PA

6d•$15,000 - $19,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Philadelphia School (TPS) is seeking a full-time, short term leave replacement (approximate dates December 14, 2026 - February 26, 2027) for our 8th Grade Math Teacher & Advisor. We are a Preschool - Grade 8 progressive, independent school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with an enrollment of approximately 440 students. Since our founding in 1972, The Philadelphia School has grown in size, complexity, and diversity. This growth has been rooted firmly in the progressive values with which our founders began: immersive learning, responsive pedagogy, and meaningful engagement with the world. The Philadelphia 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. We hire experienced educators who have excellent classroom management, interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a flexible approach to teaming. All our teachers build respectful and supportive relationships with their students, develop strong home/school partnerships with parents and caregivers, participate in schoolwide initiatives, and work closely with their supervisor to develop their craft. They are grounded in the practices of progressive education with a demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity and social justice as well as environmental education. All of our teachers bring a rich range of interests and expertise to their work. Our 8th Grade Math Teacher & Advisor plays an integral role on the 8th Grade Teaching Team. The successful candidate will be someone who is knowledgeable about best practices and current research as it relates to middle school mathematics instruction to ensure the best possible experience and outcomes for our wide range of learners. In addition, this candidate will be able to support 8th Grade Capstone experiences such as the Shakespeare Play and Middle School Intensives Classes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
2+ years lead teaching experience strongly preferred
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 middle school 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
Familiarity with various teaching programs such as Responsive Classroom and The Connected Mathematics Project
Passion for instilling in children a lifelong love of learning

Nice To Haves

master’s degree in a related field of study preferred

Responsibilities

Adapt and implement developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based math lessons aligned with progressive educational philosophy and current best practices.
Design and administer assessments (formal and informal) to track student progress and inform instruction.
Participate actively in faculty meetings, grade-level teams, and curriculum planning groups.
Partner with families to support students’ mathematical development through conferences and progress reports.
Participate in school-wide initiatives, including other duties as assigned