Middle School Math Teacher

Independence Mission Schools•Philadelphia, PA

18h

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. Perks of IMS: Teachers at IMS enjoy ongoing development through coaching, mentorship, and professional development and a benefits package that matches 403b contributions, provides low-cost healthcare, and guarantees paid sick time and personal time. St. Raymond of Penafort, an Independence Mission School, is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year! This teacher will begin during this current 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 (required)
Clearances on all required background checks (required)

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

Model outstanding character in accordance with Catholic teachings
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
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
Participate in committees and other professional activities
Perform related duties as required or requested