26-27 SY Teacher, Full-Time - Elementary 4-6

School District of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$55,771 - $97,852

About The Position

The School District of Philadelphia is hiring a full-time elementary teacher for grades 4–6 for the 2026–27 school year. This is a Philadelphia Federal Teacher Union (PFT)-represented position. The current salary range is $55,771 to $97,852, depending on education level and years of experience. The salary in the offer letter is a quote and is contingent on verification of educational credentials and prior employment experience; the salary is non-negotiable. The teacher plans and teaches subject-area courses according to the applicable scope and sequence, provides instruction in planned courses, and uses real-life applications and simulations to support students in analyzing and interpreting material. The role also involves teaching students to use tools, materials, processes, and technology—including relevant software—in lessons, and using formal and informal classroom and district assessments. The position requires a bachelor's degree and a valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate for the respective grade level, with subject-area endorsements, or eligibility for an emergency permit and the ability to continue meeting emergency-permit requirements until instructional certification can be issued.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate for the respective grade level, with endorsements in the respective subject area; or meet the requirements to obtain an emergency permit and consistently meet emergency-permit requirements until instructional certification can be issued.
Knowledge of grade-level education principles, practices, and methods; subject-specific expertise; and the contents, materials, methodologies, and practices used at the respective grade level.
Knowledge of critical-thinking methodologies, problem-solving techniques, child growth and development, state standards and performance levels, and authentic performance assessment principles.
Knowledge of applying technological innovations, including relevant software, to develop solutions to learning problems.
Ability to assess students’ needs and learning styles and design differentiated instruction.
Ability to use simulations and technological innovations in classroom instructional strategies.
Ability to facilitate inquiry-based learning and whole-class, small-group, and individual instruction driven by student needs.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, support staff, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

Assess students’ skill levels and align classroom goals and activities with established state and local standards.
Provide instruction in the respective subject area or areas.
Emphasize real-life applications and simulations in instruction.
Teach inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem-solving.
Provide technical expertise in the use of tools, materials, processes, and technology, including relevant software applications.
Provide learning experiences in which students demonstrate comprehension and use technological resources to develop solutions to problems.
Encourage students to use learned skills as tools for inquiry-based learning.
Create a classroom environment where students can access subject-related materials that address their needs and interests.
Collaborate with staff within and across disciplines to integrate subject-specific skills across the curriculum.
Keep abreast of developments and improvements in education that affect the instructional program.
Attend faculty meetings to discuss school problems and teaching methods.
Maintain classroom discipline.
Maintain attendance, grade, and other required records.