Independent School Teaching Fellow

William Penn Charter School • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Independent School Teaching Fellows Program of Greater Philadelphia is a multi-school collaborative offering a teaching fellowship role for emerging educators. This initiative seeks to increase the presence of and opportunities for underrepresented groups, particularly people of color, in schools. Emerging educators from underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the program has secured funding to offer this role as a one-year position, with the possibility of a 2nd year. The ISTF program follows a cohort model and provides Teaching Fellows with in-depth experiences with mentor teachers in lower, middle, and upper school classrooms, as well as the opportunity to work with diverse student populations. Fellows engage in weekly professional development sessions that are centered on best practices and salient topics in teaching and learning. Teaching Fellows will have the opportunity to work and train in a variety of independent school settings in the greater Philadelphia region. Teaching Fellows are paired with a mentor and placed with one of our school partners each semester. Our current school partners include: William Penn Charter School, Community Partnership School, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Friends’ Central School, and The Agnes Irwin School.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• Collaborates well with colleagues
• Able to adapt to a variety of school settings
• Genuine interest in working with students
• Dedicated to the creating an inclusive classroom community
• Willingness to apply feedback and embrace a growth-mindset

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children is preferred

Responsibilities

• Approach teaching and learning through an equity-informed and culturally responsive lens
• Fulfill duties of assistant teacher in an early childhood, lower school, middle or upper school classroom while working closely with a mentor teacher
• Punctuality and consistent attendance for full school days, typically 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., plus meetings and duties before or after school
• Actively participate in the school community through student activities
• Attend weekly professional development sessions on best practices and salient topics in education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level