8th Grade Language Arts Teacher & Shakespeare Advisor

Philadelphia School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Philadelphia School is seeking an 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher & Advisor for a short-term leave replacement in Philadelphia, PA. The role centers on literacy instruction and supports the annual Shakespeare production, within our progressive, inquiry-based learning community.

Teachers build respectful relationships with students and families and collaborate with colleagues to advance curriculum. We value deep interest in social justice, place-based learning, and effective use of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in a related field of study preferred
• 2+ years lead teaching experience strongly preferred
• Flexible, collaborative educator with a deep interest in progressive education
• 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
• Passion for instilling in children a lifelong love of reading, writing, and preferably, theater.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and implement developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based language arts lessons aligned with progressive educational philosophy and current best practices
• Support production of 8th Grade Shakespeare Play
• Participate actively in faculty meetings, grade-level teams, and curriculum planning groups
• Participate in school-wide initiatives, including other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Philadelphia School is seeking an 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher & Advisor for a short-term leave replacement in Philadelphia, PA. The role centers on literacy instruction and supports the annual Shakespeare production, within our progressive, inquiry-based learning community.

Teachers build respectful relationships with students and families and collaborate with colleagues to advance curriculum. We value deep interest in social justice, place-based learning, and effective use of