8th Grade Language Arts Teacher & Shakespeare Advisor

School-District-of-Philadelphi; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Philadelphia School is seeking a full-time, short-term leave replacement for our 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher & Advisor in Philadelphia, PA. This role supports the 8th grade language arts program and the annual Shakespeare production.

We value progressive pedagogy, social justice, and place-based learning, with collaboration across grade-level teams and strong home/school partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in a related field of study preferred.
• 2+ years lead teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of child development, including social, emotional, and intellectual domains.
• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging as integral to the curriculum and community experience.

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

Progressive education

Communication skills

DEI&B commitment

Tech integration

Literacy passion

Child development understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Philadelphia School is seeking a full-time, short-term leave replacement for our 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher & Advisor in Philadelphia, PA. This role supports the 8th grade language arts program and the annual Shakespeare production.

We value progressive pedagogy, social justice, and place-based learning, with collaboration across grade-level teams and strong home/school partnerships.